Shell Plc Stock (SHEL) News on Dec. 26, 2025: Buybacks, Gulf Discoveries, and Analyst Forecasts Into 2026
Shell’s ADR closed at $72.84 on Dec. 24, 2025, with after-hours quotes near $72.80. The six-month restriction barring Shell from bidding for BP expired Dec. 26, but CEO Wael Sawan has signaled a preference for buybacks over acquisitions. Shell is midway through a $3.5 billion buyback program set to finish before Q4 results. The stock’s 12-month range is $58.54 to $77.47.