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Trafigura's first-half profit smashes 2025 full-year total 

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Posted on June 4, 2026

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· Last updated: June 4, 2026

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Trafigura's first-half profit smashes 2025 full-year total

Trafigura's Record-Breaking Financial Performance

First Half 2026 Results

LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Global commodities trading house Trafigura recorded net profits of $4.1 billion in its first half 2026 financial results on Thursday, smashing its total of $2.7 billion for its 2025 full year.

Financial Year Structure and Market Context

Fiscal Calendar and Quarterly Highlights

Trafigura's financial year runs from October to September. It said that its financial first-quarter up to the end of December was its second-strongest on record, ahead of the outbreak of war in the Middle East that has since roiled markets and pushed up prices.

Outlook and Market Volatility

Performance has "continued to be good" in its second half to date, Trafigura said, however the external environment is difficult to forecast given ongoing political tensions and market volatility. 

Historical Profit Records

Annual Profit Milestones

The firm’s annual profit record remains the $7.4 billion it posted in 2023, when it made $5.5 billion in the first half alone.

Division Contributions

Main Trading Divisions

Trafigura said the latest result reflected broad-based contributions across its main trading divisions; oil, metals, gas and power.

Reporting and Editing

(Reporting by Robert Harvey in London, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • First‑half 2026 net profit of US$4.1 billion more than doubles the full‑year FY2025 result of US$2.67 billion (trafigura.com).
  • The first quarter (to end‑December 2025) stands as Trafigura’s second‑strongest quarter ever, underscoring exceptionally robust trading performance (trafigura.com).
  • Despite FY2025 profit dipping slightly amid increased impairments, Trafigura committed a record dividend payout, raising dividends by about 50% to nearly US$3 billion (investing.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much profit did Trafigura earn in the first half of 2026?
Trafigura earned a net profit of $4.1 billion in the first half of its 2026 financial year.
What was Trafigura's total net profit for the 2025 financial year?
Trafigura's total net profit for the 2025 full year was $2.7 billion.
When does Trafigura's financial year begin and end?
Trafigura's financial year runs from October to September.
How did Trafigura perform in its financial first quarter up to December?
Trafigura reported its financial first-quarter up to December was its second-strongest on record.

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