Shell Shares Rise 1.05% to $85.59, Outpacing Sector by 12.5%
Shell shares rose 1.05% to $85.59, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.83% gain and delivering a 12.5% monthly rise versus the Oils-Energy sector’s 7.08%. The upcoming quarter’s EPS is projected at $1.71 on $69.15 billion revenue, with full-year EPS of $6.29 and a forward P/E of 13.46.
1. Stock Performance
Shell shares rose 1.05% to close at $85.59, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.83% gain, Dow’s 0.5% rise and Nasdaq’s 1.38% advance. The stock delivered a 12.5% gain over the past month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector’s 7.08% increase and offsetting the S&P 500’s 2.65% decline.
2. Earnings and Revenue Outlook
Analysts project Shell’s next quarter EPS at $1.71, a 7.07% decline from year-ago levels, on revenue estimated at $69.15 billion, down 1.42% annually. Full-year consensus forecasts call for EPS of $6.29 and revenues of $271.25 billion, reflecting minor year-over-year contractions.
3. Valuation and Analyst Estimates
Shell trades at a forward P/E of 13.46 versus the industry average of 12.78, suggesting a premium valuation. The stock’s PEG ratio stands at 6.15 compared to 1.55 for peers, while a Zacks Rank of #3 indicates a neutral outlook based on recent estimate revisions.