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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.

Shell's Q3 2026 earnings beat expectations, backed by strong cash flow, a $5 billion buyback and LNG expansion, even as Middle East disruptions pose challenges.

Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) received higher price targets of 4,100p from RBC and UBS, although the brokers retained their respective 'sector perform' and 'neutral' ratings.

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

Shell's Q3 earnings more than doubled and beat estimates as record refining margins and higher gas and LNG prices lifted profits, with a new $5B buyback.

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.