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Shell Continues Share Buy-Back with Over 1.3 Million Shares Repurchased for Cancellation

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  • Shell repurchased over 1.3 million shares for cancellation under its ongoing buy-back programme.
  • The buy-back is executed independently by Merrill Lynch and adheres to UK and EU market rules, reinforcing Shell’s capital-return strategy.
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Shell Continues Share Buy-Back with Over 1.3 Million Shares Repurchased for Cancellation

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The latest announcement is out from Shell (UK) ( (GB:SHEL) ).

Shell plc has repurchased a total of 1,306,279 of its own shares on 14 January 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam for cancellation, as part of its previously announced share buy-back programme. The buy-back, executed independently by Merrill Lynch International within pre‑set parameters and under Shell’s on- and off‑market repurchase authorities, is being carried out in compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing regulations, underscoring the company’s continued focus on returning capital to shareholders and actively managing its capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHEL) stock is a Hold with a £27.00 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 company active across the oil, gas and expanding low‑carbon energy value chain, producing and marketing fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and power to customers worldwide. Listed in London and Amsterdam, it is one of the world’s largest integrated energy groups and a major constituent of European equity indices, making its capital allocation and shareholder-return policies closely watched by investors.

Average Trading Volume: 9,946,004

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £151.2B

See more insights into SHEL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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