Shell Rallies +1.84% Reclaims $73 Amid Restructuring
$SHELL PLC SPON ADS EACH REPR 2 ORD SHS(SHEL)$
Shell PLC (SHEL) Rallies +1.84%: Energy Giant Reclaims $73 Amid Restructuring & Oil Project Buzz 📈
Latest Close Data 📊
Closed at $73.75 on Jan 26, up +1.84% (+$1.33). Now trading just 4.8% below its 52-week high of $77.47.
Core Market Drivers 🗞️
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Strategic Restructuring: The company announced a major reorganization, dissolving its standalone Projects & Technology unit to integrate capabilities directly into core business lines, aiming to boost cost competitiveness and project delivery speed.
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Growth Project Potential: CEO Ben van Beurden confirmed feasibility studies for the massive $20B Bonga South West oil field project in Nigeria, signaling long-term upstream growth ambitions.
Technical Analysis 📈
The rally was supported by above-average volume (Vol. Ratio: 1.26). The MACD (DIF: 0.077, DEA: -0.028, MACD: 0.210) shows a bullish crossover above the signal line, indicating strengthening momentum. The RSI-6 at 55.15 is in neutral territory, suggesting room for further upside before becoming overbought.
Key Price Levels 🎯
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Immediate Pivot: $73.76 (Previous resistance, now a key battle line).
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Primary Support: $72.08 (Recent swing low).
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Strong Resistance: $77.47 (52-week high).
Valuation Perspective 💰
Trading at a Forward P/E of 13.24, which is above its historical average of 9.07 and near the upper range of its standard deviation. Its P/S of 0.78 remains attractive versus industry peers.
Analyst Targets 🎯
Coverage from 14 analysts shows a bullish consensus with 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, and 8 Hold ratings. The average price target is $80.20, implying a ~8.7% upside from current levels.
Weekly Outlook 🔮
Expect consolidation near the $73.75-$74.00 pivot zone. A sustained break above $74.00 could target a retest of the $77.47 high. Downside is cushioned by support at $72.08. The stock is likely to trade in a $72 - $75 range in the near term, driven by broader oil prices and market sentiment on its restructuring.
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