Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,637.50 -46.50 (-1.73%)

As of 12:30 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 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
6

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

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,325

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is GBX 3,325. The highest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,800, while the lowest price target for SHEL is GBX 3,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.07% from the current price of GBX 2,637.50.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 3,325	GBX 3,350	GBX 3,400	GBX 2,943.67
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	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
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.85
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent SHEL News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/19/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,250	+21.09%
1/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 3,200 ➝ GBX 3,300	+23.46%
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,200	+30.16%
9/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,400	+31.10%
5/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	GBX 3,000	+4.64%
5/3/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 3,800	+32.54%
8/9/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 2,570 ➝ GBX 2,670	+10.67%
7/10/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 2,907 ➝ GBX 3,268	+41.63%
6/19/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 2,750 ➝ GBX 2,800	+19.41%
3/21/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Overweight	GBX 2,625 ➝ GBX 2,405	+4.20%
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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, February 19, 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 plc:

Shell plc recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.716, up from $0.69, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase represents an annualized dividend of $2.86, providing a yield of 4.23%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
The company has a solid return on equity of 12.75%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which can be a positive sign for potential investors.
Shell plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $79.11, suggesting that analysts are optimistic about the stock's future performance.
Despite a recent earnings miss, with an EPS of $1.20 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.74, analysts expect Shell plc to post an EPS of 7.67 for the current year, indicating potential for recovery and growth.
The current stock price is positioned at a level that may offer a good entry point for investors looking to capitalize on future growth, especially given the positive outlook from several equity analysts.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell plc reported a net margin of only 5.57%, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability compared to competitors in the energy sector.
The company missed earnings expectations significantly, which could raise concerns about its operational efficiency and ability to meet market forecasts in the future.
Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, with some firms lowering their expectations for Shell plc's stock price, which may signal a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
The payout ratio is relatively high at 56.97%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
With ongoing volatility in the energy market, Shell plc may face external pressures that could impact its financial stability and stock performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is GBX 3,325, with a high forecast of GBX 3,800 and a low forecast of GBX 3,000.
: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SHEL shares.
: According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 26.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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 (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 2/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target