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Global oil industry third-quarter profit projections

Overview

Major global oil companies are anticipating significant earnings growth for the third quarter of 2026. This surge is attributed to high Brent crude oil prices, which have remained above $100 per barrel, and supply constraints in the Middle East.

Individual company projections indicate robust results across the sector. ExxonMobil is expected to lead with a projected profit of $16.2 billion, followed by Shell at $10 billion, Chevron at $9.3 billion, TotalEnergies at $8.4 billion, and BP at $5.6 billion. Analysts note that despite these substantial gains, companies appear unlikely to engage in the aggressive spending patterns seen during previous boom cycles.

Entities

Chevron · Shell · Mike Wirth · BP · Venezuela

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Major oil companies project record third-quarter profits

    Oil supermajors including ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron are projected to report record third-quarter profits amid high oil prices and Middle East supply tensions.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chevron shares hit record highs amid projected earnings surge

    Chevron shares have hit record highs ahead of a Q3 2026 earnings report, with Wall Street forecasting a 155% surge in profits driven by high oil prices and the Hess acquisition.

Sources

coinpaper.com · europesays.com · theascent.com