Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,477.50 -9.00 (-0.36%)

As of 05/21/2025 11:53 AM 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

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

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 32.69% from the current price of GBX 2,477.50.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/22/24 to 5/22/25	1 Month Ago 4/22/24 to 4/22/25	3 Months Ago 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Year Ago 5/23/23 to 5/22/24
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)	6 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 Target	GBX 3,287.50	GBX 3,325	GBX 3,325	GBX 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.

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	3.00	2.69
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
2/19/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,250	+21.09%
1/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 3,200 ➝ GBX 3,300	+23.46%
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	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	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	GBX 3,000	+4.64%
5/3/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 3,800	+32.54%
8/9/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 2,570 ➝ GBX 2,670	+10.67%
7/10/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 2,907 ➝ GBX 3,268	+41.63%
6/19/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 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 Wednesday, May 14, 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:

The current stock price is around $66.36, which is considered attractive given the company's strong fundamentals and growth potential.
Shell plc has a consensus rating of "Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
Shell plc has initiated a stock buyback program worth $3.50 billion, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.716 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 4.32%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell plc's revenue for the latest quarter was $69.23 billion, which fell short of analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
The company has a net margin of 5.57%, which may be considered low compared to industry standards, suggesting less profitability per dollar of revenue.
Shell plc's return on equity (ROE) is 12.75%, which, while positive, may not be as high as some competitors, indicating less efficient use of equity capital.
The stock has a beta of 0.38, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.22, the stock may be perceived as fairly valued, leaving less room for significant price appreciation in the near term.

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 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 analysts is that investors should "buy" SHEL shares.
: According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 32.69% 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.

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 5/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target