Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR $SHEL Stock: Park Avenue Securities LLC Reduces Stake

Park Avenue Securities LLC decreased its position in shares of Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) by 12.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 72,526 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 10,446 shares during the quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Shell were worth $6,894,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Charles Schwab Trust Co raised its holdings in Shell by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Trust Co now owns 3,148 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $299,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in Shell by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. now owns 17,771 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,689,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. CWA Asset Management Group LLC boosted its stake in Shell by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. CWA Asset Management Group LLC now owns 2,821 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $268,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Vista Investment Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Shell by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Vista Investment Partners LLC now owns 5,651 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $537,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Shell by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC now owns 21,404 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $2,034,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. 28.60% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Shell News

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New Gulf of America production: Shell announced that Phase 3 of the Silvertip project has begun adding production. The project should provide incremental upstream output and cash flow, reinforcing Shell’s portfolio and supporting its growth outlook. Shell adds production in the Gulf of America with Phase 3 Silvertip
• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q3 expectations: Visible Alpha consensus anticipates a robust quarter, supported by higher year-over-year commodity prices and resilient Downstream performance. Downstream revenue is projected at $73.64 billion, while Upstream and Integrated Gas revenue is expected to reach $27.72 billion. Refining margins are forecast to rise to $40 per barrel from $24 in the prior quarter and $12 a year earlier, potentially boosting earnings and cash generation. Shell Earnings Preview: Q3 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst raises earnings forecasts: Erste Group Bank, which maintains a Buy rating, lifted its FY2026 EPS estimate to $12.92 from $12.36 and its FY2027 estimate to $10.56 from $10.20. The revisions signal improving expectations for Shell’s profitability, though estimates remain subject to oil, gas and refining-market volatility. Shell analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Al Ahly partnership renewed: Shell and Al Ahly Football Company extended their partnership for another four years. The agreement supports Shell’s brand visibility and local commercial presence in Egypt but is unlikely to have a meaningful near-term effect on earnings. Shell, Al Ahly Football Company renew partnership for another four years
• Negative Sentiment: Petrol-station pricing issue: Shell issued a statement regarding an incorrect price displayed at a petrol station. The matter may create limited reputational or customer-service concerns, but no significant financial impact was indicated. Shell issues statement over wrong price at petrol station

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group set a $90.00 price target on Shell in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Morgan Stanley set a $101.30 price objective on Shell and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded Shell from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Shell from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Shell from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $106.63.

Shell Trading Up 0.3%

NYSE:SHEL opened at $105.14 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR has a 12 month low of $68.63 and a 12 month high of $108.43. The company has a market cap of $301.20 billion, a PE ratio of 11.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $97.50 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $87.80.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The energy company reported $3.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $94.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $86.22 billion. Shell had a net margin of 8.55% and a return on equity of 14.34%. Research analysts forecast that Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR will post 11.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Shell Company Profile

Shell plc is a global energy company headquartered in London, England. Its operations span the energy value chain, including the exploration, production, processing, trading and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is also a major participant in liquefied natural gas (LNG), refining, chemicals and energy-related products.

Shell sells fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products through branded retail and commercial businesses, while also providing services to industrial, marine and aviation customers.