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net +2.8 4.9 / 10Analyst upgrades offset Q4 earnings miss for Shell
Watch: Monitor how Shell's dividend and shareholder returns evolve relative to cash flow in coming quarters. Analyst confidence may be tested if energy prices stay weak or capital discipline slips.
Shell reported Q4 2025 revenue of $64.09 billion, missing consensus by $1.72 billion and declining 3.3% year-over-year. Earnings per share came in at $1.14, $0.15 below estimates. Despite the stumble, JPMorgan and Berenberg both raised their price targets on February 26 — JPMorgan to 3,400 GBp from 3,200 GBp and Berenberg to 3,300 GBp from 3,250 GBp — both maintaining Buy ratings. The company generated $9.4 billion in operating cash flow and guided 2026 capital expenditure at $20-22 billion.
The analyst upgrades suggest investors are looking past the earnings miss and valuing Shell's cash generation and capital discipline. A $9.4 billion operating cash flow and measured CapEx guidance indicate the company can service shareholder returns even in a softer revenue environment.
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