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Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/ (CLB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. On August 19, 2026, Kwaku Temeng verbally notified the Board of Directors of Core Laboratories Inc. (the “Company”) of his i

Bruno Lawrence (Chairman and CEO) purchased 5,000 shares of Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/ (CLB) at $10.78 on 2026-07-31.

Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $124.6 million, down 4.3% year on year, missing analysts’ sales expectations. Non-GAAP profit was $0.11 per share, 26.9% above consensus. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.1% and free cash flow was $3.12 million (2.5% margin). The stock fell 4.2% to $9.45 after the release.

Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $124.6M, up 2% sequentially but down 4% year over year. Operating income was $9.2M, or $9.4M ex-items. GAAP EPS was $0.13, EPS ex-items $0.11. Free cash flow was $3.1M. The company repurchased 214,712 shares for $2.7M and announced a Q3 dividend.

Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/ (CLB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CORE LAB REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS: • REVENUE OF $124.6 MILLION, UP 2% SEQUENTIALLY AND DOWN 4% YEAR-OVER-YEAR • OPERATING INCOME OF $9.2 MILLION; EX-ITEMS, $9.4 MILLION, UP 42% SEQUENTIALLY AND DOWN 36% YEAR-OVER-YEAR • GAAP EARNINGS

Core Laboratories (CLB), Excelerate Energy (EE), and Black Stone Minerals (BSM) fell in afternoon trading as WTI crude dropped 2.2% to about $71.88 and Brent slipped below $77. The article links the pullback to profit-taking after U.S. reports of secondary strikes on Iran and Trump saying the ceasefire is over, while tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly continued.

After President Trump said an Iran ceasefire is over and threatened new strikes, oil prices rose and the energy complex gained. Oilfield services stocks moved higher, including Core Laboratories (+3.6%), Liberty Energy (+4.1%), and Valaris (+3.2%). The article notes WTI near $70 and Brent near $74 and highlights Liberty Energy’s volatility and YTD gain.

Core Laboratories and Helmerich & Payne shares rose in the afternoon after the U.S. launched self-defense strikes on Iran, with Trump warning Iran would “have to pay the price.” The EIA reported a 7.2 million-barrel weekly crude draw (7th straight) and lower Cushing stocks. Oilfield services firms benefit as upstream drilling/completions increase.

Core Laboratories Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026, where investors re-elected two Class I directors, Harvey Klingensmith and Curtis Anastasio, to terms running until 2029. Shareholders also ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accountant for 2026 and supported the company's executive compensation philosophy. This indicates broad support for Core Laboratories' governance and leadership structure, despite an AI analyst's "Neutral" rating on the stock due to weak technicals but partially offset by improved leverage and solid margins.

This article analyzes the energy sector, which has seen significant gains recently, and recommends one stock to buy while advising against two others. ConocoPhillips (COP) is identified as a strong buy due to its market-beating returns, increasing market share, strong revenue growth, and free cash flow margin. Conversely, SLB (SLB) and Core Laboratories (CLB) are noted as stocks to sell due to high extraction costs, low gross margins, slower revenue growth, and unfavorable valuations.