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Shell's Profits Drop 16%, Yet Dividends Rise

1/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Shell's 2024 profits fell 16% to $23.7 billion, impacted by lower oil prices and demand.
The company raised its dividend by 4% and initiated a $3.5 billion share buyback.
Shell realized $3 billion in cost savings while sustaining a robust cash flow of $40 billion.
CEO Wael Sawan highlighted a commitment to profitable sectors and strategic cost management.

History

Historical Context

Shell's 2024 profits fell 16% due to lower oil prices and demand, echoing the oil price collapse of the early 1980s. Back then, high costs and slumping prices led to industry-wide failures. Shell's strategic cost management today reflects lessons learned from past crises, emphasizing resilience in volatile markets.

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Story summary

Shell's 2024 profits fell 16% to $23.7 billion, impacted by lower oil prices and demand.
The company raised its dividend by 4% and initiated a $3.5 billion share buyback.
Shell realized $3 billion in cost savings while sustaining a robust cash flow of $40 billion.
CEO Wael Sawan highlighted a commitment to profitable sectors and strategic cost management.

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