Shell (NYSE:SHEL) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Shell (NYSE:SHEL) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a report issued on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Shell from $89.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of Shell from $112.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Scotiabank upgraded shares of Shell to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Shell from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $91.55.

Shell Trading Down 1.6%

Shell stock opened at $89.89 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.30. The firm has a market cap of $254.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 0.10. Shell has a 1 year low of $63.77 and a 1 year high of $94.90. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $86.31 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $78.14.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The energy company reported $1.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.21 by ($0.07). The business had revenue of $64.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $65.82 billion. Shell had a return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 6.52%. On average, research analysts predict that Shell will post 7.67 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Shell

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Old North State Trust LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 25.5% during the 4th quarter. Old North State Trust LLC now owns 7,857 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $577,000 after acquiring an additional 1,594 shares in the last quarter. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Shell during the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Union Savings Bank purchased a new position in shares of Shell during the 4th quarter valued at $92,000. IHT Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 13,630 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,002,000 after acquiring an additional 1,201 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 6.2% during the 4th quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 39,670 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $2,915,000 after acquiring an additional 2,299 shares in the last quarter. 28.60% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Shell News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shell repurchased and cancelled shares on 15 April as part of its announced buy‑back programme (multiple venues, ~1.87M shares purchased), which reduces supply and supports EPS and shareholder returns. Transaction in Own Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Shell is in advanced talks to sell its South Africa retail fuel network to ADNOC for a deal reportedly near $1B — a portfolio simplification that would generate cash and allow redeployment to higher‑return assets. Shell talks with UAE’s ADNOC for South Africa fuel outlet sale, Bloomberg News reports
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved: Zacks upgraded Shell from Hold to Strong Buy and placed SHEL on recent momentum and income “Strong Buy” lists — upgrades can attract short‑term buying and ETF flows. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: Shell signed a long‑term PPA for Race Bank offshore wind (through 2035) with Evolve Energy, securing >1TWh of supply for UK business customers and advancing Shell’s renewables revenue mix. Evolve Energy, Shell sign Race Bank wind PPA through 2035
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/analyst coverage pieces (Zacks/Yahoo) argue some investors may be underweight SHEL given cash flow and dividend profile — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Are Investors Undervaluing Shell (SHEL) Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Shell will allow shareholders to vote on a Follow This climate resolution at its AGM (company recommends against it) — governance and climate policy remain in focus but outcome is uncertain. Shell, in contrast to BP, allows AGM vote on Follow This climate resolution
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that major oil players (including Chevron and Shell) are quietly re‑engaging in Venezuela highlight possible upstream opportunities but also geopolitical risk — watch developments for scale and sanctions exposure. Chevron, Shell ink more surprising Venezuela deals
• Negative Sentiment: Despite those supportive items, SHEL is trading lower today (pullback after recent run and amid mixed newsflow), suggesting profit‑taking or short‑term reaction to operational risks. Shell (SHEL) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Shell’s rapid LNG push into India has ramped volumes but the move “tests cash flow and contract resilience,” creating near‑term margin and working‑capital risk investors should monitor. Shell’s India LNG Push Tests Cash Flow And Contract Resilience

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.