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AU · rank #9 · 2026-09-09
SHELL
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $271.84B (USD)
SignalStrong Buy4.6strength 4.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.903 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.54 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 3 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $42.35 | +3.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | -1.22% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | — |
| Gross margin TTM | +26.1% |
| 52w high | $41.18 |
| Market cap (USD) | $271.84B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Shell PLC is Europe's largest integrated energy major, operating a global portfolio spanning upstream production, refining, chemicals, and energy trading.
Rationale
A strong 11% Q2 earnings surprise and upgraded production growth targets of 4% through 2030 underpin a 100% analyst revision agreement rate and sequential 90-day EPS upgrades.
Material risks
- 1Operational exposure to Middle East conflict-related supply disruptions and liquidity squeezes that have already increased debt and constrained 2026 share buybacks.
- 2Downside sensitivity to fossil fuel price normalization following geopolitical spikes, which would compress refining and upstream margins.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.
OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed