Core Insights - Shell reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with adjusted earnings of $5.6 billion, reflecting robust performance across various business segments [5][3][11] - The company completed the acquisition of Pavilion Energy, enhancing its LNG business, and divested from the Nigeria onshore and Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park, optimizing its portfolio [1][5][4] - Shell announced a $3.5 billion share buyback program for the next three months, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of buybacks of at least $3 billion [2][5][6] Financial Performance - Adjusted Earnings for Q1 2025 were $5.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA at $15.25 billion and cash flow from operations (CFFO) at $9.28 billion [3][5] - CFFO excluding working capital was $11.9 billion, with a working capital outflow of $2.7 billion [5][6] - The company maintained a resilient balance sheet with net debt of $41.5 billion and gearing of 19% [6][5] Segment Performance Integrated Gas - Adjusted earnings were $2.48 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.74 billion [3] - LNG sales volumes increased to 16.5 million tonnes in Q1 2025, up from 15.5 million tonnes in Q4 2024 [8] Upstream - Adjusted earnings were $2.34 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $7.39 billion [3] - Liquids production remained stable at 1,335 kboe/d, while gas production was slightly lower at 3,020 million scf/d [9] Marketing - Adjusted earnings were $0.9 billion, with marketing sales volumes at 2,674 kb/d [3][10] - Mobility sales volumes decreased to 1,964 kb/d, while lubricants sales increased to 87 kb/d [10] Chemicals & Products - Adjusted earnings were $0.45 billion, with refinery processing intake rising to 1,362 kb/d [3][14] - Global indicative refining margin improved to $6.2 per barrel [14] Renewables & Energy Solutions - Adjusted earnings were negative at $(0.042) billion, but external power sales remained stable at 76 TWh [3][15] - Renewables power generation capacity increased to 7.5 GW [15] Strategic Outlook - The company has a disciplined capital allocation strategy, with a cash capex outlook of $20-22 billion for 2025 [5] - Total shareholder distributions over the last four quarters accounted for 45% of CFFO, aligning with the target of 40-50% [5]

Core Insights - Shell plc reported a significant increase in income attributable to shareholders, reaching $4.78 billion in Q1 2025, compared to $928 million in Q4 2024 and $7.36 billion in Q1 2024, reflecting a 415% increase from the previous quarter [1] - Adjusted Earnings for Q1 2025 were $5.58 billion, a 52% increase from $3.66 billion in Q4 2024, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to $15.25 billion, a 7% increase from $14.28 billion in the previous quarter [1] - Cash flow from operating activities decreased by 29% to $9.28 billion compared to $13.16 billion in Q4 2024, primarily due to tax payments and working capital outflows [1][4] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $70.15 billion, an increase from $66.81 billion in Q4 2024 [71] - The company reported a basic earnings per share of $0.79, up from $0.15 in Q4 2024 [1] - Total debt at the end of Q1 2025 was $76.51 billion, with net debt increasing to $41.52 billion from $38.81 billion in Q4 2024, resulting in a gearing ratio of 18.7% [1][6] Segment Analysis Integrated Gas - Income for the Integrated Gas segment was $2.79 billion, up 60% from $1.74 billion in Q4 2024, driven by lower exploration well write-offs and higher product margins [18][21] - Adjusted Earnings for this segment increased to $2.48 billion, a 15% rise from $2.17 billion in the previous quarter [18] Upstream - The Upstream segment reported income of $2.08 billion, a 102% increase from $1.03 billion in Q4 2024, attributed to lower exploration well write-offs and favorable tax movements [27][29] - Adjusted Earnings rose to $2.34 billion, a 39% increase from $1.68 billion in Q4 2024 [27] Marketing - The Marketing segment's income was $814 million, a significant increase from $103 million in Q4 2024, driven by lower operating expenses and higher marketing margins [34][37] - Adjusted Earnings for this segment were $900 million, reflecting a 7% increase from $839 million in the previous quarter [34] Chemicals and Products - The Chemicals and Products segment reported a loss of $77 million, an improvement from a loss of $276 million in Q4 2024, driven by higher product margins [42][44] - Adjusted Earnings for this segment were $449 million, a substantial increase from a loss of $229 million in the previous quarter [42] Renewables and Energy Solutions - The Renewables and Energy Solutions segment reported a loss of $247 million, an improvement from a loss of $1.23 billion in Q4 2024, primarily due to higher trading and optimization margins [50][55] - Adjusted Earnings were negative at $42 million, compared to a loss of $311 million in the previous quarter [50] Shareholder Distributions - Total shareholder distributions in Q1 2025 amounted to $5.5 billion, including $3.3 billion in share repurchases and $2.2 billion in cash dividends [7] - The dividend declared for Q1 2025 was $0.3580 per share, consistent with the previous quarter [1][7] Outlook - For the full year 2025, Shell expects cash capital expenditure to be between $20 billion and $22 billion [64] - Integrated Gas production is projected to be approximately 890 - 950 thousand boe/d, while Upstream production is expected to be around 1,560 - 1,760 thousand boe/d [65][66]

Shell plc (SHEL) is set to release first-quarter results on May 2. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is earnings of $1.59 per share on revenues of $79.9 billion.Let’s delve into the factors that might have influenced the integrated energy behemoth’s results in the March quarter. But it’s worth taking a look at SHEL’s previous-quarter performance first.Highlights of Q4 Earnings & Surprise HistoryIn the last reported quarter, Europe’s largest oil company missed the consensus ...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) , the U.S. supermajor, is poised to surpass European rivals Shell plc (SHEL) and BP plc (BP) in low-carbon energy investments, marking a shift in the clean energy race among Big Oil players. This pivot highlights ExxonMobil’s growing focus on reducing third-party emissions and diversifying into new energy technologies, particularly carbon capture, hydrogen and lithium.XOM Targets $30 Billion in Low-Emission ProjectsExxonMobil's December 2024 announcement to pursue up to $30 bil ...

Shell plc (SHEL) has planned to complete a marine survey at the Dragon offshore gas field ahead of its May deadline to wind down energy projects in Venezuela.The survey will be conducted by the Colombia-flagged vessel Dona Jose II, which will gather some essential data for Shell and Trinidad National Gas Company (NGC). The survey will help Shell pinpoint future drilling sites and finalize the design of the pipeline that will be used to transport the gas to Trinidad. The company is going ahead with this surv ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chestnut Market today announced it has deployed Mashgin's AI-powered checkout system at its 203 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT location. This marks the first Shell-branded store to roll out Mashgin's technology, which seamlessly integrates with Shell's payment network through the Invenco EDGEPro device. This technological advancement represents a significant step forward in modernizing the convenience store experience. Chestnut Market recently won a Store De ...

Shell plc’s (SHEL) affiliate, Shell Exploration and Production, has inked a contract with the Bulgarian energy ministry for oil and gas exploration offshore Block 1-26 of the Khan Tervel field, in the country's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The agreement was followed by a competitive bidding process that took place in June. The block, spanning an impressive 4,032 square kilometers, offers robust potential for oil and gas exploration.An Insight Into the Competitive Bidding Process Won by SHELOn J ...

The most recent trading session ended with Shell (SHEL) standing at $62.78, reflecting a +0.38% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.17% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.39%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.05%.The oil and gas company's shares have seen a decrease of 10.79% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 10.33% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.94%.Market participants will be closely following the finan ...

Investing and choosing the right plays in European Big Oil isn't always cut and dry. The supermajors all have vastly different business profiles with different gives and takes, but as the recent market rout hasAre you an investor looking for quality research within the oil and gas industry? Energy Investing Authority is the source. While commodity prices are up and so too are shareholder dividends, it can be easy to chase yield and buy the wrong firms. Income investors cannot afford those mistakes.Deep-dive ...

The Trump Administration has escalated its crackdown on Venezuela’s oil and gas industry, revoking key licenses for international energy majors, including Shell plc (SHEL) , BP plc (BP) and Chevron Corporation (CVX) . These licenses had previously allowed operations in offshore Venezuelan gas fields and the export of resources to neighboring Trinidad and Tobago.The move affects two major gas projects — Shell’s involvement in the Dragon gas field and BP’s role in the Cocuina-Manakin project. Both projects we ...