TotalEnergies stock posts $9.1 billion Q3 profit as LNG lifts cash flow

TotalEnergies reported adjusted net income of $9.1 billion and cash flow of $12.3 billion for the third quarter on October 29, 2026. The French energy group said its integrated model and geographic diversification helped it benefit from strong refining margins and a buoyant gas market. The results were published in the TotalEnergies newsroom.

Refining and gas drive earnings

The quarter marked a sharp sequential improvement for the company. Adjusted net income increased from $6.0 billion in the second quarter, while cash flow advanced from $9.8 billion. Adjusted net operating income reached $9.7 billion, compared with $6.9 billion in the previous quarter.

Integrated LNG was a key contributor. Adjusted net operating income in the segment reached $1.9 billion, and cash flow was $1.7 billion. TotalEnergies said the average LNG price increased by 20 percent from the second quarter, while LNG and gas trading benefited from stronger market conditions. LNG production nevertheless declined by 7 percent sequentially because of planned maintenance at Angola LNG and Ichthys LNG.

Oil and gas production reached 2.474 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, an increase of more than 3 percent from the second quarter. TotalEnergies said the average impact of the Middle East conflict on overall production was limited to about 5 percent during the period. That leaves the group exposed to geopolitical disruptions, even as its geographic spread provides a degree of operational diversification.

Balance sheet and capital returns

Financial leverage also improved. Gearing fell below 10 percent at the end of the third quarter, giving the group additional flexibility while it continues to fund upstream, LNG and power projects. TotalEnergies maintained its interim dividend at 0.90 euros per share.

The company also announced $2.5 billion of share buybacks for the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. In addition, it plans a capital increase reserved for employees at a 20 percent discount to the share price. These measures reinforce the shareholder-return focus but also compete with investment needs across the energy portfolio.

What investors should watch next

The earnings mix remains sensitive to refining margins, gas prices, LNG trading and production reliability. The third-quarter figures show that strong pricing and trading performance can offset temporary volume pressure, but planned maintenance and geopolitical risks remain important variables for future cash flow.

TotalEnergies stock traded at 79.02 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:43 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of TotalEnergies stock alongside the company's results and capital-allocation plans.

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