Royal Dutch Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company worldwide. The company operates through Integrated Gas, Upstream, Oil Products, Chemicals 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 and marine vessels. In addition, it trades in and refines crude oil and other feed stocks, such as gasoline, diesel, heating oil, aviation fuel, marine fuel, biofuel, lubricants, bitumen, and sulphur; 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. Royal Dutch Shell plc was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Overall MarketRank^™

1.86 out of 5 stars

4.4 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Royal Dutch Shell has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,845.15, Royal Dutch Shell has a forecasted upside of 36.2% from its current price of GBX 1,354.60.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Royal Dutch Shell has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Royal Dutch Shell has received 1,794 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Royal Dutch Shell has received 832 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Royal Dutch Shell has received 68.32% “outperform” votes from our community.

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0.8 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Royal Dutch Shell pays a meaningful dividend of 3.73%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Royal Dutch Shell does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Royal Dutch Shell insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Royal Dutch Shell is -6.77, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Royal Dutch Shell is -6.77, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Royal Dutch Shell has a P/B Ratio of 0.68. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Royal Dutch Shell (LON:RDSB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royal Dutch Shell a buy right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Dutch Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Royal Dutch Shell stock.
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How has Royal Dutch Shell's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Royal Dutch Shell's stock was trading at GBX 1,311.40 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, RDSB stock has increased by 3.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,353.40.
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How often does Royal Dutch Shell pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Royal Dutch Shell?

Royal Dutch Shell announced a dividend on Thursday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 13th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.17 per share on Monday, June 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 0.95%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 13th. This is a positive change from Royal Dutch Shell's previous dividend of GBX 0.17. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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Is Royal Dutch Shell a good dividend stock?

Royal Dutch Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.65 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.73%.
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What price target have analysts set for RDSB?

14 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Royal Dutch Shell's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,180 to GBX 2,400. On average, they expect Royal Dutch Shell's share price to reach GBX 1,845.15 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Royal Dutch Shell's key executives?

Royal Dutch Shell's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Ben Van Beurden, CEO & Director (Age 63, Pay $2.6M)
Ms. Jessica R. Uhl, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 53, Pay $2.11M)
Mr. Harry Brekelmans, Projects & Technology Director (Age 56)
Tjerk Huysinga, Exec. VP of Investor Relations
Mr. Donny Ching, Legal Director (Age 57)
Mr. Edward D. Daniels, Exec. VP of Strategy & Portfolio
Mr. Ronan Cassidy, Chief HR & Corp. Officer (Age 54)
Ms. Ann Darlene Pickard BA, MA, Exec. VP of Arctic - Upstream Americas (Age 66)
Ms. Wai Kiew Loh, Head of global Shell Marine Products Bus.
Mr. Russell Ronald Caplan, Chairman of Australian Unit (Age 74)

Who are some of Royal Dutch Shell's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Royal Dutch Shell include Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA), BP plc 9% Preferred Shares (BP.B), ENI (ENI), CropEnergies (CE2), Victoria Oil & Gas (VOG), Echo Energy (ECHO), Avance Gas (AVACF), BP (BP), China Petroleum & Chemical (SNPMF), Cona Resources (CONA), Galp Energia, SGPS (GALP), Husky Energy (HUSKF), Mammoth Energy Services (TUSK), Origin Energy (OGFGY) and Origin Energy (ORG).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Royal Dutch Shell own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Royal Dutch Shell investors own include Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), BP (BP), AT&T (T), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), General Electric (GE), National Grid (NG), AbbVie (ABBV) and Barclays (BARC).

What is Royal Dutch Shell's stock symbol?

Royal Dutch Shell trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "RDSB."

How do I buy shares of Royal Dutch Shell?

Shares of RDSB 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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What is Royal Dutch Shell's stock price today?

One share of RDSB stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,353.40.

How much money does Royal Dutch Shell make?

Royal Dutch Shell has a market capitalization of £105.67 billion and generates £176.18 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does Royal Dutch Shell have?

Royal Dutch Shell employs 87,000 workers across the globe.

What is Royal Dutch Shell's official website?

The official website for Royal Dutch Shell is www.shell.com.

Where are Royal Dutch Shell's headquarters?

Royal Dutch Shell is headquartered at Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, 'S-GRAVENHAGE, 2596 HR, Netherlands.

How can I contact Royal Dutch Shell?

Royal Dutch Shell's mailing address is Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, 'S-GRAVENHAGE, 2596 HR, Netherlands. The company can be reached via phone at +31-70-3779111.

This page was last updated on 5/6/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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