Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$72.06 +0.61 (+0.85%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
10

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

$76.71
6.46% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is $76.71. The highest price target for SHEL is $82.00, while the lowest price target for SHEL is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.46% from the current price of $72.06.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/20/24 to 8/20/25	1 Month Ago 7/21/24 to 7/21/25	3 Months Ago 5/22/24 to 5/22/25	1 Year Ago 8/21/23 to 8/20/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$76.71	$78.69	$78.35	$85.00
Forecasted Upside	6.46% Upside	11.87% Upside	18.80% Upside	19.05% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.64	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.73% Upside	57.79% Upside	11.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SHEL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/20/2025	Melius Research 0 of 5 stars	James West Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$70.00	-2.91%
8/18/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Ryan Todd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$84.00 ➝ $82.00	+13.98%
8/4/2025	Hsbc Global Res 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/4/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kim Fustier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$78.90 ➝ $78.30	+8.77%
7/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
7/11/2025	Santander Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral
6/26/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $79.00	+11.13%
6/16/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Beveridge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
4/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Gabelman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$82.00 ➝ $76.00	+23.18%
4/4/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
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3/26/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Rainforth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
3/26/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
1/8/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Stone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
1/7/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$66.50 ➝ $79.80	+23.28%
1/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$80.00	+26.78%
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/5/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Tarr Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$77.00 ➝ $79.00	+12.73%
12/13/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ 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 Monday, August 18, 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:

Shell recently reported earnings per share of $1.42, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
The company has authorized a substantial share buyback program worth $3.50 billion, suggesting that its leadership believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
Shell declared a quarterly dividend of $0.716 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.86 and a yield of approximately 4.0%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
With a return on equity of 10.67%, Shell demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
The current stock price is around $78.64, reflecting a consensus target price that suggests potential for growth, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell's revenue for the last quarter was $66.44 billion, falling short of analysts' expectations of $69.31 billion, which may raise concerns about future growth prospects.
The company has a net margin of 4.93%, which, while positive, may indicate limited profitability compared to competitors in the energy sector.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction in target prices by firms like Wells Fargo and HSBC, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Shell's payout ratio is currently at 64.41%, which, while manageable, suggests that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Market volatility in the energy sector can impact Shell's stock performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is $76.71, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 10 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 6.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Melius, Melius Research, Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Santander, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Shell less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Shell is 2.59 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.64. Learn more on how SHEL compares to other companies.

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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target