Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) Receives $92.90 Average Price Target from Brokerages

Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the nineteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $97.3286.

SHEL has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada cut shares of Shell from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut shares of Shell from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Shell from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 22nd. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of Shell from $91.00 to $122.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a report on Thursday, January 8th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SHEL. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in Shell in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new position in Shell during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Shell during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its stake in shares of Shell by 186.7% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 473 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 308 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Shell in the 4th quarter worth approximately $36,000. Institutional investors own 28.60% of the company’s stock.

Shell Trading Down 0.2%

NYSE SHEL opened at $89.31 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $87.73 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $78.80. Shell has a twelve month low of $64.02 and a twelve month high of $94.90. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a market capitalization of $252.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.88, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 0.10.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 6th. The energy company reported $1.14 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 by ($0.07). The firm had revenue of $64.09 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $65.82 billion. Shell had a net margin of 6.52% and a return on equity of 10.34%. Research analysts forecast that Shell will post 8.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Shell News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company bought back sizeable blocks of shares on 22–23 Apr as part of its announced buy‑back programme, reducing share count and supporting EPS and dividend coverage. Transaction in Own Shares (23 Apr)
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank raised its price target to $122 and moved to a “sector outperform” rating, implying substantial upside vs. current levels and providing buy-side analyst support. Scotiabank raises target
• Positive Sentiment: Shell says European refineries are running flat‑out to produce jet fuel amid aviation supply tightness, which can boost refining margins and near‑term cash flow if product prices remain elevated. Shell Says European Refineries Run Flat-Out
• Neutral Sentiment: Shell secured permits/offshore survey agreements in Sierra Leone for advanced seismic work and captured a large reconnaissance licence — positive for long‑term exploration optionality but not an immediate revenue driver. Sierra Leone permit with Shell
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas recently downgraded Shell from Outperform to Neutral (and other analysts have mixed views), creating headwinds for sentiment despite buybacks and positive refinery news. Analyst downgrade noted

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.