Shell Continues 2025 Buy-Back With Fresh Share Repurchases for Cancellation

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

Shell plc has executed another tranche of its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing and cancelling a total of 1,863,897 shares on 30 December 2025 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam, with trades conducted in both sterling and euros. The transactions, carried out independently by Merrill Lynch International within predefined parameters and under UK and EU market abuse and listing rules, form part of the on- and off-market components of a wider capital return initiative announced in late October 2025, underscoring Shell’s continued use of buy-backs as a tool to manage its capital structure and return excess cash to shareholders.

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 company headquartered in the UK, active across the oil, gas and broader energy value chain. It produces and markets hydrocarbons and low-carbon energy solutions, serving industrial, commercial and consumer markets worldwide while managing a large international listed equity base.

Average Trading Volume: 9,796,316

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £153.8B

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