The earnings, which missed forecasts, follow bumper earnings in 2022 after energy prices surged in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but were in line with its second-quarter performance two years ago.
In June, Shell announced it would buy back at least $5 billion in shares in the second half of the year.
Shell shares were down 1.7% by 0730 GMT, compared with a 1% decline for the broader European energy index (.SXEP).
Reuters GraphicsWEAKER QUARTERThe lower results mainly reflected lower liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading results, lower oil and gas prices, lower refining margins, and lower sales volumes, compared with the previous quarter, Shell said.
Oil and gas prices soared last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine but energy prices have dropped sharply this year as fears of shortages have eased.
Persons:
Shell, Wael Sawan, Sawan, Jefferies, Giacomo Romeo, TotalEnergies, Norway's, Ron Bousso, Christina Fincher, Jason Neely
Organizations:
Shell, Reuters Graphics, Benchmark Brent, Thomson
Locations:
Ukraine