Shell (SHEL LN) Q1 2026 (USD): EPS 1.22 (exp. 1.06), Adj. EBITDA 17.7bln (exp. 15.1bln); announces a USD 3bln share buyback and a 5% quarterly dividend increase

Shell's Q1 results show a notable EPS beat and substantial EBITDA growth, indicating strong operational performance.

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Maersk (MAERSKB DC) Q1 2026 (USD): Revenue 12.97bln (prev. 13.32bln Y/Y), EBITDA 1.75bln (prev. 2.71bln Y/Y), PBT 292mln (prev. 1.43bln Y/Y); maintains FY outlook

Shell (SHEL LN) Q1 2026 (USD): EPS 1.22 (exp. 1.06), Adj. EBITDA 17.7bln (exp. 15.1bln); announces a USD 3bln share buyback and a 5% quarterly dividend increase

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German Factory Orders MoM (Mar) M/M 5.0% vs. Exp. 1.1% (Prev. 0.9%, Low. -1.5%, High. 5%)

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Other Metrics

  • Adj. Earnings 6.915bln (prev. 3.256bln Y/Y),
  • CFFO 6.062bln (prev. 9.438bln Y/Y)
  • Cash capex 4.202bln (prev. 6.015bln Y/Y)
  • Free cash flow 2.9bln (prev. 4.2bln Y/Y)
  • Net debt 52.6bln (prev. 45.7bln Y/Y).
  • Gearing 23%, dividend +5% to 0.3906
  • Capex guide USD 24-26bln FY.

Comments

  • Q2 2026 outlook reflects lower expected volumes and a weaker margin environment.
  • Q2 2026 production outlook reflects higher planned maintenance across the portfolio.
  • Q2 2026 production and liquefaction outlook reflects the impact of Middle East conflict including Qatar and higher planned maintenance across the portfolio.
Context

However, the forecast for Q2 2026 suggests lower volumes and a challenging margin environment, primarily due to increased maintenance and geopolitical factors, which may raise concerns about sustainability moving forward.

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