Shell (SHEL) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

Shell (SHEL) closed the most recent trading day at $77.47, moving +2.22% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.13%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.11%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.72%. The oil and gas company's stock has climbed by 3.14% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 10.59% and outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Shell in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on February 5, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.17, down 2.5% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $68.09 billion, up 1.92% from the prior-year quarter. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.25 per share and a revenue of $284.35 billion, indicating changes of -16.89% and 0%, respectively, from the former year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Shell. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.8% lower. Shell is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). In terms of valuation, Shell is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.31. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.17 for its industry. Investors should also note that SHEL has a PEG ratio of 5.62 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.52. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 225, putting it in the bottom 9% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions. Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.SeeWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (SHEL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks