Shell Maintains $3.5 Billion Buyback Amid Weaker Earnings, Looks to Venezuela for Investment Opportunities
ByAinvest
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 2:59 pm ET1min read
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Shell maintains $3.5 billion quarterly buyback despite lower oil prices impacting earnings. Energy companies face pressure on returns due to stunted growth in oil demand and high supply. Shell's stronger balance sheet relative to peers makes its shareholder returns more resilient. This is the company's 17th consecutive quarter buying back at least $3 billion in shares.
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