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Aramco Q3 Results Show Strong Cash Flow, Higher Output and Bigger Gas Goal

Differing profit metrics highlight price pressure despite production gains.

Overview

  • Saudi Aramco reported adjusted net income of 104.92 billion riyals, up 0.9% year over year, while statutory net profit was 101.02 billion riyals, a 2.3% decline.
  • Management said production increased with minimal incremental cost, supporting free cash flow of $23.6 billion and revenue of 418.16 billion riyals.
  • The board authorized a fourth-quarter payout comprising a $21.1 billion base dividend and a $0.2 billion performance‑linked dividend.
  • Aramco raised its 2030 sales gas capacity target to about 80% above 2021 levels, citing growth that includes the Jafurah unconventional gas field.
  • Recent moves included purchasing an additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh for $701.8 million to lift ownership to roughly 60% and taking a minority stake in AI firm HUMAIN.