Shell: Buybacks Make It A Hold, For Now

  • 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.