Middle Eastern oil giant and owner of the Valvoline lubricant brand, Saudi Aramco, has reported an income of $28 billion for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.
The robust result highlights the company’s continuing resilience amid uncertainties in the international energy market, as well as strategic vision and operational strength.
The recent financial milestone was reached despite a decline in oil prices of around 11 per cent in the last 12 months. The achievement showcases Aramco’s capacity to counter weaker market prices with rigid cost management and ramped up production levels.
The oil company’s operational cash flow stayed strong at $36.1 billion, empowering Aramco to sustain a significant dividend yield of approximately 5 per cent. In the tumultuous environment of global energy, the company continues to supply steady returns for shareholders and deliver returns to its shareholders.
Market analysts have weighed in on the profit surge in Q3, commenting that Aramco is currently one of the global energy sector’s most resilient companies.
In a move aligned with its long-term expansion aims, Aramco has now increased its gas production target for 2030 by 80 per cent compared to levels in 2021, and its upstream projects are progressing as planned. These activities emphasise the company’s dedication to the hydrocarbon business at its core while supporting global energy stability.
Along with its traditional gas and oil operations, Saudi Aramco invests heavily in new technology and innovation. Last month, the company outlined its plans to obtain a minority stake in the artificial intelligence (AI) enterprise HUMAIN, placing itself advantageously in the field of industrial AI applications.
