The facts

  1. Adjusted earnings rose from US$9.836 billion in the second quarter. Reuters reported that the result exceeded a company-provided analyst poll of US$10.33 billion. [1][2]

  2. Reported income attributable to shareholders was US$12.1 billion, a different accounting measure from adjusted earnings. [1]

  3. Cash flow from operating activities was US$21.043 billion, while capital expenditure was US$7.922 billion. [1]

  4. The buyback compares with US$3 billion in the preceding programme. Shell maintained full-year cash capital expenditure guidance of US$23–25 billion. [1][2]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC.

  1. Third-quarter 2026 results: quarterly press release

    Shell · Primary source · 29 Oct 2026

    Opening results tables checked directly; adjusted and reported earnings are distinct.

  2. Shell beats expectations with US$10.8 billion profit, hikes buybacks

    Reuters, republished by Global Banking & Finance Review · Reporting · 29 Oct 2026

    Original Reuters body by Shadia Nasralla and Stephanie Kelly checked. The host's generated FAQs and commercial material are not used.

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