On September 7, 2026, Shell plc made an important announcement regarding its second quarter 2026 interim dividend. The company declared the equivalent dividend payments in euros and pounds sterling, following the initial announcement made on July 30, 2026, which set the dividend at US$0.3906 per ordinary share.
Shareholders have the flexibility to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling. Those who submitted valid currency elections by August 28, 2026, are entitled to receive US$0.3906, €0.3366, or 28.92p per ordinary share, respectively.
Dividend Distribution Details
For shareholders holding their ordinary shares through Euroclear Nederland, the default currency for dividend payments is euros, provided no other valid election has been made. Similarly, shareholders holding in certificated and uncertificated forms (CREST members) and those using the Shell Corporate Nominee will receive their dividends in pounds sterling unless they specify otherwise.
The euro and pounds sterling dividends payable in cash have been converted from US dollars based on the average market exchange rates over the three dealing days from September 2 to September 4, 2026. This dividend will be payable on September 21, 2026, to those members whose names were on the Register of Members on August 14, 2026.
Taxation and Currency Election
Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors regarding the tax treatment of any dividends they receive. It is important to note that different currency election dates may apply to shareholders holding shares in a securities account with a bank or financial institution ultimately holding through Euroclear Nederland. This also applies to shareholders who do not hold their shares directly on the Register of Members or in the corporate sponsored nominee arrangement.
For specific election deadlines, shareholders should contact their broker, financial intermediary, bank, or financial institution.
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
Shell plc’s announcement includes forward-looking statements concerning the company’s financial condition, results of operations, and businesses. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect Shell’s future operations include price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas, changes in demand for Shell’s products, currency fluctuations, drilling and production results, and environmental and physical risks, including climate change.
The announcement also highlights Shell’s net carbon intensity (NCI) and net-zero emissions target. Shell’s NCI includes emissions from the production of energy products, suppliers’ emissions, and customers’ emissions associated with the use of Shell’s products. The company’s operating plan and outlook are forecasted for a three-year and ten-year period, respectively, and are updated annually.
Shell plc emphasizes that its forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary statements contained in the announcement. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on these statements, as actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied.
