Shell Global(US:SHEL)2025-10-30 14:30Financial Performance - Shell's Adjusted Earnings were $5.4 billion in Q3 2025[9], compared to $4.3 billion in Q2 2025[11] - Cash flow from operations (CFFO) reached $12.2 billion in Q3 2025[9], up from $11.9 billion in Q2 2025[11] - Free cash flow was $10.0 billion in Q3 2025, a significant increase from $6.5 billion in Q2 2025[11] - The company distributed 48% of CFFO to shareholders over the last 12 months[9] Shareholder Returns - The dividend per share was $0.358[9] - A new buyback program of $3.5 billion was announced[9], continuing a trend of buybacks ≥$3 billion for the 16th consecutive quarter[9] - Total shareholder distributions in Q3 2025 amounted to $5.7 billion, including $2.1 billion in cash dividends and $3.6 billion in share repurchases[9, 10] Business Segments - Integrated Gas Adjusted Earnings were $2.1 billion in Q3 2025, compared to $1.7 billion in Q2 2025[12] - Upstream Adjusted Earnings were $1.8 billion in Q3 2025, consistent with $1.7 billion in Q2 2025[12] - Marketing Adjusted Earnings were $1.3 billion in Q3 2025, up from $1.2 billion in Q2 2025[12] - Chemicals & Products Adjusted Earnings increased to $0.6 billion in Q3 2025 from $0.1 billion in Q2 2025[12] Strategic Outlook - The company aims for >10% per annum nFCF per share growth through 2030[30] - Shell plans to distribute 40–50% of CFFO to shareholders through the cycle[30] - The company targets $5–7 billion in structural cost reductions by the end of 2028, cumulative from 2022 levels[30] - Cash Capital Expenditure is projected to be $20–22 billion per annum from 2025–2028[30]