BP Shifts Back to Oil & Gas Strategy, Boosts Shareholder Returns
BP shares rallied after the energy giant reported stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings, crediting its strategic pivot away from green energy initiatives back to Core oil and gas operations. Profits of $2.21 billion surpassed analyst estimates of $2.02 billion, despite declining year-over-year.
The company announced a $750 million share buyback and raised its quarterly dividend to 8.32 cents per share. BP now projects nearly $9.5 billion in total shareholder returns through 2025. "We've got our mojo back," CEO Murray Auchincloss declared, signaling renewed confidence in the traditional energy business model.