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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,522.50 -14.00 (-0.55%)
(As of 12:30 PM ET)

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
5

Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 5 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,400
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,400. 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 34.79% from the current price of GBX 2,522.50.
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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/11/23 to 12/10/24
1 Month Ago
11/11/23 to 11/10/24
3 Months Ago
9/12/23 to 9/11/24
1 Year Ago
12/11/22 to 12/11/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 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 TargetGBX 3,400GBX 3,400GBX 3,400GBX 2,999.36
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
2.82
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/4/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,400+31.10%
7/9/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,400+20.18%
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%
5/17/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,000+25.50%
3/21/2023Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeOverweightGBX 2,625 ➝ GBX 2,405+4.20%
2/7/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingTop Pick

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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, December 5, 2024. 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 a consensus rating of "Buy" with a target price of $82.00, indicating strong market confidence in the stock's potential for growth.
  • The current stock price is $65.06, which is below the consensus target price, suggesting a potential upside for investors looking to buy at a lower entry point.
  • Shell plc recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.688, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.75 and a yield of 4.23%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • The company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging debt while minimizing financial risk.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $201.39 billion, Shell plc is a large and stable company, which can be appealing to investors seeking reliability in their portfolios.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Despite a strong dividend yield, the company's dividend payout ratio is 56.58%, which may raise concerns about sustainability if earnings do not grow.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week range between $60.34 and $74.61, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Shell plc's beta of 0.56 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, but it may also indicate limited growth potential in a rapidly changing energy sector.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive and regulated industry, which can impact profitability and growth prospects due to external factors.
  • Recent trading volumes have been below average, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence in the stock at its current price level.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 3,400, with a high forecast of GBX 3,800 and a low forecast of GBX 3,000.

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 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 34.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Shell has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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.


This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 12/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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