Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Has $25.73 Million Stock Holdings in Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR $SHEL

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. decreased its holdings in Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:SHEL) by 4.1% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 331,800 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 14,102 shares during the quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in Shell were worth $25,728,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Shell by 51.7% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 7,463 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $468,000 after acquiring an additional 2,545 shares during the last quarter. Beese Fulmer Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Shell by 111.5% during the 4th quarter. Beese Fulmer Investment Management Inc. now owns 42,090 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $3,093,000 after purchasing an additional 22,187 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC lifted its stake in Shell by 489.8% in the 4th quarter. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC now owns 19,569 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,438,000 after purchasing an additional 16,251 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Shell in the second quarter valued at approximately $854,000. Finally, Foster & Motley Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Shell during the second quarter worth $1,379,000. 28.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SHEL has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research cut Shell from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 25th. HSBC upgraded Shell from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Piper Sandler increased their target price on Shell from $88.00 to $89.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Mizuho initiated coverage on Shell in a report on Monday, July 20th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $98.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Shell from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Shell has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $106.77.

Key Stories Impacting Shell

Here are the key news stories impacting Shell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shell and INDYCAR will introduce an updated 100% renewable race fuel in 2027, with production sourced from Indiana. The initiative strengthens Shell’s renewable-fuels technology profile, supports its energy-transition strategy, and provides high-visibility branding through motorsports. INDYCAR To Introduce Updated Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2027
• Positive Sentiment: An analysis of Shell’s acquisition of ARC Resources argues that the deal demonstrates portfolio flexibility amid Middle Eastern disruptions. ARC’s low-cost condensate production could improve supply resilience and help Shell adapt to geopolitical shocks, although the article does not provide new guidance on earnings or the transaction’s financial returns. Shell: ARC Acquisition Shows The Flexibility When Responding To The Middle East Situation
• Neutral Sentiment: Shell reiterated its safety commitment at a forum for contractors and company executives in Nigeria. The focus on operational safety may support Shell’s reputation and reduce long-term execution and liability risks, but no specific financial targets or new projects were announced. Shell reinforces safety commitment at CEO contractors forum

Shell Stock Performance

SHEL stock opened at $93.39 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $261.82 billion, a PE ratio of 10.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.05. The company has a current ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $85.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $85.81. Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR has a 1-year low of $68.63 and a 1-year high of $94.90.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The energy company reported $3.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.23 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $94.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $86.22 billion. Shell had a return on equity of 14.34% and a net margin of 8.55%. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR will post 10.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Shell Company Profile

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.