Shell Continues Capital Return Drive With December Share Buy-Back

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

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,967,666 of its own shares on 19 December 2025 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam for cancellation, as part of its ongoing share buy‑back programme announced at the end of October. The buy‑back, executed by Merrill Lynch International under preset parameters and in compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, continues Shell’s capital return strategy to shareholders by reducing the number of shares in issue, which can enhance earnings per share and underscore management’s commitment to disciplined balance sheet and capital allocation policies.

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 active across the oil, gas and power value chain, including exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals and growing low‑carbon and renewable energy businesses. Listed in London and Amsterdam, Shell targets both wholesale and retail energy markets worldwide, serving industrial, commercial and consumer customers.

Average Trading Volume: 9,829,599

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £151.6B

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