Manning & Napier Advisors LLC Sells 21,309 Shares of Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR $SHEL

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC decreased its position in shares of Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) by 16.4% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 108,558 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 21,309 shares during the quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC’s holdings in Shell were worth $8,418,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of SHEL. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Shell in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its stake in shares of Shell by 186.7% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 473 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 308 shares during the period. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in Shell during the 4th quarter worth about $36,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in shares of Shell in the 4th quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Kilter Group LLC increased its holdings in Shell by 83.1% in the second quarter. Kilter Group LLC now owns 498 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. 28.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Shell Stock Performance

NYSE:SHEL opened at $93.04 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.43. The firm has a market cap of $260.83 billion, a PE ratio of 10.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.05. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $85.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $85.99. Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR has a fifty-two week low of $68.63 and a fifty-two week high of $94.90.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The energy company reported $3.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.29. Shell had a net margin of 8.55% and a return on equity of 14.34%. The company had revenue of $94.66 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $86.22 billion. Equities research analysts predict that Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR will post 10.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Shell

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shell’s U.S. chemical assets have attracted interest from Exxon Mobil and LyondellBasell. The portfolio could be valued at as much as $8 billion, potentially giving Shell significant cash to reduce debt, return capital to shareholders, or invest in higher-return energy businesses. The report reflects continued progress in Shell’s effort to simplify its portfolio and exit less strategic operations. Shell draws interest from bidders including Exxon for $8 billion US chemical assets
• Positive Sentiment: Shell has placed its longtime U.S. headquarters in Houston on the market for approximately $325 million as it reduces its Houston footprint. While the sale highlights ongoing cost and asset rationalization, proceeds could support Shell’s capital-allocation priorities and the move may lower future overhead. Shell puts longtime U.S. headquarters on the market for $325 million
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks analysis identifies Shell as a highly ranked value stock, supporting the case for investors focused on valuation, momentum and income. The assessment is research-based rather than a new company announcement, so its direct near-term effect may be limited. Shell is a Top-Ranked Value Stock
• Negative Sentiment: A separate Zacks comparison favors Chevron over Shell, citing stronger expected 2026 earnings growth, production momentum and greater exposure to Guyana. That relative assessment could weigh on Shell among investors seeking faster growth, despite Shell’s asset-sale potential and value appeal. Chevron vs. Shell: Which Energy Major Offers a Better Bet?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently commented on SHEL. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Shell from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Shell to $122.40 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Shell in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of Shell from $88.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Erste Group Bank restated a “hold” rating on shares of Shell in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $106.77.

Shell Company Profile

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.