Shell PLC adjusts Q4 2025 outlook amid production changes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 08 Jan 26
Source: Globenewswire
Shell PLC's stock price fell by 3.01% as it hit a 20-day low, reflecting concerns over its production outlook and broader market conditions.
The decline is attributed to Shell's adjustment of its Q4 2025 outlook, anticipating a decrease in Integrated Gas production and significant losses in its Chemicals segment. This news comes amid broader market weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.57% and the S&P 500 down 0.15%, suggesting sector rotation as investors react to changing market dynamics.
The implications of these production changes and financial pressures may lead to increased scrutiny from investors, potentially affecting Shell's stock performance in the near term.
Analyst Views on SHEL
Wall Street analysts forecast SHEL stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SHEL is 74.27 USD with a low forecast of 41.75 USD and a high forecast of 91.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 75.790
Low
41.75
Averages
74.27
High
91.00
Current: 75.790
Low
41.75
Averages
74.27
High
91.00
About SHEL
Shell plc is an international energy company engaged in the principal aspects of the energy and petrochemical industries. The Company's segments include Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, Renewables and Energy Solutions, and Corporate. The Integrated Gas segment includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), conversion of natural gas into gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels and other products. It includes natural gas and liquids exploration and extraction, and the operation of the upstream and midstream infrastructure. The Upstream segment includes exploration and extraction of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. It also markets and transports oil and gas and operates the infrastructure necessary to deliver them to the market. The Marketing segment comprises the Mobility, Lubricants, and Sectors & Decarbonization businesses. The Chemicals and Products segment includes chemicals manufacturing plants with their own marketing network, and refineries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
