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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,143.04 -2.46 (-0.08%)
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Shell - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 11 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
5

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Shell in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,949
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 2,949. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 4,000, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 44. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.17% from the current price of GBX 3,143.04.
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.
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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/14/25 to 5/14/26		1 Month Ago
4/14/25 to 4/14/26		3 Months Ago
2/13/25 to 2/13/26		1 Year Ago
5/14/24 to 5/14/25
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 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 2,949GBX 3,383.33GBX 3,066.67GBX 3,287.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyBuy

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
2.45
2.40
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/12/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
1 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 4,100 ➝ GBX 4,000+25.85%
5/8/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/8/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/8/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 44 ➝ GBX 44-98.58%
5/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 3,850 ➝ GBX 3,850+16.07%
4/17/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
4/9/2026
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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 DowngradeNeutral
4/8/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/25/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeEqual Weight
11/3/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,650 ➝ GBX 2,700-4.69%
9/4/2024
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,400+31.10%

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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 13, 2026. 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 a consensus rating of "Hold" from multiple research firms, indicating a stable outlook among analysts.
  • The current stock price is around GBX 3,335, which reflects a strong position within its recent trading range.
  • Several analysts have issued buy ratings, suggesting confidence in Shell plc's potential for growth and profitability.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately £186.93 billion, indicating its significant presence in the energy sector.
  • Shell plc is actively working towards becoming a net-zero emissions business by 2050, aligning with global sustainability trends that could enhance its long-term viability.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Shell plc was recently downgraded to a "neutral" rating by BNP Paribas Exane, which may indicate a lack of strong growth prospects in the near term.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 1.5%, which could signal volatility and risk for investors.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 59.97, suggesting a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, which could pose financial risks.
  • Analysts have mixed opinions, with some firms issuing hold ratings, indicating uncertainty about future performance.
  • Shell plc's price-to-earnings ratio is around 11.12, which may not be attractive compared to other companies in the energy sector, potentially limiting investment appeal.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 2,949, with a high forecast of GBX 4,000 and a low forecast of GBX 44.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SHEL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SHEL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted downside of -6.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Shell more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Shell is 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.40. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 5/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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