Brokerages Set Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) PT at $81.33

Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, seven have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $81.3286.

SHEL has been the subject of several research analyst reports. UBS Group lowered shares of Shell from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Shell from $78.00 to $77.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen cut Shell from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Shell from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th.

Shell Stock Up 0.9%

SHEL stock opened at $84.29 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $239.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.05, a P/E/G ratio of 6.15 and a beta of 0.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $75.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $74.19. Shell has a 1-year low of $58.54 and a 1-year high of $84.55.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The energy company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.21 by ($0.64). Shell had a return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 6.52%.The company had revenue of $64.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $65.82 billion. Analysts expect that Shell will post 7.67 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Shell

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Westside Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Shell in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Shell in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new position in Shell during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Shell during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its stake in Shell by 186.7% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 473 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 308 shares in the last quarter. 28.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Shell News

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk is lifting oil prices and supporting Shell’s outlook — military strikes and escalation in the Middle East have pushed crude and gas prices higher, benefiting integrated majors like Shell through stronger margins and cash flow potential. JP Morgan makes two upgrades and continues to back Shell as Middle East war puts oil supply at risk
• Positive Sentiment: Broker bullishness and higher price targets — JPMorgan reiterated an Overweight on Shell and raised its price target recently, signaling analyst confidence that Shell can capture upside if Brent rallies; this institutional endorsement supports buying interest. JPMorgan Raises PT on Shell plc (SHEL), Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Active share buy‑backs — Shell disclosed on‑market purchases of shares for cancellation as part of its previously announced buyback programme, which reduces share count and supports EPS and shareholder returns. Transaction in Own Shares
• Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio optimisation in LNG — Shell signed an MOU with METLEN to cooperate on LNG supply/trading into Europe (2027–2031) and is reviewing a minority stake sale in Australia’s North West Shelf; these moves could improve capital allocation but may be value‑neutral until terms are final. Shell Refines LNG Portfolio With METLEN Deal And North West Shelf Review
• Neutral Sentiment: Nigeria OPL 245 reorganisation — Reuters reports the OPL 245 field has been split into four blocks to be operated by Eni and Shell, potentially resolving long‑running uncertainty; outcome could be positive if it clears legal/operational overhangs, but impact depends on final terms and timelines. Nigeria splits OPL 245 oilfield into four blocks under deal with Eni, Shell, source says

About Shell

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.