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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$85.38 -1.28 (-1.47%)
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Shell - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
14
Buy
6

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 14 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

$100.46
17.67% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is $100.46. The highest price target for SHEL is $122.40, while the lowest price target for SHEL is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.67% from the current price of $85.38.
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
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Month Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
3 Months Ago
3/11/25 to 3/11/26
1 Year Ago
6/9/24 to 6/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
11 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$100.46$97.33$81.33$78.26
Forecasted Upside17.67% Upside15.94% Upside-6.99% Downside14.64% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldBuy

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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.30
2.40
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.15% Upside40.75% Upside14.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/1/2026 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
5/25/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/21/2026
Mark Wilson
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$122.40+39.21%
5/18/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyHold
4/22/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$91.00 ➝ $122.00+36.38%
4/17/2026 Set TargetOutperformNeutral$101.00+10.36%
4/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$112.00 ➝ $110.00+19.78%
4/9/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
4/9/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$77.00 ➝ $94.00+2.13%
3/24/2026 DowngradeOverweightEqual Weight
3/12/2026Boost TargetOverweight$89.00 ➝ $106.00+19.55%
1/26/2026 DowngradeOutperformSector Perform
12/5/2025 DowngradeBuyNeutral
11/25/2025 DowngradeBuyNeutral
11/3/2025 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/8/2025DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageHold$70.00-2.01%
7/11/2025 DowngradeNeutral
6/16/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
4/4/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
3/26/2025Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/5/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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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, June 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:

  • The current stock price is around $85.35, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Shell reported strong earnings recently, with earnings per share exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • High fuel prices have positively impacted Shell's recent earnings, suggesting potential for continued profitability in its core oil and gas business.
  • Shell has been recognized as a top-ranked value stock, reflecting its strong fundamentals and potential for growth.
  • The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a manageable level of debt compared to its equity, which can be a sign of financial stability.

Shell
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts have issued an average "Hold" rating for Shell, suggesting that there may not be significant upside potential at current stock levels.
  • Recent downgrades from several equity research analysts indicate a cautious outlook on Shell's stock performance.
  • Shell is undergoing strategic changes, including potential asset sales, which may introduce uncertainty regarding its future direction and stability.
  • The company has faced challenges in meeting revenue expectations, which could raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Despite positive sentiment, the overall market conditions for energy stocks can be volatile, impacting Shell's performance.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is $100.46, with a high forecast of $122.40 and a low forecast of $70.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 14 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 upside of 17.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 6 downgrades and 5 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Shell less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Shell is 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.40. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SHEL) was last updated on 6/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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