Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$71.28 +1.46 (+2.09%)

As of 02:29 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 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
12

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

$78.54
10.19% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is $78.54. The highest price target for SHEL is $83.00, while the lowest price target for SHEL is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.19% from the current price of $71.28.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/8/24 to 7/8/25	1 Month Ago 6/8/24 to 6/8/25	3 Months Ago 4/9/24 to 4/9/25	1 Year Ago 7/9/23 to 7/8/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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 Target	$78.54	$78.26	$78.98	$83.33
Forecasted Upside	10.19% Upside	15.03% Upside	23.47% Upside	14.64% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.08% Upside	62.47% Upside	10.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent SHEL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/2/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Ryan Todd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $83.00	+15.38%
6/26/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $79.00	+11.13%
6/16/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	N. Beveridge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
5/13/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Fustier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Cheng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$75.00 ➝ $70.00	+12.82%
4/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Gabelman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$82.00 ➝ $76.00	+23.18%
4/4/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
3/26/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Rainforth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
3/26/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
1/8/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Stone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
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1/7/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$66.50 ➝ $79.80	+23.28%
1/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$80.00	+26.78%
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/5/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Tarr Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$77.00 ➝ $79.00	+12.73%
12/13/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral

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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 Saturday, July 5, 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:

Shell recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
The current stock price is around $69.45, reflecting a solid market position and potential for appreciation as the company continues to perform well.
Shell has initiated a stock repurchase 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, translating to an annual yield of approximately 4.04%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Shell has a diverse operational structure across various segments, including Integrated Gas and Renewables, which positions it well to adapt to changing energy demands and market conditions.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell's revenue for the latest quarter was $69.23 billion, falling short of expectations, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future growth targets.
The company has a net margin of 4.75%, which, while positive, may indicate lower profitability compared to competitors in the energy sector.
Analysts have varied opinions on Shell's stock, with some lowering price targets, which could signal uncertainty in the stock's future performance.
Shell's return on equity stands at 11.71%, which, while decent, may not be as competitive compared to other leading companies in the energy market.
Market volatility and fluctuations in energy prices can significantly impact Shell's performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is $78.54, with a high forecast of $83.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong 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 10.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Hsbc Global Res, Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 (NYSE:SHEL) was last updated on 7/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target