A deal for BP, worth roughly $80 billion, would be a landmark combination of two supermajor oil companies.
SHEL-operated LNG Canada produces its first LNG for export, opening direct Pacific access and shifting Canada's energy trade dynamics.
Oil prices plunged on Tuesday after Israel and Iran agreed a ceasefire, sending shares in oil heavyweights BP PLC (LSE:BP.) and Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) tumbling.
SHEL commits RM9 billion to Malaysia, boosting economic growth and workforce development while reinforcing its position in the global energy sector.
BP PLC (LSE:BP.) and Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) were helping the FTSE 100 cut losses compared to other European markets on Thursday, as oil prices remained elevated due to exchanges of missiles and threats between Israel and Iran.
Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) has reportedly prepared emergency measures to safeguard its energy operations if rising tensions between Israel and Iran lead to disruption in the Middle East. According to news wire reports, CEO Wael Sawan warned that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, would have a significant effect on trade.
Shell offers the most attractive energy portfolio among supermajors, with strong LNG growth, integrated operations, and a strategic focus on returns over growth. Management has delivered on cost reductions, capital discipline, and project execution, driving 10% annual FCF per share growth through 2030 and improving shareholder returns. Shell trades at a compelling valuation with a low P/E, sector-leading FCF yield, and significant upside despite recent stock gains and lower profitability metrics.
Shell's aggressive buybacks keep the stock price inflated, making it hard to find a compelling entry point, which is why I rate it a Hold, for now. Financially, Shell is strong, with impressive free cash flow, efficient margins, and a much lower valuation than Exxon, but commodity risks remain. The company's focus on LNG and hydrogen is a smart long-term strategy, but oil price volatility and buyback cuts could trigger downside.
Shell is a diversified energy leader, excelling in LNG, oil, and renewables, with a focus on margin and efficiency under new management. Q1 2025 results showed strong profit growth, driven by LNG and gas, with stable margins and improved shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. Shares remain undervalued by 5-10% versus sector peers, supported by predictable cash flows, disciplined capex, and a conservative financial model.
SHEL's Brunei arm awards TendrillWood joint venture a key five-year EPC deal, boosting local talent and energy infrastructure.
Oil stocks helped drive gains for the FTSE 100 and 250 on Monday, supported by firm crude prices amid continued tensions in the Middle East and recent news sparking hopes among investors for merger and acquisition activity in the sector. Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) shares rose 1.4%, BP PLC (LSE:BP.
Shell (SHEL) closed the most recent trading day at $72.54, moving +1.54% from the previous trading session.