Saudi Aramco posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Tuesday as higher crude oil and refined product prices lifted revenue during a quarter marked by severe disruption to global energy supplies.
The world's largest oil producer reported adjusted net income of 125.2 billion Saudi riyals ($33.4 billion) for the three months ended June, up 33% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts' expectations of $31.6 billion. The company also declared a base dividend of $21.9 billion for the quarter, CNBC reported.