Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL – Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eighteen brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $106.7714.
Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. HSBC raised Shell from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Erste Group Bank restated a “hold” rating on shares of Shell in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Piper Sandler upped their price target on shares of Shell from $88.00 to $89.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on shares of Shell to $122.40 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st.
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Shell Trading Down 0.3%
Shell (NYSE:SHEL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The energy company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.29. The company had revenue of $94.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $86.22 billion. Shell had a return on equity of 14.34% and a net margin of 8.55%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Shell will post 10.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Shell
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First Eagle Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of Shell by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 1,073,265 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $83,221,000 after purchasing an additional 16,244 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Shell by 24.1% in the second quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 7,926 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $615,000 after buying an additional 1,540 shares during the last quarter. Kintra Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Shell by 63.0% during the second quarter. Kintra Wealth LLC now owns 4,166 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $323,000 after buying an additional 1,610 shares during the period. SFG Wealth Management LLC. bought a new position in Shell during the second quarter valued at $443,000. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Shell by 3.4% in the second quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 49,749 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $3,858,000 after acquiring an additional 1,643 shares during the period. 28.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting Shell
Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Shell’s U.S. chemical assets have attracted interest from Exxon Mobil and LyondellBasell. The portfolio could be valued at as much as $8 billion, potentially giving Shell significant cash to reduce debt, return capital to shareholders, or invest in higher-return energy businesses. The report reflects continued progress in Shell’s effort to simplify its portfolio and exit less strategic operations. Shell draws interest from bidders including Exxon for $8 billion US chemical assets
- Positive Sentiment: Shell has placed its longtime U.S. headquarters in Houston on the market for approximately $325 million as it reduces its Houston footprint. While the sale highlights ongoing cost and asset rationalization, proceeds could support Shell’s capital-allocation priorities and the move may lower future overhead. Shell puts longtime U.S. headquarters on the market for $325 million
- Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks analysis identifies Shell as a highly ranked value stock, supporting the case for investors focused on valuation, momentum and income. The assessment is research-based rather than a new company announcement, so its direct near-term effect may be limited. Shell is a Top-Ranked Value Stock
- Negative Sentiment: A separate Zacks comparison favors Chevron over Shell, citing stronger expected 2026 earnings growth, production momentum and greater exposure to Guyana. That relative assessment could weigh on Shell among investors seeking faster growth, despite Shell’s asset-sale potential and value appeal. Chevron vs. Shell: Which Energy Major Offers a Better Bet?
Shell Company Profile
Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) is a global integrated energy company that operates across the full oil and gas value chain as well as in developing lower-carbon energy solutions. The company traces its roots to the early 20th century merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading, and today it is organized to explore for and produce hydrocarbons, process and refine them, manufacture petrochemicals, and market fuel, lubricants and related products under the Shell brand around the world.
Shell’s principal activities include upstream exploration and production of oil and natural gas, integrated gas operations including liquefied natural gas (LNG), and downstream refining, supply and marketing.
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