EnergyReader · 2026-08-05 07:03

Aramco's $33.4 Billion Q2 Profit Beats Estimates but Free Cash Flow Falls Short of Dividend

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 5, 2026

Saudi Aramco reported adjusted net income of $33.4 billion for the second quarter on Tuesday (2026-08-04), a 33% rise from $25.2 billion a year earlier, beating the Bloomberg analyst consensus of $31.1 billion. The result was driven by a war-driven surge in crude prices and the company's ability to maintain exports through a pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, which remains disrupted by the Iran conflict.

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