Analyst Upside

AU · rank #14 · 2026-09-08

SHELL

AMSTERDAM · EUR · $269.88B (USD)

SignalBuy2.6strength 2.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.279
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.54
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $42.39
+4.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-0.98%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
Gross margin TTM+26.1%
52w high$40.85
Market cap (USD)$269.88B

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Summary

Shell PLC is Europe's largest integrated oil and gas major, operating across upstream production, refining, chemicals, and energy trading with record Q2 2026 output and ~$94.7B in quarterly revenue.

Rationale

With 100% analyst revision agreement, three consecutive upward EPS revisions over 30/60/90-day windows, a 10.96% earnings surprise last quarter, and a consensus mean rating of 2.57, the analyst_upside signal is reinforced by genuine fundamental momentum rather than mere sentiment rotation.

Material risks

  • 1The 4.5% analyst upside is modest relative to the 29.5% target price dispersion, suggesting analysts are deeply divided on fair value — likely reflecting Middle East disruption uncertainty and commodity price normalization risk that could rapidly compress the $9.8B adjusted earnings run-rate.
  • 2Negative momentum acceleration (-0.98%) signals price momentum is already fading, meaning the window to capture analyst-driven re-rating may be closing before the October 29 Q3 catalyst confirms or breaks the earnings trajectory.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
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Claude
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Gemini
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