Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and Rest of the Americas. The company operates through Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments. It explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; markets and transports oil and gas; produces gas-to-liquids fuels and other products; and operates upstream and midstream infrastructure necessary to deliver gas to market. The company also markets and trades natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, electricity, carbon-emission rights; and markets and sells LNG as a fuel for heavy-duty vehicles. In addition, it trades in and refines crude oil and other feed stocks, such as low-carbon fuels, lubricants, bitumen, sulphur, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and marine fuel; produces and sells petrochemicals for industrial use; and manages oil sands activities. Further, the company produces base chemicals comprising ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, as well as intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, propylene oxide, solvents, detergent alcohols, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. Additionally, it generates electricity through wind and solar resources; produces and sells hydrogen; and provides electric vehicle charging services. The company was formerly known as Royal Dutch Shell plc and changed its name to Shell plc in January 2022. Shell plc was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Компания Shell показывает смешанную картину по фундаментальным метрикам. Мультипликаторы, такие как P/E, P/B и P/S, находятся ниже медианных значений по отрасли, что может свидетельствовать о недооцененности. Тем не менее, показатели рентабельности, такие как ROE и ROA, значительно ниже медианы, что указывает на недостаточную эффективность использования капитала. Долговая нагрузка оценивается положительно с debt/equity на уровне 0.34, что ниже медианы, однако рост долгосрочных обязательств вызывает опасения. Дивидендная доходность на уровне 0.93% остается стабильной, но не демонстрирует роста, что может не удовлетворять инвесторов. Выручка компании значительно выше медианы, что является позитивным фактором, однако маржи (gross, operating, net) ниже медианных значений, что может указывать на проблемы с контролем затрат. В целом, несмотря на сильные финансовые результаты и низкие мультипликаторы, слабые стороны по маржам и рентабельности снижают привлекательность акций компании для инвесторов.

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Key Points
The world has lost 900 million barrels of oil supply since the war with Iran started.
It could take months to restart shut-in oil wells and rebuild inventory levels.
Oil prices will likely remain high for the rest of the year, boosting oil industry profits.
The war with Iran has caused a massive upheaval in the global oil market. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the U.S. Navy's blockade in the Gulf of Oman have led to a 57% drop in Persian Gulf oil production due to disruptions to oil exports.
The production curtailment will have a lasting impact. The CEO of oil major Shell (NYSE: SHEL) recently warned that oil and LNG shortages stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could last months and possibly drag into next year. Here's a look at how this could impact oil stocks.
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The 900-million-barrel shortfall
The Strait of Hormuz closure has already had a significant impact on the oil market. Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated in an interview with Bloomberg, "We are talking about roughly 900 million barrels that have not been produced in the last couple of months and that has been replaced essentially by stock drawdown." Instead of producing enough oil supply to meet global demand, the world has been relying on emergency stockpiles. According to Goldman Sachs, global inventories are draining at a record pace of 11 million to 12 million barrels per day.
Even when the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the oil market won't go back to normal overnight. It will take several months to restart some of the oil wells shut in due to the war. Additionally, the world will need to restock oil inventories. These issues drive Shell's view that the oil market will remain "tight for the coming months, if not the next year-plus."
This outlook is driving a growing consensus that oil prices will be higher for longer. Goldman Sachs recently laid out several oil price scenarios based on how quickly the Strait reopens and supplies recover. Its base case is that oil will end the year around $90 a barrel, while a more adverse case likely puts crude at $100 by year-end. Meanwhile, the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) latest forecast doesn't call for oil to fall below $90 a barrel until the fourth quarter.
Higher for longer
Brent oil, the global benchmark price, averaged $69 a barrel last year. JP Morgan initially expected it to average around $60 a barrel this year. However, the supply disruptions caused by the war will likely keep oil prices higher for longer. JP Morgan recently warned that Brent could spike to $120-$130 a barrel in the near term, with the potential to surge above $150 if the Strait remains closed through mid-May, before falling below $100 later this year as conditions normalize. Meanwhile, the EIA now expects Brent to average $96 this year and be in the mid-$70s next year.
These forecasts suggest that oil companies will make even more money in the coming months. Most oil companies expected lower crude prices this year, leading them to keep a tight lid on spending. For example, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) initially expected to generate an additional $1 billion in free cash flow this year at $70 oil, -- it produced $7.3 billion in 2025 -- driven by cost and capital savings. ConocoPhillips will produce much more cash now that oil is likely to stay above $90 for the rest of the year. Every $1 increase in the average oil price boosts annualized cash flows by over $200 million. The oil company will likely return most of that windfall to investors through share repurchases. Most of its peers will also likely return a meaningful portion of their windfall profits to shareholders through dividends (special and variable) and buybacks this year.
The oil market won't return to normal anytime soon
The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the longer it will take for the oil market to normalize. That means oil prices could remain high into 2027, enabling oil companies to generate more cash, most of which they'll return to shareholders. That makes investing in oil stocks or an oil ETF look like a smart move through at least the end of this year, since they should have plenty of fuel to continue moving higher.
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A Major Oil Executive Warns That the Global Oil Supply Disruption Could Last Into 2027. Here's What That Means for Oil Stocks.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Avantis International Equity ETF (Symbol: AVDE) where we have detected an approximate $188.1 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.2% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 109,300,000 to 111,750,000). Among the largest underlying components of AVDE, in trading today Shell plc (Symbol: SHEL) is down about 0.9%, HSBC Holdings plc (Symbol: HSBC) is up about 0.7%, and Novartis (Symbol: NVS) is up by about 0.2%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the AVDE Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of AVDE, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, AVDE's low point in its 52 week range is $58.555 per share, with $76.79 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $76.43. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Noteworthy ETF Inflows: AVDE, SHEL, HSBC, NVS

Valero Energy Corporation VLO is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, before the opening bell.
In the last reported quarter, VLO’s adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.22 due to an increase in refining margins, higher ethanol production volumes and lower total cost of sales. The positives were partially offset by a decline in renewable diesel margins.
The leading refiner beat earnings estimates in the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 45.4%. This is depicted in the graph below.
Valero Energy Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
VLO’s Estimate Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings per share of $2.97 has witnessed one upward revision with no downward revision in the past seven days. The consensus estimate implies an improvement of 233.7% from the year-ago reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $30.88 billion indicates a 2.1% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider for VLO
As a leading downstream energy company, VLO utilizes a robust, versatile refinery network to convert diverse crude feedstocks into high-value products.
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) suggest that despite a sharp price spike in March, the first quarter of 2026 remained favorable for Valero Energy Corporation. According to the EIA, January and February saw relatively low crude prices, with Cushing, OK, WTI Spot Price averaging $60.04 and $64.51 per barrel, respectively, marking significant declines from $75.74 and $71.53 per barrel in the same months of 2025. This may have reduced feedstock costs and supported stronger refining margins for VLO.
Prices surged to $91.38 per barrel in March from $68.24 per barrel in the year-ago month due to Middle East tensions. This is likely to have compressed margins later in the quarter. However, the profitability achieved in the earlier months is expected to have supported VLO’s overall quarterly performance.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for VLO this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: VLO has an Earnings ESP of +3.23%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
Other Stocks to Consider
Here are some other stocks that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Shell plc SHEL currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.56% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Shell is set to release first-quarter earnings on May 7, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHEL’s earnings is pegged at $1.78 per share, indicating a 3.3% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY currently has an Earnings ESP of +17.92% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Occidental Petroleum is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 5, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OXY’s earnings is pegged at 62 cents per share, suggesting a 28.7% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
BP plc BP currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.13% and a Zacks Rank #2.
BP is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 28, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 91 cents per share, suggesting a 71.7% improvement from the prior-year reported figure.
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Valero Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Chevron Corporation CVX is slated to release first-quarter 2026 results on May 1, before market open.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $47.4 billion, implying only a modest decrease of 0.5% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus earnings mark of 92 cents per share has remained unchanged over the past seven days, suggesting a 57.8% decline from the year-ago reported number.
For full-year 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CVX’s revenues is pegged at $214 billion, implying an improvement of 13.2% year over year. The consensus mark for 2026 earnings per share stands at $13.55, indicating a surge of 85.9%.
CVX's Earnings Surprise History
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 5.6%. Chevron’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 5.6%.
Chevron Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Q1 Earnings Whispers for Chevron
The proven Zacks model does not conclusively show that Chevron is likely to beat estimates in the first quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of beating estimates. But that’s not the case here.
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Earnings ESP: CVX has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate are pegged at 92 cents per share each.
Zacks Rank: Chevron currently carries a Zacks Rank #1, which increases the predictive power of ESP. However, the company’s 0.00% ESP makes surprise prediction difficult this earnings season.
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Factors Shaping CVX’s Upcoming Q1 Results
Chevron’s ongoing cost restructuring is quietly strengthening its earnings base. The company has already delivered $1.5 billion in structural cost savings in 2025, with a clear roadmap to reach $3-$4 billion by the end of 2026, driven largely by efficiency improvements and technology integration. These savings are not one-off — they are embedded into operations, lowering unit costs and lifting margins. Combined with a leaner operating model and improved supply-chain execution, this creates a stronger free cash flow profile, even in a volatile price environment. This is likely to have had a positive effect on Chevron’s first-quarter earnings and cash flows.
But on a somewhat bearish note, Chevron’s first-quarter performance is likely to have been weighed down by lower volumes and downstream pressures. According to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, production is expected to fall to 3,860 thousand oil-equivalent barrels per day (MBOE/d) from more than 4,000 MBOE/d in fourth-quarter 2025, mainly due to downtime at Tengiz and weaker output in Israel and the Partitioned Zone.
At the same time, downstream earnings face added strain from turnarounds, downtime ($275–$325 million impact) and a legal charge of $350-$400 million. These combined factors could temporarily compress overall earnings despite stronger upstream pricing. Consequently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first-quarter downstream segment is currently pegged at a loss of $1.3 billion. In the year-ago period, Chevron had reported a profit of $325 million.
While near-term volumes dip, Chevron’s longer-term trajectory remains intact. Management continues to guide for 7-10% production growth in 2026, supported by ramp-ups in high-margin assets like the Permian, Guyana and the Gulf of America. Major developments, including Tengiz expansion and offshore projects, are expected to add scale progressively through 2026. This growth, paired with higher commodity price sensitivity ($1.6-$2.2 billion upstream uplift in first-quarter 2026), positions the company to expand earnings beyond the current quarter. Consequently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CVX’s first-quarter upstream income is pegged at $3.7 billion, implying a 21.2% improvement from the profit achieved in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Updates From Chevron’s Global Peers: ExxonMobil and Shell
Rival ExxonMobil XOM signaled that its first-quarter 2026 earnings may decline despite stronger oil and gas prices driven by Iran war-related supply disruptions. ExxonMobil expects upstream earnings gains from higher prices, but large negative timing effects from hedging — estimated at several billion dollars — will weigh on overall profits. ExxonMobil also faces a 6% drop in production due to the Middle East disruptions. Downstream performance is expected to be significantly impacted by delayed cargo deliveries. Despite these challenges, ExxonMobil indicated that these temporary effects should unwind, with profitability likely improving in the upcoming quarters.
Meanwhile, European oil major Shell plc SHEL has outlined a mixed Q1’26 outlook, as weaker gas production and geopolitical disruptions weigh on performance. However, Shell expects strong oil trading and marketing gains to offset some of this pressure. Shell continues to face challenges in Qatar, impacting output and liquidity, but LNG volumes remain stable. Despite rising debt, Shell maintains a manageable balance sheet, and its diversified operations and trading strength help it navigate volatility and support overall earnings stability.
CVX Price Performance & Stock Valuation
Shares of Chevron have gone up 19.9% in the past six-month period compared with the broader Zacks Energy sector’s growth of more than 28%. Shares of ExxonMobil have gained 28.9%, while the Shell stock has gone up 15.8%.
6-Month Price Performance
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From a valuation perspective — in terms of forward price-to-earnings ratio — Chevron is trading at a premium compared to the industry average. The stock is also trading above its five-year mean of 11.86.
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How Should You Play CVX Pre-Q1 Earnings?
Chevron is well-positioned heading into its first-quarter results, benefiting from a sharp rise in oil and gas prices driven by Middle East supply disruptions. With minimal exposure to the region, the company stands to capitalize on higher commodity prices while avoiding the operational setbacks impacting several peers. Management expects a significant sequential boost in upstream earnings, supported by strong pricing trends.
Although production is set to dip modestly due to temporary project-related downtime, long-term growth prospects remain intact with key developments in Guyana, the Permian and other regions. Ongoing cost reduction efforts are enhancing margins and cash flow. Coupled with strong shareholder returns and a resilient asset base, Chevron presents a compelling investment case ahead of its quarterly release.
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Is Chevron Stock Worth Buying Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release?

Key Points
Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a nearly $14 billion deal.
The acquisition will enhance Shell's ability to support the growth of LNG in Canada.
The current war-driven disruption in the global LNG market will likely prompt more customers to diversify their supplies outside the Middle East.
Shell (NYSE: SHEL) is making a big splash. The global integrated energy giant has agreed to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources (TSX: ARX) for $13.6 billion. The deal will significantly increase Shell's oil and gas production rate through 2030.
The multi-billion-dollar deal comes amid major upheaval in global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz closure by Iran has disrupted the flow of oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) out of the Persian Gulf. The deal enhances Shell's ability to supply the world with more LNG outside of the Gulf in the future.
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Drilling down into the deal
Shell has agreed to buy ARC Resources in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the Canadian energy company at $13.6 billion, with the total value rising to $16.4 billion when accounting for ARC's net debt and leases. It's the European energy giant's biggest deal since it bought BG Group for around $80 billion a decade ago.
ARC Resources currently produces about 374,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/D). It operates in the same region as Shell's existing Groundbirch asset in British Columbia and the Gold Creek project in Alberta. The merger will add 1.5 million net acres in Canada to Shell's existing 440,000 net acre position, while boosting its oil-equivalent reserves by 2 billion barrels.
Shell estimates that the acquisition of ARC Resources will significantly accelerate its production growth rate. At its Capital Markets Day last year, Shell expected to deliver 1% compound annual production growth through 2030. It now sees its output rising at a 4% compound annual rate during that time frame.
Supporting the growth of LNG in Canada
The war with Iran has created a massive disruption to the flow of oil and LNG out of the Persian Gulf. Before the war, 20% of global oil and LNG supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz each day. However, its closure has caused a 57% decline in oil production in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, LNG exports from Qatar tumbled by 6.9 million metric tons this month due to damage to facilities from the war and the inability to ship it through the Strait.
The U.S. and Canada have helped offset the shortfall, with the U.S. on track to export a record 32.2 million metric tons through the first four months of this year, up 28% year-over year. Meanwhile, LNG Canada (40% owned by Shell) started producing last June.
Shell's purchase of ARC Resources will support the growth of LNG in Canada. Shell and its partners are increasingly likely to approve a Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada due to the disruption the war is causing to the global LNG market, as more countries will seek to diversify their supplies outside the Persian Gulf. That phase would double LNG Canada's capacity to 28 million tonnes per year by the early 2030s. Both Shell and ARC already supply natural gas to the facility, and the merger will enhance Shell's ability to supply more gas to an expanded export terminal in the future. Meanwhile, ARC Resources has a contract for 1.5 million tonnes per day at Cedar LNG, which is currently under construction and should come online in 2028.
Strengthening its position in the Canadian LNG market
Shell is a global leader in LNG. Its acquisition of ARC Resources enhances that position by increasing its LNG export volumes (via ARC's contracts) and future supply potential (through its gas resources). It puts Shell in a stronger position to capitalize on the current disruption in the global LNG market by increasing its ability to help customers to diversify their supplies with LNG from Canada.
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Shell is Acquiring a Canadian Energy Company for Nearly $14 Billion. Here's What it Could Mean for the Global LNG Market.

(RTTNews) - Oil and gas major Shell Plc (SHEL, SHEL.L) Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources Ltd. (AETUF, ARX.TO) in cash and stock deal with equity value of around $13.6 billion.
Under the deal terms, ARC shareholders will receive C$8.20 in cash and 0.40247 ordinary shares of Shell for each ARC share, representing approximately 25 percent cash and 75 percent shares as of April 24 market closing. The total consideration would be C$32.80 per share, which represents a 20 percent premium to ARC's 30-day VWAP.
Shell will take on approximately $2.8 billion in net debt and leases, resulting in an enterprise value of around $16.4 billion.
The equity value of $13.6 billion will be funded through $3.4 billion in cash and $10.2 billion in Shell shares.
The boards of both companies have unanimously supported the deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to ARC shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
Shell expects the acquisition to generate double digit returns, bolstering long-term cashflows, and is accretive to free cash flow per share from 2027 onwards.
ARC is focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Last year, ARC reported production of 374 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Shell said the acquisition increases its production CAGR to 4 percent from 1 percent as outlined at 2025 Capital Markets Day, compared to 2025.
The transaction is expected to bring annualised synergies of around $250 million within a year of closing.
In pre-market activity, the shares were trading at $89.22, up 0.12 percent.
In London, Shell shares were trading at 3,305.50 pence, down 0.06 percent.
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Shell To Buy Canada's ARC Resources In $13.6 Bln Cash, Stock Deal

Baker Hughes BKR is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 23, after the closing bell.
Let us examine the factors that are expected to have impacted this energy technology company’s quarterly performance. Before that, it would be worth reviewing BKR’s performance in the previous quarter.
Highlights of BKR’s Q4 Earnings & Surprise History
In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents, primarily driven by solid performance from BKR’s Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.
The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of roughly 12.74%. This is depicted in the graph below:
Baker Hughes Company Price and EPS Surprise
Earnings Estimate Trend of BKR
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings per share of 50 cents has been revised downward over the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 2% decline from the prior-year reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $6.3 billion indicates a 1.4% decrease from the year-ago recorded figure.
Factors to Consider for BKR
According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), average spot prices for West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude have increased significantly compared with the first quarter of 2025. This increase has been primarily driven by the United States-Iran conflict that started at the end of February. The WTI spot price averaged $60.04 per barrel in January, $64.151 in February and $91.38 in March 2026 compared with $75.74, $71.53 and $68.24 per barrel, respectively, in the prior-year period.
Despite the improvement in commodity prices since the start of the conflict, the rig count in the United States has declined in the first quarter. The softening of drilling activity in North America, particularly in the United States, is anticipated to have weighed on Baker Hughes’ quarterly performance. The conflict in the Middle East is expected to have affected BKR’s operations in the region, further weighing on its results in the to-be-reported quarter.
However, Baker Hughes is expected to have delivered a stable performance in the first quarter, backed by robust growth in power infrastructure across diverse end markets. Growth in LNG and gas infrastructure awards is also expected to have aided BKR’s financial performance in the quarter.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively indicate an earnings beat for BKR this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: BKR has an Earnings ESP of -1.60%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: It currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Shell plc SHEL currently has an Earnings ESP of +9.23% and sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Shell is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHEL’s earnings is pegged at $1.92 per share, suggesting a 4.4% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
ConocoPhillips COP currently has an Earnings ESP of +9.91% and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
ConocoPhillips is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 30 before the market opens. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COP’s earnings is pegged at $1.68 per share, suggesting a 19.6% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Enterprise Products Partners LP EPD currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.91% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Enterprise Products is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 28. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPD’s earnings is pegged at 71 cents per share, suggesting a 10.9% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
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An updated edition of the March 10, 2026, article.
The escalation of the Iran war in 2026 has culminated in a severe disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy trade. The waterway, which typically carries nearly 20% of global oil flows, has faced near-total closure amid military conflict and naval blockades.
According to a Reuters article, Iran’s actions and the subsequent military response effectively blocked a significant portion of global oil shipments, forcing producers to shut in supply, creating a sharp mismatch between physical and futures oil markets.
The scale of disruption is unprecedented in modern energy markets, rivaling historical oil crises and introducing a new layer of geopolitical risk premium into commodity pricing.
In such conditions, companies that consistently return cash to shareholders can offer a valuable layer of protection.
Stocks with strong shareholder yield not only provide income through dividends but also support valuations through buybacks and disciplined capital allocation. As geopolitical risks and macro uncertainty persist in 2026, these companies may serve as an important anchor for investor portfolios navigating turbulent markets.
Among companies offering attractive shareholder yields are Eni E, Shell SHEL, TIM TIMB and Yum China YUMC. These stocks also have a favorable Zacks Rank and Style Scores, indicating potential upside in share prices this year and, in turn, supporting investor wealth creation.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Supply Shock
The supply disruption has triggered a sharp spike in crude prices. Physical crude benchmarks have surged to $120 per barrel, reflecting acute shortages in available supply.
Even as diplomatic efforts intermittently ease tensions, oil markets remain volatile. Per Reuters reports, Brent crude continues to trade near elevated levels due to persistent uncertainty around supply flows and constrained shipping activity through Hormuz.
This Bloomberg report has also described the current episode as the largest oil supply shock in history, with shortages already spreading across Asian markets and global inventories tightening.
Supply-Chain Disruptions Amplify Inflation Risks
Beyond energy markets, the Hormuz disruption has triggered widespread supply-chain bottlenecks.
Shipping constraints and reduced tanker traffic have limited the flow of crude and refined products, with Reuters noting that tanker activity remains well below pre-war levels.
The impact extends beyond oil, as the crisis has disrupted fertilizers, food supply chains and industrial inputs, increasing costs across multiple sectors. The broader economic fallout is evident in rising transportation and logistics expenses, shortages of key commodities, and increased insurance and freight premiums, all of which are adding to inflationary pressures and straining global supply chains.
Per this article from Al Habtoor Research Center, economists estimate that sustained oil prices near $100 per barrel could add 0.6-1.3 percentage points to inflation, reinforcing concerns of a renewed inflation cycle.
The higher energy prices have already begun complicating the inflation outlook, raising concerns among policymakers and investors alike.
Inflation Threat Complicates Fed Rate Path
The resurgence of inflation risks has direct implications for monetary policy.
Federal Reserve officials are increasingly cautious about the timing and scale of rate cuts. According to a Reuters article, expectations for aggressive easing are likely to be scaled back, with policymakers potentially having fewer rate cuts as inflation remains above target levels.
Markets are adjusting accordingly, with interest rates expected to remain elevated for longer as inflation concerns persist. This environment is putting pressure on equity valuations, as higher discount rates reduce the present value of future earnings. Volatility is rising across asset classes, reflecting heightened uncertainty and shifting investor expectations.
Analysts warn that a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could create a stagflation-like environment, combining slower growth with persistent inflation, which is historically one of the biggest setbacks for equity investors.
Why Shareholder Yield Offers Stability
Shareholder yield has emerged as a compelling defensive investment framework, combining dividend payouts, net share buybacks and debt reduction to capture total capital returned to investors. Companies with strong shareholder yield typically exhibit robust free cash flow, solid balance sheets and disciplined capital allocation — traits that become especially valuable during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Dividends provide a steady income cushion in volatile markets, while buybacks support earnings per share and valuations. Consistent capital returns signal financial discipline, as such firms tend to avoid excessive leverage and aggressive expansion.
A Defensive Playbook for 2026
The Hormuz crisis underscores how geopolitical risks can rapidly cascade into global markets through energy prices, inflation and monetary policy.
Amid persistent oil supply disruptions, strained supply chains and increasing uncertainty around rate cuts, investors face a complex macroeconomic environment.
In such conditions, stocks with strong shareholder yield offer a critical advantage. By combining income generation, capital return and financial resilience, these companies provide a buffer against volatility while maintaining long-term return potential.
As the Iran war continues to reshape global energy dynamics, shareholder yield strategies may serve as a reliable anchor for portfolios navigating one of the most uncertain environments in recent years.
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Eni stands out as a strong candidate for high shareholder yield due to its attractive dividend payments, consistent share buybacks and effective debt management. The company offers a good dividend yield of around 3.07%.
E has increased its dividend payout 10 times in the past five years, reflecting an annualized dividend growth rate of 7.9%. The payout ratio of 48% indicates that the company is paying less than its income, which is sustainable over the long term. This also reflects that Eni is keeping funds for better investment opportunities.
Eni has also repurchased shares worth EUR 1.9 billion in 2025. The company completed the 2025 buy-back program in February 2026. It also reduced its long-term debt from $28.06 billion (in 2021) to $22.79 billion (as of December 2025-end).
Eni’s shareholder yield remains impressive, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking a combination of income and capital appreciation while benefiting from disciplined capital allocation.
E currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Zacks VGM Score of A, implying strong potential for continued uptrend. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Shell is one of the leading oil supermajors — a group of U.S. and Europe-based energy multinationals with operations spanning nearly every corner of the globe — and can offer stability to investors’ portfolios through its strong shareholder yield. The company offers a moderate dividend yield of around 3.31%.
SHEL has increased its dividend payout eight times in the past five years, reflecting an annualized dividend growth rate of 13.8%. The payout ratio of 46% indicates that the company is paying less than its income, which is sustainable over the long term. This also reflects that SHEL is keeping funds for better investment opportunities. The company also repurchased shares worth $13.9 billion in 2025. It has also reduced its long-term debt from $80.87 billion in 2021 to $66.52 billion as of 2025-end.
Shell’s shareholder yield remains impressive, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking a combination of income and capital appreciation while benefiting from disciplined capital allocation.
SHEL currently flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 and a Zacks VGM Score of B, implying strong upside potential.
Tim is one of leading mobile cellular service in Brazil, with potential to offer stability amid rising volatility through its attractive dividend payments, share buybacks and effective debt management. The company offers a moderate dividend yield of around 3.98%.
TIMB has increased its dividend payout 13 times in the past five years, reflecting an annualized dividend growth rate of 23.83%. The payout ratio of 88% indicates that the company is paying less than its income, which is sustainable over the long term. This also reflects that TIM is keeping funds for better investment opportunities.
The company repurchased 33.5 million shares in 2025. It has also reduced its long-term debt from $2.77 billion in 2022 to $2.49 billion as of 2025-end.
TIM’s shareholder yield remains impressive, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking a combination of income and capital appreciation while benefiting from disciplined capital allocation.
TIMB currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Zacks VGM Score of A, implying continued upside potential.
Yum China is another strong candidate for high shareholder yield due to its attractive dividend payments, share buybacks and effective debt management. The company offers a moderate dividend yield of around 2.35%.
YUMC has increased its dividend payout four times over the past five years, reflecting an annualized dividend growth rate of 20.44%. The payout ratio of 38% indicates that the company is paying less than its income, which is sustainable over the long term. This also reflects that SPG is keeping funds for better investment opportunities. YUMC has returned $353 million to shareholders through dividends and another $1.14 billion through share repurchases in 2025.
The company plans to repurchase shares worth of $460 million in the first half of 2026. The program is part of the broader plan to return $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2026.
In 2025, YUMC announced plans to return approximately $900 million annually to shareholders, increasing to over $1 billion in 2027 and 2028. The company had $51 million in long-term debt as of December 2025-end.
YUMC’s shareholder yield remains impressive, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking a combination of income and capital appreciation while benefiting from disciplined capital allocation.
YUMC currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 and a Zacks VGM Score of C, implying moderate upside potential for the stock.
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Hormuz Volatility: Stocks With Strong Shareholder Yield for Stability

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Shell (SHEL) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
Shell currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.96, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 28 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.96 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 28 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 14 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 50% and 3.6% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for SHEL
The ABR suggests buying Shell, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks Rank
In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
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In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Shell, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 30.4% over the past month to $9.09.
Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.
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Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Shell may serve as a useful guide for investors.
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Is It Worth Investing in Shell (SHEL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

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Chicago, IL – April 15, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, Meta Platforms, Inc. META and Shell plc SHEL.
Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Analyst Reports for Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Shell
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc. and Shell plc. These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
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Alphabet’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past year (+106.3% vs. +93.8%). The company is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure, Google Cloud, and Search. Google Cloud ended the fourth quarter of 2025 with $240 billion in backlog, up 55% sequentially.
GOOGL has more than 325 million paid subscriptions across consumer services with strong adoption for Google One and YouTube Premium. Gemini app now has over 750 million monthly active users and the company sold more than 8 million paid seats of Gemini enterprise in Q4. Search is benefiting from AI Overviews and AI Mode that has driven growth in overall queries.
Launching personal intelligence in AI Mode in search and the Gemini app bodes well for Alphabet’s prospects. YouTube is benefiting from the growing demand for shorts. However, stiff competition in cloud computing has been concerning.
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Shares of Meta Platforms have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Software industry over the past year (+22.1% vs. +1.1%). The company is benefiting from increasing AI-infusion across its services which currently reach more than 3.58 billion people daily. META’s improved recommendation system is driving up user engagement. Instagram Reels had a strong fourth-quarter, with watch time up more than 30% year-over-year in the United States.
Facebook video time continued to grow double-digits year-over-year in the United States. Recommendation improvement drove 20% lift in time spent on Threads. AI usage is making META a popular name among advertisers.
Meta Platforms now expects to invest significantly more over the next few years in developing more advanced models and the largest AI services in the world. However, monetization of these AI services will take considerable time, which is a concern. Increasing regulatory challenges is a headwind for investors.
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Shell’s shares have gained +53.4% over the past year against the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry’s gain of +61.8%. The company being a London based oil supermajor, looks fairly balanced at the moment. Shell demonstrated resilient cash generation in 2025, delivering robust operating and free cash flows, supporting shareholder returns.
Its LNG franchise remains a long-term strength, with solid sales growth and clear demand visibility. Structural cost reductions achieved ahead of schedule and portfolio simplification have improved efficiency and balance-sheet flexibility.
However, earnings and revenue declined year over year, highlighting exposure to commodity price cycles. Net debt increased, while Chemicals and Renewables continue to weigh on returns amid weak margins. Potential LNG oversupply and geopolitical volatility add uncertainty. Overall, strengths are offset by cyclical and segment-specific risks, justifying a neutral stance.
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