shell gas station ©Mantas Sinkevičius Shell (NYSE:SHEL) reported adjusted earnings of $6.92 billion for the first quarter of 2026, surpassing analyst expectations of $6.36 billion and improving from $5.58 billion recorded during the same period a year earlier. The company said stronger contributions from trading and optimization activities within its Downstream and Renewables businesses, along with higher realized prices, improved refining margins, and reduced operating expenses, helped lift profitabilit ...