Saudi Aramco Q2 Earnings Rise; Declares Dividend

Saudi Aramco reported a significant increase in net income for the second quarter of 2026, rising to $32.40 billion from $22.84 billion in the previous year. This growth was attributed to geopolitical uncertainty driving energy market volatility, partially mitigated by the company's robust business model. The company also declared a base dividend of $21.9 billion for the quarter.