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LON:SHEL

Shell (SHEL) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 2,617.50
+4.50 (+0.17%)
(As of 05:57 AM ET)
Today's Range
2,616.50
2,630.50
50-Day Range
2,361.50
2,650.50
52-Week Range
2,214
2,801
Volume
1.06 million shs
Average Volume
12.17 million shs
Market Capitalization
£168.57 billion
P/E Ratio
1,168.53
Dividend Yield
4.13%
Price Target
GBX 3,011

Shell MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.2% Upside
GBX 3,011 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.16mentions of Shell in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£53.24 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.86 out of 5 stars

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About Shell Stock (LON:SHEL)

Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and Rest of the Americas. The company operates through Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments. It explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; markets and transports oil and gas; produces gas-to-liquids fuels and other products; and operates upstream and midstream infrastructure necessary to deliver gas to market. The company also markets and trades natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, electricity, carbon-emission rights; and markets and sells LNG as a fuel for heavy-duty vehicles. In addition, it trades in and refines crude oil and other feed stocks, such as low-carbon fuels, lubricants, bitumen, sulphur, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and marine fuel; produces and sells petrochemicals for industrial use; and manages oil sands activities. Further, the company produces base chemicals comprising ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, as well as intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, propylene oxide, solvents, detergent alcohols, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. Additionally, it generates electricity through wind and solar resources; produces and sells hydrogen; and provides electric vehicle charging services. The company was formerly known as Royal Dutch Shell plc and changed its name to Shell plc in January 2022. Shell plc was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

SHEL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/25 Dividend
2/15/2024
Dividend Payable
3/25/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
91,140
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 3,011
High Stock Price Target
GBX 3,500
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,670
Potential Upside/Downside
+15.2%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£19.36 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£316.62 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 565.12 per share
Book Value
GBX 2,860 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
6,440,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£168.28 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.56
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Sinead Gorman (Age 47)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $2.54M
  • Mr. Wael Sawan (Age 50)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. Robin Mooldijk (Age 57)
    Director of Projects & Technology
  • Tjerk Huysinga
    Executive Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Philippa Bounds (Age 53)
    Legal Director
  • Ms. Rachel Solway (Age 50)
    Chief Human Resources & Corporate Officer
  • Mr. Graham van't Hoff (Age 62)
    Executive Vice President of Chemicals
  • Ms. Stephanie Boyde
    Executive VP of Remuneration & HR Operations
  • Mr. Steve Hill (Age 55)
    Executive Vice President of Shell Energy
  • Mr. Brian Paul Eggleston
    Executive Vice President of Finance Downstream

Should I Buy Shell Stock? SHEL Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Shell was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:03 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Shell plc:

  • Shell insiders, such as Sinead Gorman and Charles Roxburgh, have been actively buying company shares, indicating confidence in the company's future performance. Insider buying is often seen as a positive signal by investors.
  • Shell has recently increased its dividend payout, offering investors a higher yield of 1.11%. This can be attractive to income-seeking investors looking for stable returns.
  • Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on Shell, with several firms giving the stock a "buy" rating and setting target prices above the current market value. This suggests potential for capital appreciation.
  • Shell's stock price has shown resilience, trading within a range despite market fluctuations. This stability can be appealing to risk-averse investors seeking a reliable investment.
  • Shell operates in multiple segments across different regions, providing diversification benefits to investors. Diversification can help reduce overall portfolio risk.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Shell plc for these reasons:

  • Shell's price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings. Investors should be cautious about paying a premium for the stock.
  • Shell's dividend payout ratio is exceptionally high, exceeding 4,000%. This could raise concerns about the sustainability of the dividend payments in the long term, potentially leading to dividend cuts.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, Shell's stock has faced downward pressure from price target reductions by some firms. Lower price targets may reflect concerns about future growth prospects.
  • Shell's debt-to-equity ratio is significant at 43.29, indicating a high level of leverage. High debt levels can increase financial risk for the company and its investors, especially during economic downturns.
  • Market volatility and regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact Shell's profitability and stock performance. Uncertainties in the industry may lead to fluctuations in the company's stock price.

SHEL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Shell stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SHEL shares.
View SHEL analyst ratings
or view top-rated stocks.

What is Shell's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Shell's stock. Their SHEL share price targets range from GBX 2,670 to GBX 3,500. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,011 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SHEL
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have SHEL shares performed in 2024?

Shell's stock was trading at GBX 2,571.50 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SHEL shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at GBX 2,613.
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How often does Shell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Shell?

Shell announced a dividend on Thursday, February 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.34 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 15th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.33. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SHEL
.

Is Shell a good dividend stock?

Shell (LON:SHEL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 108 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.15%. SHEL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 4,821.43%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SHEL.

How do I buy shares of Shell?

Shares of SHEL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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