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Glencore posts lower earnings and returns $2 billion to shareholders

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Quick Summary

Glencore reports a 6% drop in earnings and announces a $2 billion share buyback after failed takeover talks with Rio Tinto.

Glencore Reports Decline in Earnings and Plans $2 Billion Share Buyback

Glencore's Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns

LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Glencore, fresh from a failed takeover approach from bigger rival Rio Tinto, reported slightly lower earnings on Wednesday, and said it would return $2 billion to shareholders.

Details of the Failed Takeover

Talks to forge a $240 billion global mining giant were called off in February over differences on valuation and ownership.

Earnings Overview and Analyst Expectations

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation fell 6% to $13.51 billion last year, from $14.36 billion in 2024, above analysts' consensus estimates of $13.3 billion.

(Reporting by Clara Denina and Pratima Desai; editing by Barbara Lewis)

Key Takeaways

•Glencore's earnings fell by 6% last year.
•A $2 billion share buyback has been announced.
•Failed takeover talks with Rio Tinto were called off.
•Earnings were slightly above analysts' expectations.
•The takeover would have created a $240 billion mining giant.

Frequently Asked Questions about Glencore posts lower earnings and returns $2 billion to shareholders

1What is a share buyback?

A share buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and often increasing the value of remaining shares.

2What are corporate bonds?

Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by companies to raise capital, where investors lend money to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the bond's face value at maturity.

3What is adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)?

Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance that excludes certain non-recurring items, providing a clearer view of operational profitability.

4What is market capitalization?

Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares.

Glencore's Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns

Details of the Failed Takeover

Talks to forge a $240 billion global mining giant were called off in February over differences on valuation and ownership.

Earnings Overview and Analyst Expectations

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation fell 6% to $13.51 billion last year, from $14.36 billion in 2024, above analysts' consensus estimates of $13.3 billion.

(Reporting by Clara Denina and Pratima Desai; editing by Barbara Lewis)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is a share buyback?

A share buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the number of outstanding shares and often increasing the value of remaining shares.

2What are corporate bonds?

3What is adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)?

Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance that excludes certain non-recurring items, providing a clearer view of operational profitability.

4What is market capitalization?

Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares.