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Shell's Profit Soars on Iran War Oil Boom, Buyback Cut

economy-finance · 2026-05-07

Shell's adjusted earnings surged to $6.9 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, driven by higher oil prices amid the Iran war. However, the company reduced its share buyback program from $3.5 billion to $3 billion.

Key facts

  • Adjusted earnings hit $6.9 billion
  • Earnings exceeded analyst expectations
  • Buyback reduced from $3.5 billion to $3 billion
  • Profit surge linked to Iran war oil price boom

Entities

Institutions

  • Shell

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