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Shell posts $9.8 billion adjusted profit for the second quarter of 2026
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Shell reported an adjusted profit of $9.8 billion (€8.6 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, according to Handelsblatt. The result rose 42% from the previous quarter and exceeded analysts’ expectations despite production disruptions in the Middle East. Higher oil and gas prices linked to the war in Iran supported earnings. Gas operations, hydrocarbon production and the chemicals business were the main contributors to the improvement. Shell also announced a new share buyback programme worth at least $3 billion.
- Adjusted profit reached $9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
- The result increased by 42% from the previous quarter.
- Higher oil and gas prices linked to the war in Iran supported earnings.
- Shell announced a share buyback programme of at least $3 billion.
What we know
Shell posted an adjusted profit excluding exceptional items of $9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to Handelsblatt.
The result was equivalent to €8.6 billion and was achieved despite production disruptions in the Middle East.
Adjusted profit rose 42% from the previous quarter and exceeded analysts’ expectations.
What drove the increase
Higher oil and gas prices linked to the war in Iran supported Shell’s earnings.
Gas operations and hydrocarbon production were among the main contributors to the improvement in results.
The chemicals business was also one of the main drivers of the increase.
Share buyback
Shell announced a new share buyback programme worth at least $3 billion.
Key figures
$9.8 billion
Adjusted profit in the second quarter of 2026
42%
Increase from the previous quarter
At least $3 billion
New share buyback programme
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