Shell Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Increases Dividend, and Launches New $3.0 Billion Share Buyback Program

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Shell plc reported strong Q1 2026 financial results, including a significant increase in Adjusted Earnings and EBITDA, an increased dividend, and the launch of a new $3.0 billion share buyback program.

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• Strong Q1 Financial Performance

  Adjusted Earnings for Q1 2026 significantly increased to $6.915 billion from $3.256 billion in Q4 2025, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $17.741 billion from $12.799 billion.

• New $3.0 Billion Share Buyback Program Announced

  Shell completed its $3.5 billion share buyback program and immediately announced a new $3.0 billion program, expected to be completed by the Q2 2026 results announcement.

• Increased Quarterly Dividend

  The company declared a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.3906 per share, an increase from $0.3720 per share in Q4 2025.

• Strategic Divestment of Jiffy Lube International

  Shell entered an agreement in March 2026 to sell Jiffy Lube International for $1.3 billion, a move to streamline its portfolio.

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Shell plc delivered robust first-quarter results, significantly exceeding prior quarter performance in Adjusted Earnings and EBITDA. The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its quarterly dividend and announcing a new $3.0 billion share buyback program, following the completion of a previous $3.5 billion program. While net debt and gearing increased, the strong operational cash flow and strategic divestment of Jiffy Lube International for $1.3 billion provide financial flexibility. Investors should note the cautious Q2 outlook, which anticipates impacts from the Middle East conflict and planned maintenance, but the overall financial strength and capital allocation strategy present a positive signal.