Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,441.90 +1.40 (+0.06%)

As of 12:47 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

Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
6

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 6 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,325

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,325. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,800, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.16% from the current price of GBX 2,441.90.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/1/24 to 5/1/25	1 Month Ago 4/1/24 to 4/1/25	3 Months Ago 2/1/24 to 1/31/25	1 Year Ago 5/2/23 to 5/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 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 3,325	GBX 3,325	GBX 3,350	GBX 3,109.78
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 Thursday, April 24, 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 has received a consensus rating of "Buy" from multiple analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price is around GBX 2,794, which is significantly higher than its 52-week low, suggesting a positive trend in market valuation.
Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, including an increase in price targets, reflect optimism about Shell's growth potential and profitability.
Shell plc has a solid dividend yield of approximately 4.44%, providing investors with a reliable income stream, which is particularly attractive in volatile markets.
The company operates across diverse segments, including Integrated Gas and Renewables, positioning it well for future energy transitions and market demands.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Despite positive ratings, Shell's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 1%, indicating potential volatility.
The company reported earnings that missed consensus estimates, which may raise concerns about its short-term financial performance.
Shell's price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
Market conditions and regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact Shell's operations and profitability, introducing uncertainty for investors.
Insider ownership is low, with only 0.07% of shares held by insiders, which may indicate a lack of confidence from company executives in the stock's future performance.

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 3,325, with a high forecast of GBX 3,800 and a low forecast of GBX 3,000.
: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 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 36.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank in the past 90 days.
: 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 5/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target