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Oil traders are bracing for a wild ride as Brent circles $120 and European governments release millions of barrels from reserves to cool fuel costs. That kind of energy price shock can punish fragile balance sheets.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of about $10.8 billion and cash flow from operations of $21 billion, citing strong operational performance, trading capabilities and a diversified portfolio amid volatile commodity markets.

Shell has ridden a powerful wave in energy markets, yet with the stock up 191.4% over the past 5 years, the key issue for you now is whether that price is still grounded in the cash it can generate.

CEO Sawan discusses $10.8B earnings, $5B buyback, and ARC Resources acquisition.

Adjusted earnings nearly doubled to $10.8bn as record refining margins and elevated commodity prices lifted the energy major's quarterly performance.

Shell just launched a fresh $5 billion buyback, but for income investors, buybacks are beside the point. The real question is which European oil giant offers the safest dividend, the most room to grow it, and the yield worth waiting for.

Shell and TotalEnergies reported record results from refining, but there are pressures mounting. What oil prices and operational costs are doing to margins.

Shell’s profit jumped to $10.8 billion, but record refining margins did all the work while every other segment combined stayed about flat.

Shell reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$95.32b and net income of US$12.06b, with adjusted earnings of US$10.8b helped by record refining margins, higher LNG and gas prices, and a US$5b share buyback alongside a higher interim dividend.

Shell (LSE:SHEL) just posted its second highest quarterly profit ever. The third quarter 2026 results were supported by record refining margins, strong chemicals and products earnings, and higher shareholder returns through buybacks and a raised dividend.

Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) beat third-quarter earnings forecasts and increased its buyback to $5 billion, while Jefferies retained its 'buy' rating and £45.00 price target.

Shell's third-quarter adjusted earnings nearly doubled to $10.8 billion as record refining margins and higher LNG prices boosted profits amid global energy supply disruptions.