Shell Continues Share Buy-Back Programme With New Share Purchases for Cancellation

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

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,464,165 of its own shares on 22 December 2025 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme, with the purchased shares designated for cancellation. The transactions, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within preset parameters, form part of the company’s broader capital return strategy and are conducted under its existing shareholder authorities and in full compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, underscoring Shell’s continued focus on shareholder distributions and adherence to regulatory standards in its buy-back activities.

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 headquartered in the UK, operating across the oil, gas, and increasingly low-carbon and renewable energy sectors. It is one of the world’s largest integrated energy providers, supplying fuels, lubricants, chemicals and power to retail, industrial and commercial customers in multiple regions.

Average Trading Volume: 10,052,169

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £154.1B

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