Should I buy or sell Shell stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 6 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?

6 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Shell's shares. Their SHEL share price targets range from GBX 2,670 to GBX 3,800. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,086 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.4% 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 10.7% and is now trading at GBX 2,846. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Shell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Shell?

Shell declared 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 boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.33. The official announcement can be seen 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 3.80%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,778.76%. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:SHEL

Shell (SHEL) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,846

+11.50 (+0.41%)

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Today's Range: 2,823
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2,855.50
50-Day Range: 2,452.50
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2,937
52-Week Range: 2,214
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2,952

Volume: 6.95 million shs
Average Volume: 12.18 million shs
Market Capitalization: £182.71 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,259.29
Dividend Yield: 3.79%
Price Target: GBX 3,086

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Shell MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.4% Upside
GBX 3,086 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.08
Based on 23 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.

0.63 out of 5 stars

1.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Shell has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Shell has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SHEL.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Shell is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.80%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Shell does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Shell is 4,778.76%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SHEL.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Shell has a news sentiment score of 0.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Shell this week, compared to 17 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
42 people have searched for SHEL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
13 people have added Shell to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 225% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Shell insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £532,363.44 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.13% of the stock of Shell is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 36.43% of the stock of Shell is held by institutions.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Shell is 1,259.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.92.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Shell is 1,259.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 93.96.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Shell has a PEG Ratio of 3.14. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Shell has a P/B Ratio of 1.00. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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 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.

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Dividend Payable: 3/25/2024
Today: 4/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SHEL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.shell.com
Phone: 31703779111
Fax: N/A
Employees: 103,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 3,086
High Stock Price Target: GBX 3,800
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,670
Potential Upside/Downside: +8.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 2.26
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,259.29
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.03
P/E Growth: 3.14
Net Income: £19.36 billion
Net Margins: 6.11%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.31%
Return on Assets: 5.21%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 43.34
Current Ratio: 1.40
Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £316.62 billion
Price / Sales: 0.58
Cash Flow: GBX 615.51 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.62
Book Value: GBX 2,860 per share
Price / Book: 1.00

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 6,420,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £182.71 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.57

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Key Executives

Mr. Wael Sawan (Age 50)
CEO & Director
Comp: $5.34M
Ms. Sinead Gorman (Age 47)
CFO & Director
Comp: $3.03M
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. Huibert Vigeveno (Age 54)
Downstream, Renewables & Energy Solutions Director
Mr. Steve Hill (Age 55)
Executive Vice President of Shell Energy

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Should I Buy Shell Stock? SHEL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

Shell insider recently acquired 3,000 shares of SHEL stock, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Shell has increased its dividend, offering investors a higher yield, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Analysts have set a new target price for Shell, suggesting potential upside for the stock.
Shell's market capitalization is substantial at £167.05 billion, indicating stability and a strong position in the market.
Shell's stock price has shown resilience with a 52-week high of GBX 2,801, demonstrating potential for growth.

Cons

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

Shell's price-to-earnings ratio is high at 1,168.47, which may indicate an overvalued stock compared to its earnings.
Shell's dividend payout ratio is currently 4,909.91%, which suggests a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
Shell's debt-to-equity ratio is high at 43.29, indicating a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which can pose risks during economic downturns.
Shell's quick ratio of 0.87 may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet short-term obligations with its current liquid assets.
Shell's 50-day moving average price is GBX 2,469.05, which may indicate short-term price volatility and uncertainty in the stock's performance.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Shell pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SHEL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Shell stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 6 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?: 6 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Shell's shares. Their SHEL share price targets range from GBX 2,670 to GBX 3,800. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,086 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.4% 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 10.7% and is now trading at GBX 2,846.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Shell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Shell?: Shell declared 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 boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.33. The official announcement can be seen 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 3.80%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,778.76%. 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Share Price, News & Analysis

Shell MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Shell Stock (LON:SHEL)

SHEL Stock Price History

SHEL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy Shell Stock? SHEL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

SHEL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™