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Energy sector profits surge 128.2% y/y as Brent averages $92.55 per barrel in Q2

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Record Q2 profits from major oil companies underscore the earnings leverage to elevated crude prices driven by Middle East conflict risk and tight supply. Energy sector earnings growth (128.2% Y/Y) far outpaces the broader S&P 500, reinforcing the macro importance of crude in equity index composition and inflation inputs. Strong cash flow and capital returns highlight supportive near-term conditions for the oil complex and related energy equities.
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Several major oil companies posted record second-quarter profits as the Middle East conflict helped lift crude prices. Brent crude averaged $92.55 per barrel in the second quarter, up 45% from the Q1 2026 average of $63.68/bbl. The Energy sector’s earnings rose 128.2% year over year, outpacing the S&P 500’s average earnings growth of 37.9%.