Shell plcSHELTOP PICKJul 06, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 05, 2026. Market Open.
The technical fundamentals in the oil sector are rising with increasing returns on invested capital. It is at a good valuation and actually very cheap. There are growth catalysts in new fields: the lubricants business, carbon capture, LNG. It has taken almost $4 billion in costs out of the business. It is doing the right things in an out-of-favour sector. Buy 11 Hold 9 Sell 0
(Analysts’ price target is $83.68)Demand for carbon energy is still there within the broader, increasing demand for all energy. Plus, a place like Canada doesn't have the grid to support EVs the way some other countries can. People want nuclear, but not in their backyards. So what's the alternative?
Buying back shares in significant quantities. You make $$ when you buy, not when you sell. Good value, likes it long term. Dividend is safe. Yield is 3.84%.
We reiterate SHEL as a TOP PICK. The new CEO re-committed to deploying capital into the highest returns that play to their strengths. This is after the previous CEO vowed to reduce production annually through 2030. Cash reserves are growing and the company is generating $45 billion in free cash flow annually. It trades at 6x earnings, at book value, and supports a 23% ROE. We continue to recommend a stop-loss at $55, looking to achieve $72 --upside potential of 22%. Yield 1.8%
(Analysts’ price target is $72.40)