Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,618 -21.00 (-0.80%)

As of 12:22 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Shell in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,158.33

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,158.33. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,400, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 2,650. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.64% from the current price of GBX 2,618.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/18/24 to 8/18/25	1 Month Ago 7/19/24 to 7/19/25	3 Months Ago 5/20/24 to 5/20/25	1 Year Ago 8/19/23 to 8/18/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 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 Target	GBX 3,158.33	GBX 3,225	GBX 3,287.50	GBX 3,400
Consensus Rating	Moderate 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.

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.

Shell Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Shell	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.83	2.65
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SHEL News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/1/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,000	+11.50%
8/1/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 2,450 ➝ GBX 2,650	-2.50%
8/1/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
8/1/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	GBX 3,400	+25.09%
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,200	+30.16%
9/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,400	+31.10%
5/3/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 3,800	+32.54%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 11:14 PM ET.

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, August 18, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Shell pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Shell
Bull Case

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

Shell plc recently reported strong earnings, with an EPS of $1.42, surpassing analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has initiated a significant share buyback plan, authorizing the repurchase of $3.50 billion in shares, which often signals that management believes the stock is undervalued.
Shell plc declared a quarterly dividend of $0.716 per share, reflecting a solid annualized dividend yield of around 4.0%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The current stock price is approximately $35.77, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 12-month high, suggesting potential for growth.
Analysts have generally rated Shell plc positively, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell plc's revenue for the last quarter was below analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about future growth potential.
The company has a net margin of 4.93%, which, while positive, may be considered low compared to industry standards, potentially limiting profitability.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift to a "neutral" rating by Santander, could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Shell plc's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $30.17, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 64.41%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, especially in fluctuating market conditions.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 3,158.33, with a high forecast of GBX 3,400 and a low forecast of GBX 2,650.
: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHEL shares.
: According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 20.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Shell more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Shell is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 8/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target