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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,586 -9.50 (-0.37%)
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Shell - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Shell in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,287.50
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,287.50. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,400, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,200. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.13% from the current price of GBX 2,586.
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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/11/24 to 6/11/25
1 Month Ago
5/12/24 to 5/12/25
3 Months Ago
3/13/24 to 3/13/25
1 Year Ago
6/12/23 to 6/11/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,287.50GBX 3,287.50GBX 3,325GBX 3,123.50
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

SHEL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SHEL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Shell Stock vs. The Competition

TypeShellEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.69
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/19/2025Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,250+21.09%
1/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 3,200 ➝ GBX 3,300+23.46%
12/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,200+30.16%
9/4/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,400+31.10%
5/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 3,000+4.64%
5/3/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,800+32.54%
8/9/2023HSBC
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 Boost TargetGBX 2,570 ➝ GBX 2,670+10.67%
7/10/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,907 ➝ GBX 3,268+41.63%
6/19/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetGBX 2,750 ➝ GBX 2,800+19.41%

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Should I Buy Shell Stock? SHEL Pros and Cons Explained

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 Monday, June 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Shell pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Shell
Bull Case

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

  • Shell plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $68, which is considered attractive given the company's strong fundamentals and growth potential.
  • Shell plc recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.716 per share, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 4.21%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • The company has initiated a stock repurchase program allowing for the buyback of $3.50 billion in shares, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued and is committed to enhancing shareholder value.
  • Analysts project that Shell plc will post earnings per share of 7.67 for the current fiscal year, reflecting strong profitability and growth expectations.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, indicating some caution among market experts regarding its short-term performance.
  • The company reported a revenue of $69.23 billion for the last quarter, which fell short of analysts' expectations, raising concerns about its ability to meet future growth targets.
  • Shell plc's net margin is at 5.57%, which may be considered low compared to industry standards, potentially impacting profitability in a competitive market.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.55, which, while not excessively high, may suggest limited upside potential compared to other investment opportunities.
  • Shell plc's earnings per share decreased from $2.40 in the previous year to $1.84, indicating a decline in profitability that could concern investors looking for consistent growth.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 3,287.50, with a high forecast of GBX 3,400 and a low forecast of GBX 3,200.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SHEL shares.

According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 27.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Shell more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Shell is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.


This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 6/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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