Core Laboratories - CLB Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Reduce
  • Consensus Price Target: $18.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 8.89%
  • Number of Analysts: 4
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$16.99
▲ +0.3 (1.80%)

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Analyst Price Target for CLB

Analyst Price Target is $18.50
▲ +8.89% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 4 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Core Laboratories in the last 3 months. The average price target is $18.50, with a high forecast of $21.00 and a low forecast of $16.00. The average price target represents a 8.89% upside from the last price of $16.99.

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Current Consensus is Reduce

The current consensus among 4 investment analysts is to reduce stock in Core Laboratories. This Reduce consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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10/27/2022
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1/25/2023
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4/25/2023
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7/24/2023
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10/22/2023
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1/20/2024
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3/20/2024
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4/19/2024

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/15/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$17.00 ➝ $16.00Low
2/5/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$21.00 ➝ $17.00Low
1/29/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$23.00 ➝ $21.00Low
9/18/2023CitigroupLower TargetSell ➝ Sell$21.00 ➝ $20.00Low
7/31/2023Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$19.00 ➝ $21.00Low
6/30/2023CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$22.00 ➝ $21.00Low
5/1/2023Piper SandlerBoost Target$18.00 ➝ $19.00Low
4/28/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $25.00Low
4/18/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$21.50Low
2/7/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$21.00 ➝ $26.00Low
1/9/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralLow
10/6/2022CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$24.00 ➝ $17.00Low
9/26/2022Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$20.00Low
8/1/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$22.00 ➝ $20.00Low
7/26/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$26.00 ➝ $20.00Low
7/13/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$32.00 ➝ $22.00Low
4/18/2022Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$19.50 ➝ $21.30Low
4/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$30.00 ➝ $35.00High
1/18/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$32.00 ➝ $30.00High
12/7/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$34.00 ➝ $32.00Medium
10/18/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$36.00 ➝ $32.00High
10/11/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$37.00 ➝ $34.00Medium
8/20/2021Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $17.50High
8/3/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $37.00Low
7/9/2021Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00Low
6/14/2021CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$30.00 ➝ $36.00Medium
4/23/2021CitigroupLower Target$300.00 ➝ $36.00Low
3/25/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$33.00 ➝ $38.00High
1/11/2021Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market PerformMedium
12/18/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$17.00 ➝ $18.00High
12/15/2020Smith Barney CitigroupBoost Target$16.00 ➝ $30.00Low
11/11/2020CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$26.00 ➝ $20.00Low
11/10/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightHigh
10/26/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$24.00 ➝ $25.00Medium
10/23/2020Smith Barney CitigroupLower Target$21.00 ➝ $16.00Medium
10/13/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralHigh
9/29/2020ABN AmroUpgradeSell ➝ HoldLow
7/27/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$15.00 ➝ $16.00Medium
7/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$15.00 ➝ $22.00Low
7/16/2020ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform$19.00High
7/8/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$18.00 ➝ $24.00Low
5/19/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$12.00 ➝ $18.00High
4/27/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuyLow
4/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$14.00 ➝ $15.00Medium
4/19/2020ScotiabankLower Target$40.00 ➝ $13.00Medium
4/12/2020ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$40.00 ➝ $13.00Low
4/7/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$16.50 ➝ $7.50Low
3/18/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$17.00 ➝ $14.00High
3/17/2020Evercore ISIDowngradeHoldHigh
3/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $16.00High
3/16/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$45.00 ➝ $12.00High
3/13/2020CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$40.00 ➝ $11.00High
3/10/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $17.00High
3/9/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ UnderperformHigh
1/31/2020CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$39.00 ➝ $36.00High
1/30/2020Johnson RiceInitiated CoverageBuyHigh
1/14/2020Bernstein BankInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$38.80Medium
1/13/2020Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$38.00 ➝ $38.80Medium
1/2/2020Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$50.00 ➝ $40.00Low
12/31/2019CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$42.00 ➝ $39.00High
12/31/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $47.00High
12/10/2019CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $46.00High
10/25/2019Bank of AmericaSet TargetBuy$48.00Low
10/18/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$51.00 ➝ $44.00High
10/17/2019ABN AmroDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
10/7/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$65.00 ➝ $55.00Medium
9/11/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$54.00 ➝ $51.00High
7/12/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $70.00Low
7/10/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$63.00High
6/26/2019Royal Bank of CanadaSet TargetBuy$77.00Medium
6/26/2019Piper Sandler CompaniesSet TargetHold$52.00Medium
4/26/2019Stifel NicolausSet TargetBuy$75.00Low
(Data available from 4/19/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.59 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 8 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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9/22/2023
  • 6 very positive mentions
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10/22/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
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11/21/2023
  • 6 very positive mentions
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12/21/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
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1/20/2024
  • 10 very positive mentions
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  • 7 negative mentions
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2/19/2024
  • 8 very positive mentions
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3/20/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
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  • 0 very negative mentions
4/19/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 5 very positive mentions
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  • 0 very negative mentions
Core Laboratories logo
Core Laboratories Inc. provides reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry in the United States, and internationally. It operates through Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement segments. The Reservoir Description segment includes the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock and reservoir fluid samples to enhance production and improve recovery of crude oil and gas from its clients' reservoirs. It offers laboratory-based analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and oil delivered products; and proprietary and joint industry studies, as well as services that support carbon capture, utilization and storage, geothermal projects, and the evaluation and appraisal of mining activities. The Production Enhancement segment provides services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, production, and well abandonment. It offers integrated diagnostic services to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to improve the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1936 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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Today's Range

Now: $16.99
Low: $16.87
High: $17.53

50 Day Range

MA: $16.05
Low: $14.11
High: $17.89

52 Week Range

Now: $16.99
Low: $13.82
High: $27.94

Volume

434,716 shs

Average Volume

342,146 shs

Market Capitalization

$796.15 million

P/E Ratio

19.76

Dividend Yield

0.24%

Beta

2.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Core Laboratories?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Core Laboratories in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Citigroup Inc., Piper Sandler, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, and TheStreet.
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What is the current price target for Core Laboratories?

4 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Core Laboratories in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $18.50, suggesting a possible upside of 8.9%. Piper Sandler has the highest price target set, predicting CLB will reach $21.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $16.00 for Core Laboratories in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Core Laboratories?

Core Laboratories currently has 2 sell ratings and 2 hold ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
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How do I contact Core Laboratories' investor relations team?

Core Laboratories' physical mailing address is STRAWINSKYLAAN 913 TOWER A LEVEL 9, AMSTERDAM P7, 1077 XX. The oil and gas company's listed phone number is (713) 328-2673 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Core Laboratories is www.corelab.com. Learn More about contacing Core Laboratories investor relations.