Shell Continues Capital Return Drive with December Share Buy-Back

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

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,486,776 of its own shares for cancellation on 18 December 2025 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme announced on 30 October 2025. The transactions, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within pre-set parameters and under the company’s existing authorities, are being conducted in 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 the benefit of 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 and petrochemicals company, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas, refining, chemicals and a growing portfolio of low‑carbon and renewable energy solutions, serving industrial, commercial and retail customers worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 9,960,665

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £149.9B

See more data about SHEL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.