Shell Continues 2025–26 Buy-Back With New Share Purchases for Cancellation

Shell (UK) ( (GB:SHEL) ) has issued an update.

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,324,264 shares on 20 January 2026 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, underscore Shell’s continued use of capital returns through buy-backs while adhering to UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, signalling an ongoing focus on shareholder distributions and disciplined capital management.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHEL) stock is a Buy with a £36.00 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 company headquartered in the UK, operating across the oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas value chain, as well as expanding in power, renewables, and low-carbon solutions. It serves retail, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide with fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and energy products, and remains a key player in international energy markets and transition strategies.

Average Trading Volume: 9,943,738

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £156.3B

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