Shell Continues Share Buy-Back Programme With Fresh Share Repurchases

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

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,321,082 of its own shares on 19 January 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam for cancellation, as part of its ongoing on- and off‑market share buy-back programme launched in October 2025. The buy-back, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within predefined parameters and in full compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, underscores Shell’s continued focus on capital returns to shareholders and balance sheet management, reinforcing its shareholder remuneration strategy within the regulatory frameworks governing share repurchases in its core listing jurisdictions.

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 power value chain. The group is active in exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, and an expanding portfolio of low‑carbon and renewable energy solutions, serving retail, commercial and industrial customers worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 10,001,106

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £156.3B

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