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Eni Adds €1.3 Billion Special Dividend After Strong Third Quarter

Eni has approved a €1.3 billion extraordinary dividend and increased its 2026 share-buyback programme to €3.8 billion after stronger third-quarter performance.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Rome, 23 October 2026 – Eni has approved a €1.3 billion extraordinary dividend, equal to €0.46 a share, and raised its 2026 share-buyback programme to €3.8 billion after a strong third quarter. The Italian energy group said the quarter supported a further upgrade to its full-year outlook, with cash flow from operations now expected to reach €16.5 billion.

The decision matters to Asian energy investors because it shows how elevated oil prices, refining margins and disciplined capital allocation are translating into direct shareholder returns at a major international producer. The distributions are confirmed, while the durability of the earnings uplift will still depend on commodity prices, production delivery and management’s ability to preserve balance-sheet strength.

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