Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Shell (SHEL) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw Shell (SHEL) settling at $98.95, representing a +2.59% change from its previous close.
NYSE · SHEL
Shell plc American Depositary Shares (Each represents two Ordinary shares)
Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
$98.95
Up+$2.50 (+2.59%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 11:13 AM
SID Score
7.3/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
45/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 211.68B
- P/E ratio
- 14.52
- Dividend yield
- 2.89%
- 52-week range
- $68.63 – $97.63
- Volume
- 5.05M
- Avg. volume
- 4.18M
Price performance
SHEL price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
SHEL closed at $98.95 after 20 trading sessions, up 7.54% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $98.95
- Period change
- +7.54%
- Period low
- $90.70
- Period high
- $98.95
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $96.74 | $99.155 | $96.63 | $98.95 | 5.05M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $97.36 | $97.625 | $96.085 | $96.45 | 6.75M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $96.08 | $96.89 | $95.81 | $96.77 | 5.25M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $96.81 | $96.99 | $95.66 | $95.96 | 6.48M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $96.04 | $96.265 | $95.08 | $95.60 | 8.38M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $94.85 | $95.805 | $94.421 | $95.32 | 7.43M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $93.03 | $93.59 | $92.16 | $92.95 | 6.85M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $92.56 | $93.43 | $92.24 | $92.33 | 5.43M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $92.98 | $93.6672 | $92.63 | $92.80 | 8.17M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $92.72 | $93.86 | $92.47 | $93.51 | 11.11M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $92.04 | $92.55 | $91.02 | $91.45 | 6.15M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $90.74 | $91.08 | $90.465 | $90.91 | 7.6M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $91.23 | $91.35 | $90.05 | $90.70 | 6.91M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $91.23 | $92.24 | $91.01 | $91.11 | 7.94M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $92.38 | $92.71 | $91.97 | $92.22 | 5.65M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $92.82 | $93.61 | $92.70 | $93.00 | 5.66M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $93.87 | $94.02 | $93.07 | $93.33 | 3.46M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $94.11 | $94.70 | $93.63 | $93.65 | 4.92M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $93.00 | $93.65 | $92.62 | $92.77 | 4.94M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $92.50 | $92.60 | $91.84 | $92.01 | 4.38M |
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SHEL research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2024, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2024, reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 48% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 12 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $89.00
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 6
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Berenberg Bank | Buy | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
| Jul 3, 2026 | JP Morgan Cazenove | Overweight | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| May 12, 2026 | Berenberg Bank | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Shell Strengthens U.S. LNG Position With New MET Supply Deal
SHEL expands its U.S. to Europe LNG strategy with a multi-year MET deal, strengthening customer ties and tapping rising global demand.
Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
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Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026
Constellation Energy in deal to buy 609-MW Rhode Island gas plant from Shell
The deal expands Constellation’s ISO New England portfolio. In a separate transaction, Shell acquired a 169-MW Pennsylvania gas portfolio to grow its PJM Interconnection position.
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Shell plc Stock Performance
Shell plc American Depositary Shares have demonstrated strong momentum across multiple timeframes, with the stock trading at $98.95 per share. Per SID market data, SHEL has gained 7.26% over the past month, 12.6% over three months, and an impressive 35.2% over the trailing twelve months. The stock currently trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $89.49 and its 200-day moving average of $83.73, representing premiums of approximately 10.6% and 18.2% respectively, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 65.6, indicating bullish momentum while remaining below the commonly referenced overbought threshold of 70. SHEL carries a notably low beta of -0.094, suggesting minimal correlation with broader market movements. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 4.18 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for the company's $211.7 billion market capitalization.
Shell plc Valuation Analysis
Shell plc trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.52, which positions the integrated energy major at a moderate valuation relative to historical energy sector benchmarks, per SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at 1.43, suggesting that the current earnings multiple is roughly in line with projected growth rates, according to SEC filings. Shell's price-to-book ratio of 1.21 indicates the stock trades at a modest premium to its net asset value, a characteristic common among large-cap integrated oil and gas companies with substantial tangible asset bases. The dividend yield currently registers at approximately 4.0%, providing a meaningful income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of $211.7 billion, Shell remains one of the largest publicly traded energy companies globally. The combination of a below-market P/E ratio and an above-average dividend yield reflects the valuation profile typical of capital-intensive energy majors.
Smart Money Activity for SHEL
Shell plc currently registers a smart money composite score of 39 out of 100, generating a bearish signal according to SID market data. The institutional component scores 21.0 out of 25, reflecting robust participation from large asset managers and pension funds in SHEL's shareholder base, per 13F institutional filings. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, indicating a moderate level of buying or holding activity among company executives and directors, according to SEC Form 4 filings. However, the dark pool activity score registers at just 5.0 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange accumulation by sophisticated market participants. Congressional trading activity scores 0.8 out of 25, indicating negligible involvement from U.S. lawmakers in SHEL positions. The divergence between strong institutional ownership and weak dark pool activity creates the subdued overall composite score. The bearish smart money signal suggests that despite Shell's strong price performance, institutional positioning trends have not confirmed continued upside conviction among large-scale investors.
Shell plc Earnings Outlook
Shell plc has delivered mixed but largely positive earnings results across recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. The most recent quarter showed earnings of $3.52 per ADS against analyst estimates of $2.83, representing a positive surprise of $0.69, or approximately 24.4%. The prior quarter also exceeded expectations, with actual earnings of $2.44 versus the $2.13 consensus estimate, a beat of $0.31 per share. However, an earlier quarter saw Shell miss estimates, reporting $1.14 against expectations of $1.26, a negative surprise of $0.12. Per analyst estimates, the upcoming quarter carries a consensus estimate of $1.87 per ADS. The pattern of recent beats suggests operational execution has improved, particularly in Shell's integrated gas and upstream segments. Shell's ability to exceed consensus expectations in two of the last three reported quarters has contributed to the stock's trailing twelve-month gain of 35.2%.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for SHEL
Wall Street coverage of Shell plc reflects a predominantly constructive outlook, according to recent analyst reports. In July 2026, Berenberg Bank reiterated a Buy rating on SHEL, while JP Morgan Cazenove maintained an Overweight recommendation, per SID consensus data. Citigroup initiated or reiterated a Neutral stance on July 8, 2026, representing the sole non-bullish call among recent coverage updates. Jefferies issued a Buy rating on May 21, 2026, and Berenberg Bank had previously reiterated its Buy recommendation on May 12, 2026. Across the five most recent analyst actions, four carry bullish designations — three Buy ratings and one Overweight — while only one maintains a Neutral position. No analyst has issued a Sell or Underperform rating in the recent coverage period. The consensus bullish tilt aligns with Shell's strong earnings beat trajectory, with the stock's 35.2% one-year return validating the constructive thesis held by the majority of covering analysts.
