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10 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC · 3h ago
Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?
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10 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC · 3h ago
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The five global oil supermajors generated $48 billion in profit and nearly $90 billion in cash flow during the second quarter. — Extreme profitability and record cash generation provide a massive fundamental cushion and potential for shareholder returns.
+0.60Political pressure is mounting for windfall taxes on oil profits, with Portugal already approving a tax for 2026 and US President Trump criticizing majors for 'too much money'. — Direct threats to bottom-line earnings through taxation create significant regulatory risk and downward pressure on valuations.
-0.50Supermajors are prioritizing debt reduction and stockpiling cash reserves over increasing dividends, buybacks, or drilling investments. — A lack of immediate shareholder reward (dividends/buybacks) from a cash windfall is generally viewed negatively by equity investors.
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Oil majors are maintaining tight control over capital expenditure (capex) for new oil and gas fields due to sustainability concerns and political pressure. — Cautious investment in future production suggests a lack of confidence in long-term price stability or a strategic pivot away from hydrocarbons.
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Strong financial results from high fossil fuel prices and a focused strategy on reliability and debt reduction.
Reported strong results driven by commodity price tailwinds and is actively pursuing acquisitions.
Benefited from a massive profit windfall and cash generation, despite facing political pressure over high prices.
Part of the supermajor group that generated a whopping $48 billion profit in the second quarter.
Reported blockbuster Q2 profits and cash generation, though facing political criticism from Donald Trump.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as U.S. oil majors and part of the five supermajors competing in the same market.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
[mutual] Both are identified as supermajors in the global oil and gas industry.
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