Shell plcSHELTOP PICKApr 16, 2026Stock 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, a global integrated producer of all things energy - including LNG and renewables, as a TOP PICK. Its global presence makes it an excellent candidate during the current geopolitical uncertainty. Recent quarterly earnings showed the company is prudently using some cash reserves to aggressively buy back shares and analysts expect a 40% income boost in the next earnings report. It trades at 15x earnings, 1.4x book and supports a 10% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $73) to $85, looking to achieve $108 — upside potential of 18%. Yield 1.6%
(Analysts’ price target is $94.91)