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Shell plc (LON: SHEL) reports Q2 2026 adjusted earnings exceeding $5.0 billion (July 30, 2026) — confirmed by Shell press release

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 25. July 2026 · Predicted for 30. July 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle

Probability

67%

Shell's Q1 2026 adjusted earnings were $6.9B. Q2 results are due July 30. Q2 revenue beat analyst expectations despite a sequential profit decline (higher costs, lower production). Crucially, Brent crude stood at $98.38/barrel on July 24 (+43.75% YoY), driven by the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions active since before April 8. A sequential decline of up to 28% vs Q1 would still leave earnings at the $5.0B threshold. Elevated Brent throughout Q2 strongly supports upstream and LNG segment earnings.

Data basis for this prediction

Shell Q1 2026 adjusted earnings $6.9B (Shell Q1 press release)
Brent crude $98.38/barrel, +43.75% YoY (Fortune.com, 24.07.2026)
Shell Q2 2026: Revenue beats, profit declines sequentially (Benzinga, Juli 2026)
Shell Q2 2026 results date: July 30 (MarketBeat)

Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.

Verdict: Hit

Shell plc meldete am 30. Juli 2026 einen bereinigten Q2-Gewinn von 9,836 Mrd. USD – weit über der Schwelle von 5,0 Mrd. USD. Der Gewinn war mehr als doppelt so hoch wie im Vorjahreszeitraum (4,26 Mrd. USD) und übertraf auch Analystenerwartungen von ca. 8,79 Mrd. USD deutlich. Haupttreiber war der starke Ölpreisanstieg durch den Nahost-Krieg (Brent >98 USD/Barrel), record Upstream-Produktion in Brasilien sowie Rekordauslastung der Raffinerien (102 %). Quelle: Shell Q2 2026 Press Release via GlobeNewswire (30.07.2026) und StockTitan SEC Filing (Form 6-K).

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