SHEL

Shell (SHEL) is highlighted as a strong momentum pick with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating and Momentum Style Score of B. The stock has significantly outperformed its industry and the broader market, rising 6.47% weekly, 12.38% monthly, 21.36% quarterly, and 43.94% annually. Recent earnings estimate revisions have been positive, with 7 upward revisions in the past two months, boosting the consensus estimate from $10.36 to $11.62.

Shell stock declined 1.73% on October 19, 2026, underperforming the broader market despite a 12.82% monthly gain. The company is set to report earnings on October 29 with projected EPS of $3.25 (up 74.73% YoY) and revenue of $95.17 billion (up 35.16% YoY). Shell holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating with a Forward P/E of 9.18, though it trades at a premium to its industry average.

Shell announced the sale of its entire stake in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy as part of its portfolio simplification strategy. The company will maintain focus on higher-return deepwater oil and integrated gas businesses. Shell also secured a 30% stake in Canada's Bay du Nord offshore project with a final investment decision targeted for 2027.