Shell Raises Share Count to 5.61B; Shares Up 0.9% as Oil Tops $126
Shell's issued share capital stands at 5,607,066,071 ordinary shares of €0.07 each with zero treasury stock, reflecting buy-back purchases pending cancellation. Shell shares advanced 0.9% after Brent crude front-month futures jumped from $110 to above $126 per barrel on intensifying US–Iran conflict and Hormuz Strait closures.
1. Share Capital and Voting Rights
On April 30, 2026 Shell’s issued share capital comprised 5,607,066,071 ordinary shares of €0.07 each, with no treasury shares held. This total, which includes shares bought back under the buy-back programme pending cancellation, serves as the denominator for Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules interest notifications.
2. Oil Price Surge Lifts Share Performance
Shell shares gained 0.9% as Brent crude front-month futures climbed from $110 to above $126 per barrel on fears of US escalation in the Iran conflict and the ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure. Longer-dated Brent futures also reached new highs, with six-month contracts trading at $91.49 per barrel.