Halliburton beat Wall Street estimates for first‑quarter profit, as steady demand in Latin America and Europe helped offset a slowdown in the Middle East. The company's international segment grew to $3.3 billion, driven by a 22% jump in Latin America and an 11% rise in Europe and Africa, while total revenue slipped to $5.4 billion as Middle East revenue fell 12.7% to $1.32 billion. North American revenue declined 4.5% to $2.14 billion, and the firm posted an adjusted profit of 55 cents per share versus analysts' 50 cents expectation. Halliburton said the Middle East conflict had an impact of roughly 2 to 3 cents on earnings, while rival SLB has flagged a 6-9 cent-per-share earnings hit. Analysts noted that the slowdown in the Middle East was largely due to reduced drilling activity amid geopolitical tensions, but the company remains optimistic about demand recovery in its key markets. Looking ahead, Halliburton expects continued resilience in Latin America and Europe, with potential upside as oil prices stabilize and production ramps up.