Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) is included among the 15 Best Natural Gas and Oil Dividend Stock to Buy Now.
Thanks to its strong cash generation and robust balance sheet, Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) announced a $3.5 billion share buyback program in August, marking the 15th consecutive quarter in which the energy giant has announced $3 billion or more in buybacks. The company also declared an interim dividend of $0.358 per share back in July. At the end of the second quarter of 2025, Shell’s 4-quarter rolling shareholder distributions were 46% of its CFFO – in line with its target range of 40% to 50% of CFFO through the cycle.
To make sure it can sustain such high cash flows and thus payouts even in a low-priced environment, Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) remains focused on reducing costs and improving efficiency. As of the end of Q2 2025, the company has achieved $3.9 billion in structural cost reductions since 2022, putting it firmly on track for its target of $5 billion to $7 billion by the end of 2028.
Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries.
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