Stock price when the opinion was issued
Just reported their highest-ever profit of under $40 billion. Pays a 3.5% dividend that should grow 8-10% annually in share buybacks. Shares have been outperforming the MSCI world since late 2020. Oil demand continues to outstrip supply. Announced share buybacks and a dividend hike.
He’s not a huge commodities fan, but he does own Royal Dutch Shell, which is a global expert in putting together large projects like LNG Canada. It is a long-term player. The fact that a skilled, major global player is driving LNG Canada is one of the important causes for optimism for the project. Has a history of being one of the least indebted oil and gas companies. They have also avoided the types of accidents that have plagued other oil companies. Yield 5.4%.