The facts
AP reported net profit of $36.3 billion, up 35% from $26.9 billion in the year-earlier quarter; it attributed the increase to higher oil prices and the sale of the PRefChem stake. [2]
Aramco reported adjusted net income of $31.2 billion versus $28.6 billion in Q3 2025, operating cash flow of $38.7 billion and free cash flow of $28.2 billion. [1]
Aramco’s board declared a Q3 base dividend of $21.9 billion, up 3.5% year over year, payable in the fourth quarter, the company said. [1]
Still unconfirmed
- The market’s share-price response was not checked and is not asserted.
- The net-profit figure includes the PRefChem stake sale; adjusted net income excludes it. The two measures are not interchangeable.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 3 Nov 2026, 11:42 UTC.
Aramco’s release establishes its adjusted result, cash flows and dividend. AP independently reports the net-profit figure and comparison, explaining that the stake sale and higher oil prices contributed. The article distinguishes reported net profit from adjusted income and does not infer a share-price response.
- Aramco announces third quarter 2026 results
Saudi Aramco · Primary source · 3 Nov 2026
Opened the company results release. It reports adjusted net income, cash flows, gearing and the base dividend; it is the primary source for those company-reported figures.
- Higher oil prices boost Saudi Aramco profits despite disruption from attacks
The Associated Press · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Opened AP’s independent report on the 35% net-profit increase, prior-year comparison and effect of higher crude prices and the PRefChem stake sale.