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TotalEnergies reported a record third-quarter 2026 profit of about $8.3 billion as NGOs prepare a Paris rally demanding superprofit taxation.
TotalEnergies reported a record third-quarter 2026 profit of about $8.3 billion. Its Refining-Chemicals segment recorded about $3.6 billion in net result, and its Integrated LNG adjusted operating result reached $1.9 billion.
The company confirmed a $2.5 billion share buyback for the current quarter and announced the same amount for the first quarter of 2027. Its shares rose 0.9% to 84 euros in Paris trading.
Separately, NGOs plan a rally near the National Assembly in Paris to demand taxation of superprofits. Reporting on the results and the planned demonstration does not detail a government or company response to the proposed tax.
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Record Earnings Paired With Buyback Signal Capital Returns to Shareholders
The reported $8.3 billion quarterly profit and the $2.5 billion buyback, confirmed for the current quarter and set for Q1 2027, point to a plan to return significant capital to shareholders. The 0.9% share price rise to 84 euros in Paris trading reflects the market's immediate reaction to the results.
NGOs Press for Superprofit Taxation as Record Profits Are Reported
NGOs planning a rally near the National Assembly are calling for superprofits to be taxed, a demand that gains context from the record third-quarter profit. Their argument centers on the scale of earnings reported across the company's segments, including the $3.6 billion Refining-Chemicals result and the $1.9 billion Integrated LNG result.