Shell (SHEL) News Today

Shell plc (SHEL) shares have risen following a series of share buybacks and analyst upgrades, although environmental compliance concerns and a profit decline have tempered enthusiasm. Key recent developments include:

• Positive Sentiment: Shell announced a new share buy-back program as part of its capital management strategy. Shell plc Announces Share Buy-Back as Part of Capital Management Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Shell purchased additional shares for cancellation on 6 August 2025 under its ongoing buy-back program. Transaction in Own Shares (6 August)
• Positive Sentiment: Shell purchased shares for cancellation on 5 August 2025, continuing its repurchase plan. Transaction in Own Shares (5 August)
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on Shell shares with a GBX 3,000 price target. Shell (LON:SHEL) Earns "Buy" Rating from Berenberg Bank
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages set an average target price of GBX 3,225 for Shell, reflecting analyst consensus. Shell plc (LON:SHEL) Receives GBX 3,225 Average Target Price from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Shell introduced new, improved fuel formulations at its Guam gas stations to enhance performance. IP&E: New, improved fuel formulations at Shell gas stations on Guam
• Negative Sentiment: A community group in Beaver County urged the DEP for timelier air-pollution reports from Shell's ethane cracker. Beaver County group calls on DEP for more timely reports on Shell ethane cracker air pollution
• Negative Sentiment: Shell’s Pennsylvania plastics plant was flagged as a "high-priority" violation of the Clean Air Act. PA Shell plastics plant in 'high-priority' violation of Clean Air Act
• Negative Sentiment: Shell reported a drop in profit, though its share buy-back program remains steady. Shell profit drops, share buyback remains steady