Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) beats the adjusted EPS consensus of approx. USD 2.94 per share in its Q2-2026 results (30 July 2026)
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Published on 20. July 2026
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Predicted for 30. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Shell reported Q1 2026 adjusted earnings of USD 6.9B. Brent rose to approx. USD 88–90/barrel in Q2 (as of 20 July 2026) driven by Iran/Hormuz tensions – well above the Q1 average. Higher crude prices directly improve Shell's upstream margins. Beat rate over past 8 quarters: 6/8. Risk: European refining margin pressure, higher cash taxes. No direct Polymarket contract found.
Data basis for this prediction
- Shell Q1 2026: bereinigter Gewinn 6,9 Mrd. USD (Shell Pressemitteilung, April 2026)
- Brent Rohöl: ca. 88,10–90,40 USD/Barrel, 17.–20. Juli 2026 (Trading Economics / EIA)
- Shell Q2 2026 Konsens bereinigter EPS: ca. 2,94 USD (MarketBeat / Nasdaq.com, Stand 20.7.2026)
- Shell Q2 2026 Ergebnistermin: 30. Juli 2026 (Shell IR-Kalender)
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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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