About Shell plc (SHEL)
Shell plc is a Oil & Gas Integrated company operating in the Energy sector.
SHEL trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £4,036.50
- Market Cap
- £229.19B
- 52-Week High
- £4,110.00
- 52-Week Low
- £2,553.77
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Integrated
£1,000 Invested in Shell plc (SHEL)
How much would £1,000 invested in SHEL be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in SHEL 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Shell plc (SHEL) in 2025 would be worth £1,421 as of November 2026, representing a +42.1% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in SHEL 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Shell plc (SHEL) in 2023 would be worth £1,512 as of November 2026, representing a +51.2% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in SHEL 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Shell plc (SHEL) in 2021 would be worth £2,483 as of November 2026, representing a +148.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in SHEL 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Shell plc (SHEL) in 2016 would be worth £1,956 as of November 2026, representing a +95.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in SHEL at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Shell plc (SHEL) at IPO would be worth £839 as of November 2026, representing a -16.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (362 months), Shell plc (SHEL) has averaged a monthly return of +0.28% with a median return of +0.55%. The stock had 194 positive months (54%) and 158 negative months (44%). The best month in SHEL's history was November 2020 with a +31.7% return, while the worst was July 1997 at -68.4%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.0%), and July the weakest (-2.3%).
SHEL's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +42.7%, and the worst was 1997 at -48.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Shell plc (SHEL) has delivered an average annual return of +2.71% with a median return of +3.92%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -0.70%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (60%) and losses in 12 years (40%).
SHEL's best year was 2026 with a +47.36% gain, while the worst was 1997 at -62.41%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SHEL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +47.36% | £2,739.26 | £4,036.50 |
| 2025 | +10.71% | £2,474.34 | £2,739.26 |
| 2024 | -3.68% | £2,568.74 | £2,474.34 |
| 2023 | +10.60% | £2,322.58 | £2,568.74 |
| 2022 | +43.47% | £1,618.83 | £2,322.58 |
| 2021 | +25.01% | £1,294.92 | £1,618.83 |
| 2020 | -41.90% | £2,228.96 | £1,294.92 |
| 2019 | -3.08% | £2,299.86 | £2,228.96 |
| 2018 | -6.90% | £2,470.36 | £2,299.86 |
| 2017 | +10.66% | £2,232.31 | £2,470.36 |
| 2016 | +47.06% | £1,517.93 | £2,232.31 |
| 2015 | -29.09% | £2,140.72 | £1,517.93 |
| 2014 | -0.39% | £2,149.08 | £2,140.72 |
| 2013 | +1.99% | £2,107.23 | £2,149.08 |
| 2012 | -10.46% | £2,353.34 | £2,107.23 |
| 2011 | +10.92% | £2,121.61 | £2,353.34 |
| 2010 | +13.69% | £1,866.11 | £2,121.61 |
| 2009 | +4.33% | £1,788.61 | £1,866.11 |
| 2008 | -14.46% | £2,090.90 | £1,788.61 |
| 2007 | +18.31% | £1,767.36 | £2,090.90 |
| 2006 | +0.83% | £1,752.87 | £1,767.36 |
| 2005 | +18.14% | £1,483.77 | £1,752.87 |
| 2004 | +3.51% | £1,433.41 | £1,483.77 |
| 2003 | +9.20% | £1,312.68 | £1,433.41 |
| 2002 | -20.98% | £1,661.11 | £1,312.68 |
| 2001 | -20.81% | £2,097.71 | £1,661.11 |
| 2000 | +16.59% | £1,799.19 | £2,097.71 |
| 1999 | +27.71% | £1,408.81 | £1,799.19 |
| 1998 | -24.77% | £1,872.65 | £1,408.81 |
| 1997 | -62.41% | £4,981.18 | £1,872.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SHEL
What sector is SHEL in? ▼
SHEL operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry.
How has SHEL performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, SHEL has posted gains in 18 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2026 with a +47.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SHEL? ▼
You can invest in SHEL through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SHEL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026