Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$71.08 -0.88 (-1.22%)

Closing price 03/21/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$70.85 -0.22 (-0.31%)

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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

Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
12

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for SHEL.

Consensus Price Target

$79.48
11.82% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Shell, the average price target is $79.48. The highest price target for SHEL is $82.00, while the lowest price target for SHEL is $72.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.82% from the current price of $71.08.

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SHEL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$79.48	$79.11	$79.80	$67.00
Forecasted Upside	11.82% Upside	18.67% Upside	29.88% Upside	0.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Hold

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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	3.15	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.82% Upside	2,192.43% Upside	18.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SHEL News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/19/2025	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars	Jason Gabelman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$81.00 ➝ $82.00	+15.01%
3/19/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	J. Gabelman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$81.00	+14.14%
1/31/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$86.00 ➝ $82.00	+23.35%
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%
12/19/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$82.00 ➝ $72.00	+18.69%
10/11/2024	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	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/10/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $80.00	+16.48%
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
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10/2/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Rainforth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
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
7/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Borkhataria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate 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 Wednesday, March 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:

Shell recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.716 per share, up from $0.69, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.86, providing a yield of approximately 4.23%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
The company has a strong 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's stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of around $79.11, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
With a recent earnings per share (EPS) forecast of 7.67 for the current year, Shell is expected to show growth, which can attract growth-oriented investors looking for companies with upward earnings momentum.
The stock is currently trading around $66.64, which is near its 50-day moving average, indicating stability and potential for upward movement as it aligns with market trends.

Shell
Bear Case

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

Shell reported earnings of $1.20 per share, missing analysts' expectations of $1.74, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future earnings targets.
The net margin of 5.57% indicates that while Shell is profitable, its profitability may be lower compared to competitors, which could affect its competitive position in the market.
Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some price targets being reduced, such as Wells Fargo lowering their target from $86.00 to $82.00, which may signal caution among investors.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 56.97%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Market volatility and fluctuations in energy prices can impact Shell's performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

SHEL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Shell is $79.48, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $72.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Shell in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 9 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SHEL shares.
: According to analysts, Shell's stock has a predicted upside of 11.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Shell's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Shell has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, TD Securities, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research 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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Shell (SHEL) Stock Forecast & Price Target