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Shell plc American Depositary Shares (Each represents two Ordinary shares)

Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated

$96.47

Up+$0.69 (+0.72%)

Updated Sep 29, 2026, 8:40 AM

SID Score

7.5/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

46/100

Neutral

Market cap
211.68B
P/E ratio
14.52
Dividend yield
2.97%
52-week range
$68.63 – $99.16
Volume
7.7M
Avg. volume
4.18M

Price performance · SHEL

SHEL price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Sep 28, 2026

SHEL closed at $96.47 after 20 trading sessions, up 5.49% for the selected period.

Last close
$96.47
Period change
+5.49%
Period low
$91.45
Period high
$98.95
Daily close
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SHEL OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 28, 2026$97.415$97.63$96.365$96.477.7M
Sep 25, 2026$95.39$96.10$95.28$95.785.07M
Sep 24, 2026$95.96$96.76$95.515$95.605.53M
Sep 23, 2026$94.18$95.50$94.10$95.415.26M
Sep 22, 2026$92.99$94.18$92.47$93.935.97M
Sep 21, 2026$94.72$95.03$93.19$93.275M
Sep 18, 2026$94.495$95.19$94.18$94.544.59M
Sep 17, 2026$95.48$96.12$95.325$95.823.7M
Sep 16, 2026$97.86$97.93$95.35$95.705.78M
Sep 15, 2026$96.74$99.155$96.63$98.955.05M
Sep 14, 2026$97.36$97.625$96.085$96.456.75M
Sep 11, 2026$96.08$96.89$95.81$96.775.25M
Sep 10, 2026$96.81$96.99$95.66$95.966.48M
Sep 9, 2026$96.04$96.265$95.08$95.608.38M
Sep 8, 2026$94.85$95.805$94.421$95.327.43M
Sep 4, 2026$93.03$93.59$92.16$92.956.85M
Sep 3, 2026$92.56$93.43$92.24$92.335.43M
Sep 2, 2026$92.98$93.6672$92.63$92.808.17M
Sep 1, 2026$92.72$93.86$92.47$93.5111.11M
Aug 31, 2026$92.04$92.55$91.02$91.456.15M

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SHEL research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2024, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2024, reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 48% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 12 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$89.00
Implied upside
—
Analysts
6
SHEL recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 9, 2026Berenberg BankBuy—
Jul 8, 2026CitigroupNeutral—
Jul 3, 2026JP Morgan CazenoveOverweight—
May 21, 2026JefferiesBuy—
May 12, 2026Berenberg BankBuy—
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Yahoo · Sep 28, 2026

Director/PDMR Shareholding

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU AND UK MARKET ABUSE REGIMES September 28, 2026 Shell plc (the “Company”) announces that it has received notification that, on 24 September 2026, the following Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (“PDMRs”) acquired dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under annual bonus arrangements and/or shares previously vested unde

Yahoo · Sep 27, 2026

Buybacks, Balance Sheet Strength and Portfolio Strategy in Focus for Shell (SHEL)

The second quarter of 2026 was the 19th back-to-back quarter where Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) announced a share repurchase of at least $3 billion. This was supported by its robust cash generation and balance sheet strength, as the company’s net debt dropped sharply on a sequential basis, from $52.6 billion in Q1 to $41.75 billion. Over […]

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Shell plc Stock Performance

Shell plc American Depositary Shares have demonstrated strong momentum across multiple timeframes, with the stock trading at $95.78 per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, SHEL has gained 5.13%, while the three-month return stands at an impressive 25.15%. On a trailing twelve-month basis, the stock has appreciated 31.4%, significantly outperforming the broader energy sector. Technically, SHEL trades above both key moving averages, sitting 4.35% above its 50-day moving average of $91.79 and 13.07% above its 200-day moving average of $84.71, per Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index reads 59.4, indicating moderate bullish momentum without entering overbought territory. The stock carries a beta of -0.094, reflecting minimal correlation to broader market movements. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 4.18 million shares, providing robust liquidity for institutional participants.

Shell plc Valuation Analysis

Shell plc currently commands a market capitalization of approximately $211.7 billion, making it one of the largest integrated energy companies globally. Per SID market data, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.52, which remains broadly in line with integrated oil major peers in the energy sector. The PEG ratio stands at 1.43, suggesting the stock is approaching fair value when adjusting for earnings growth expectations. Shell's price-to-book ratio of 1.21, according to SEC filings, indicates the stock trades at a modest premium to its net asset value, consistent with a capital-intensive business model. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.0%, providing meaningful income to shareholders. This yield reflects Shell's continued commitment to shareholder returns through its progressive dividend policy. Overall, Shell's valuation metrics present a profile characteristic of a mature, cash-generative energy major trading at moderate multiples relative to historical norms.

Smart Money Activity for SHEL

Shell plc's composite smart money score stands at 46 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional activity represents the strongest component, scoring 21.0 out of 25, reflecting significant engagement from large asset managers and pension funds in maintaining or adjusting their SHEL positions according to 13F institutional filings. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, indicating a moderate level of director and executive transactions as reported in SEC Form 4 filings. Dark pool activity registers at 12.0 out of 25, suggesting below-average levels of off-exchange block trading relative to the stock's liquidity profile. Congressional trading activity is notably subdued, scoring just 0.8 out of 25, indicating minimal disclosed purchases or sales by members of Congress. The divergence between strong institutional interest and muted insider and congressional activity creates a mixed signal, with no clear directional conviction emerging from aggregated smart money flows. The overall neutral reading suggests balanced positioning among sophisticated market participants.

Shell plc Earnings Outlook

Shell plc has delivered mixed but generally positive earnings results across recent quarters, per company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, Shell posted earnings of $3.52 per ADS against a consensus estimate of $2.83, representing a substantial positive surprise of $0.69, or approximately 24.4%. The prior quarter also saw an upside beat, with actual earnings of $2.44 versus the $2.13 estimate, a positive surprise of $0.31. However, the quarter ending in early February saw Shell miss expectations, reporting $1.14 per ADS against an estimate of $1.26, a shortfall of $0.12. Looking ahead, analysts project earnings of $1.87 per ADS for the upcoming reporting period on May 1, 2026, according to analyst estimates. The improving trajectory from the February miss to consecutive beats suggests strengthening operational performance, potentially driven by commodity price recovery and cost discipline across Shell's upstream and downstream segments.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for SHEL

Wall Street sentiment toward Shell plc remains predominantly constructive, with recent coverage skewing toward bullish recommendations per SID consensus data. On July 9, 2026, Berenberg Bank reiterated a Buy rating on SHEL, reinforcing its positive stance following an earlier Buy initiation on May 12, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. JP Morgan Cazenove assigned an Overweight rating on July 3, 2026, signaling expectations for outperformance relative to sector peers. Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating as of May 21, 2026, adding to the bullish consensus. Citigroup represents the most cautious recent voice, issuing a Neutral rating on July 8, 2026, suggesting limited near-term upside at current levels. Of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry bullish designations while one remains neutral, resulting in an 80% positive skew. No sell or underweight ratings have been issued in the recent coverage period, indicating broad confidence in Shell's fundamental positioning and capital allocation strategy among major sell-side institutions.