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Shell Continues Capital Return Drive with Further Share Buy-Backs

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  • Shell repurchased over 1.35 million shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing buy-back programme.
  • The independently executed buy-back aligns with UK and EU rules, supporting Shell’s capital return strategy and EPS enhancement.
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Shell Continues Capital Return Drive with Further Share Buy-Backs

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An announcement from Shell (UK) ( (GB:SHEL) ) is now available.

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,351,003 of its own shares for cancellation on 29 January 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme announced in October 2025. The buy-back, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within pre-set parameters and in line with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, underscores Shell’s continuing capital return strategy and balance sheet management, reducing the number of shares in issue and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors while reinforcing its commitment to disciplined shareholder distributions.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHEL) stock is a Hold with a £31.00 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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:SHEL stock, click here.

More about Shell (UK)

Shell plc is a global energy and petrochemicals company engaged primarily in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and gas, as well as in the development of low-carbon and renewable energy solutions. The company serves industrial, commercial and retail customers worldwide and remains one of the largest integrated energy groups listed on European and UK exchanges.

Average Trading Volume: 10,188,493

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £152.9B

For a thorough assessment of SHEL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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