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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,609 +12.00 (+0.33%)
As of 12:26 PM Eastern

Shell - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
6

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,775
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,775. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 4,500, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 2,700. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.60% from the current price of GBX 3,609.
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
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
1 Month Ago
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
3 Months Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Year Ago
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,775GBX 3,775GBX 2,899GBX 3,110
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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
2.50
2.44
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/24/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/25/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,500+32.47%
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,000+19.09%
7/3/2026 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 3,900 ➝ GBX 3,600+24.16%
5/18/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/17/2026 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
4/9/2026 DowngradeNeutral
3/25/2026 DowngradeEqual Weight
11/3/2025 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,650 ➝ GBX 2,700-4.69%

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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 Sunday, October 4, 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 approved the final investment decision for the second phase of the LNG Canada project, which is expected to expand the facility's capacity to approximately 28 million tonnes per annum, strengthening the company's position in the global LNG market and providing long-term production and cash-flow growth.
  • The company is actively executing its share buy-back program, having recently purchased and cancelled nearly 2 million shares in the latest reported transactions, which reduces the total share count and can increase per-share earnings while signaling management's confidence in the company's balance sheet and cash generation.
  • Shell plc currently trades at a stock price of $3597.00, which is below the average 12-month target price of GBX 3,775 set by twelve analysts who have issued a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy," suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • The company has selected contractors for the second phase of the LNG Canada expansion, indicating that the project is progressing from planning toward execution, which could benefit Shell from rising global demand for flexible gas supplies.
  • Shell plc offers a dividend yield of 3.22%, providing a steady income stream for investors, supported by the company's strategy to deliver more value with less emissions as it works to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Shell plc is facing a $5.2 billion fine, which represents a significant financial liability that could impact the company's cash flow and overall financial health in the near term.
  • UBS Group has reiterated a "Neutral" rating on Shell, suggesting limited near-term upside at the current valuation despite the company's strong cash returns and LNG growth prospects, indicating that some analysts believe the stock is fairly valued or overvalued.
  • Shell increased petrol and diesel prices in a new round of fuel-price adjustments linked to the Middle East conflict, which may support downstream revenue but can also pressure fuel demand and does not necessarily translate into higher refining or retail margins.
  • Insider Sinead Gorman sold 30,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 31st, at an average price of GBX 3,369, for a total value of £1,010,700, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • Shell has a debt-to-equity ratio of 40.42, which indicates a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk if interest rates rise or if the company's earnings decline.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 3,775, with a high forecast of GBX 4,500 and a low forecast of GBX 2,700.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHEL shares.

According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 4.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Shell has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Shell analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/25/2026.
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