Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR $SHEL Stake Lessened by Manning & Napier Advisors LLC

Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lessened its position in Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) by 16.4% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 108,558 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 21,309 shares during the period. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC’s holdings in Shell were worth $8,418,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in SHEL. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Shell by 50.7% during the 2nd quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,836 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $220,000 after acquiring an additional 954 shares in the last quarter. Cullen Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Shell by 50.0% in the second quarter. Cullen Capital Management LLC now owns 448,464 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $34,774,000 after buying an additional 149,430 shares during the period. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its stake in Shell by 66.3% in the 2nd quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 586,039 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $45,441,000 after purchasing an additional 233,634 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its holdings in shares of Shell by 493.0% in the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 17,790 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,379,000 after purchasing an additional 14,790 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Shell by 18.8% during the second quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC now owns 45,721 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $3,545,000 after buying an additional 7,233 shares during the period. 28.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on SHEL shares. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of Shell to $122.40 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Shell from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. HSBC raised Shell from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings raised Shell from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Mizuho initiated coverage on Shell in a research note on Monday, July 20th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $98.00 price target on the stock. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $106.77.

Trending Headlines about 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?

Shell Trading Down 0.3%

SHEL stock opened at $93.04 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $85.30 and a 200-day moving average of $85.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The company has a market cap of $260.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.27, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.05. Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR has a twelve month low of $68.63 and a twelve month high of $94.90.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The energy company reported $3.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.23 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $94.66 billion for 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%. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR will post 10.36 EPS for the current year.

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.