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CommoditiesMediumUpdated•Originally published 10 March 2026•Updated 10 March 2026•
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Aramco Launches First-Ever Share Buyback Amid 12th Consecutive Quarterly Profit Decline

Key Facts

1Aramco hiked its dividend by 3.5% despite a decline in annual net profit.
2The company launched a $3 billion share buyback program to boost investor returns.
3Adjusted net income for 2025 came in at $104.7 billion, down from $110.3 billion the previous year.
4The average realized crude price fell to $69.2 a barrel in 2025 compared to $80.2 in 2024.

Saudi Aramco has announced the launch of its first-ever share buyback program, valued at $3 billion to be executed over the next 18 months, alongside a 3.5% dividend hike. These shareholder-focused initiatives come despite a 20.5% drop in fourth-quarter net profit to approximately $17.8 billion, driven by rising operating costs. For the full year 2025, the company reported a net income of $93.4 billion, down from $106.2 billion in the previous year. This marks the 12th consecutive quarter of year-on-year profit declines for the energy giant, primarily due to realized crude prices averaging $69.2 per barrel. Despite the persistent downward pressure on earnings, analysts view the historic buyback and dividend increase as a strategic move to maintain investor confidence and demonstrate robust cash flow management.