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Aramco Posts Drop in Annual Profit, Announces First Buyback
Saudi Aramco’s net income fell to $93.4 billion in 2025 due to lower crude prices and higher costs; it plans a $3 billion share buyback over 18 months, the first in its history.
- On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s Aramco reported a 12 per cent drop in annual profit and announced a repurchase of up to $3bn, its first-ever buyback over the next 18 months.
- Amid regional disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, Aramco reported a 12 per cent profit decline, with weaker crude and product prices reducing revenue and higher costs hurting profits.
- Aramco's net income was US$93.4-billion for 2025, below the US$95.6-billion consensus, while dividends declined to US$55 billion and impairments included a 14.6 billion riyal charge.
- The buyback restructures how Aramco returns cash, with CFO Ziad Al-Murshed telling analysts the repurchased shares will be sold back to employees, marking a shift from its dividend policy.
- Aramco guided 2026 capital expenditures at $50 billion to $55 billion, its gearing ratio fell to 3.8% end-2025, total hydrocarbon production rose to 12.9 million boepd, and global oil demand is expected at 107.3 million bpd.
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Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter, reported a net profit of nearly $93.4 billion last year, down 12.1 percent from a year earlier, the company said in its earnings report on Tuesday. The company will start buying back its own shares for the first time, but warned that if the Strait of Hormuz does not return to normal due to the conflict with Iran, it will have catastrophic consequences for the global oil market.
Saudi Aramco share price falls over 2% after a 12% drop in annual profit, announces $3 billion buyback plan
Saudi Aramco's shares fell over 2% after reporting a 12% decline in 2025 profit to $93.4 billion. The company announced a $3 billion share buyback plan while facing challenges from global supply issues and regional conflicts affecting oil markets.
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The Economic TimesGlobal Market Update | Saudi Aramco unveils $3 billion maiden buyback; annual profit falls 12%
Saudi Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, saw profits fall 12% due to lower crude prices. The company announced its first-ever share buyback of up to $3 billion over 18 months. This comes amid volatile global oil markets. Aramco's net income for 2025 was $93.4 billion. Total dividends paid for the year were $85.5 billion.
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