Shell (NYSE:SHEL) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.29 EPS

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The energy company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.29, FiscalAI reports. Shell had a return on equity of 11.18% and a net margin of 6.85%.The business had revenue of $94.66 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $86.22 billion.

Shell Stock Up 1.6%

NYSE SHEL traded up $1.42 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $91.93. 7,056,456 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,236,755. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.27. The company has a market capitalization of $257.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.06. The company’s 50-day moving average is $83.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.01. Shell has a one year low of $68.63 and a one year high of $94.90.

More Shell News

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major earnings beat: Shell reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $9.84 billion, up sharply from $6.92 billion in the prior quarter and more than double the year-earlier result. Results exceeded the roughly $8.92 billion analyst consensus, helped by higher oil and gas prices, stronger refining margins and robust trading performance. Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Buybacks maintained and expanded: Shell announced a new $3 billion share-repurchase program, alongside approximately $1.2 billion remaining from an earlier program. The buybacks signal confidence in cash generation and support per-share value. Shell plans £3.1bn of buybacks as profits soar on higher oil prices
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend confirmed: Shell declared a second-quarter interim dividend of $0.3906 per ordinary share, reinforcing its shareholder-return strategy. Shell plc Second Quarter 2026 Interim Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio optimization: Shell agreed to sell BG Cyprus to MOL Group for up to $720 million, including milestone-linked payments. The transaction could provide additional cash and streamline the portfolio. Shell to sell BG Cyprus for up to $720 million
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst outlook improves: Erste Group analysts raised their earnings estimates, reflecting the strong quarter, although future profits remain sensitive to commodity prices and geopolitical conditions. Erste Group Bank Analysts Boost Earnings Estimates for Shell
• Negative Sentiment: Environmental and legal risk: Internal documents reportedly show Shell kept a polluted Niger Delta pipeline operating despite staff warnings. The allegations could increase reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, cleanup costs and litigation risk. Internal documents reveal Shell decision to keep polluted Niger Delta pipeline open despite staff warnings

Institutional Trading of Shell

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 51.7% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 7,463 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $468,000 after buying an additional 2,545 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its stake in Shell by 30.4% in the 4th quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 180,630 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $13,273,000 after acquiring an additional 42,129 shares in the last quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors grew its stake in shares of Shell by 11.4% during the 4th quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 42,598 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $3,130,000 after acquiring an additional 4,347 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its holdings in shares of Shell by 6.2% in the fourth quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 39,670 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $2,915,000 after purchasing an additional 2,299 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Shell by 70.1% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 32,564 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $2,386,000 after purchasing an additional 13,419 shares during the last quarter. 28.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on SHEL shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered Shell from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Erste Group Bank reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. BNP Paribas Exane set a $101.00 target price on shares of Shell and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. HSBC raised shares of Shell from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Mizuho initiated coverage on shares of Shell in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $98.00 price objective for the company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $99.41.

About Shell

Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) is a global integrated energy company that operates across the full oil and gas value chain as well as in developing lower-carbon energy solutions. The company traces its roots to the early 20th century merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading, and today it is organized to explore for and produce hydrocarbons, process and refine them, manufacture petrochemicals, and market fuel, lubricants and related products under the Shell brand around the world.

Shell’s principal activities include upstream exploration and production of oil and natural gas, integrated gas operations including liquefied natural gas (LNG), and downstream refining, supply and marketing.