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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$71.18 -1.12 (-1.55%)
Closing price 07/14/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 3 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
10.34% Upside
According to the 15 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 10.34% from the current price of $71.18.
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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/15/24 to 7/15/25
1 Month Ago
6/15/24 to 6/15/25
3 Months Ago
4/16/24 to 4/16/25
1 Year Ago
7/16/23 to 7/15/24
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 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$77.73$85.00
Forecasted Upside10.34% Upside7.95% Upside21.39% Upside16.50% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate 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.
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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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.67
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.13% Upside61.08% Upside10.77% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/11/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
7/11/2025Santander
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeNeutral
7/2/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Ryan Todd
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $83.00+15.38%
6/26/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Roger Read
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $79.00+11.13%
6/16/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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N. Beveridge
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
5/13/2025Hsbc Global Res
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K. Fustier
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4/8/2025TD Cowen
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J. Gabelman
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$82.00 ➝ $76.00+23.18%
4/4/2025TD Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/26/2025Barclays
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L. Rainforth
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
3/26/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
1/8/2025UBS Group
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J. Stone
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/7/2025Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$66.50 ➝ $79.80+23.28%
1/3/2025Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$80.00+26.78%
10/2/2024Citigroup
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A. Syme
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8/5/2024Berenberg Bank
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H. Tarr
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6/6/2024Argus
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W. Selesky
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $79.00+12.73%
12/13/2023BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ 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 Wednesday, July 9, 2025. 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:

  • The current stock price is around $69.45, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Shell recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a robust stock repurchase program authorized for $3.50 billion, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued and is committed to returning value to shareholders.
  • Shell has a solid dividend yield of approximately 4.04%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in the current market environment.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion of Shell's stock, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Shell's revenue for the latest quarter was $69.23 billion, which fell short of analysts' expectations, raising concerns about future growth potential.
  • The company experienced a decline in EPS compared to the same period last year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on Shell, with some lowering their price targets, which could signal uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • Shell's net margin of 4.75% is relatively low, suggesting that the company may face challenges in managing costs effectively.
  • The energy sector is subject to volatility, and fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact Shell's financial performance and stock price.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 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.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHEL shares.

According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 10.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Shell has been rated by research analysts at Hsbc Global Res, Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Santander, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Shell more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Shell is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SHEL) was last updated on 7/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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