Shell Cancels 668,000 Shares in Latest Tranche of Ongoing Buyback Programme

Shell (UK) ( (GB:SHEL) ) has shared an announcement.

Shell plc has repurchased 668,327 of its own shares on 24 December 2025 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam for cancellation, as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme announced in October 2025. The transactions, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within pre-set parameters, are being carried out both on- and off-market under existing shareholder authorities and in full compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, underscoring Shell’s continued capital-return strategy and disciplined approach to managing its share capital for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHEL) stock is a Buy with a £40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shell (UK) stock, see the GB:SHEL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:SHEL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SHEL is a Outperform.

Shell’s overall stock score reflects a stable financial position with strong operational margins and a solid balance sheet. The company’s attractive valuation and positive earnings call sentiment contribute positively. However, technical analysis indicates potential short-term weakness, and challenges in revenue and cash flow growth present risks.

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More about Shell (UK)

Shell plc is a global energy and petrochemicals company, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, the refining and marketing of petroleum products, and the development of low-carbon and renewable energy solutions. Listed in London and Amsterdam, it is one of the world’s largest integrated energy groups, serving industrial, commercial and retail customers across multiple regions.

Average Trading Volume: 9,822,917

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £154.2B

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