Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the eighteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $81.3286.

SHEL has been the subject of a number of research reports. UBS Group cut Shell from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings raised Shell from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Piper Sandler reduced their target price on shares of Shell from $93.00 to $89.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Friday, October 31st.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Shell

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SHEL. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 51.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 7,463 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $468,000 after purchasing an additional 2,545 shares during the last quarter. Allied Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Shell by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allied Investment Advisors LLC now owns 191,732 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $13,715,000 after acquiring an additional 6,546 shares during the last quarter. Alteri Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Shell in the second quarter valued at about $258,000. Poehling Capital Management INC. bought a new position in shares of Shell during the second quarter valued at about $1,213,000. Finally, First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Shell in the third quarter worth about $748,000. 28.60% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Shell

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shell executed sizable share purchases for cancellation as part of its ongoing buy‑back programme — roughly 2.6 million shares announced across Feb. 25–27 (multiple venues, purchases for cancellation), reducing share count and supporting EPS. Transaction in Own Shares (27 Feb)
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership for EV charging in India — Shell/Tata.ev to develop 21 large charging hubs, expanding Shell’s EV infrastructure exposure in a fast‑growing market and supporting long‑term fuel/retail growth. India: Tata.ev partners with Shell for 21 Mega Charging Hubs
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable industry/analyst coverage and sector placement — Shell is being cited among top LNG plays and covered in “is Shell still attractive?” pieces that highlight multi‑year gains and strategic positioning in fuels, LNG and renewables. This supports investor appetite. Is Shell (LSE:SHEL) Still Attractive After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Shell is reported to be in talks to sell a stake in an Australian LNG project (figures and counterparties reported vary). A large divestment could free cash and re‑shape balance sheet, but timing and terms remain uncertain. Shell Weighs $24 Billion Stake Sale in Australian LNG Project
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/administrative filings: Shell updated total voting rights and disclosed PDMR (director) share receipts tied to bonus arrangements — routine disclosures with little immediate market impact. Voting Rights and Capital
• Neutral Sentiment: Director/PDMR shareholding notice: executives received part of bonuses in shares (standard disclosure under EU/UK rules). Director/PDMR Shareholding
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwind: Shell is inspecting subsea equipment at the Ormen Lange gas field after output was curtailed since Feb. 16 — this reduces near‑term gas production and could pressure upstream revenue until resolved. Shell inspects subsea equipment at curtailed Ormen Lange gas field

Shell Trading Up 2.9%

Shares of Shell stock opened at $83.51 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $75.72 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $74.08. The firm has a market cap of $237.48 billion, a PE ratio of 13.92, a PEG ratio of 5.98 and a beta of 0.16. Shell has a 1 year low of $58.54 and a 1 year high of $83.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 1.03.

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

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.