Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL)
Oil & Gas Integrated · London, United Kingdom · Founded 1907
Shell is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, operating across upstream production, LNG trading, refining, chemicals, and a growing renewables portfolio. The company is the world's largest trader of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Headquartered in London (moved from The Hague in 2022), Shell operates in over 70 countries. The company rebranded from Royal Dutch Shell to Shell plc in 2022, simplifying its dual-listed structure.
Upstream oil and gas production, LNG trading (Shell's biggest competitive advantage), refining, and chemicals. The Integrated Gas division is the crown jewel u2014 Shell's LNG trading operation is the most sophisticated in the industry. The company has scaled back renewable energy ambitions under CEO Wael Sawan, refocusing on fossil fuel cash flows. Annual revenue exceeds $300 billion.
Royal Dutch Shell was formed in 1907 from the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading. The company has been one of the "Seven Sisters" dominating global oil for a century. A Dutch court ordered Shell to cut emissions 45% by 2030 in a landmark 2021 ruling (later overturned on appeal). Shell moved its headquarters from The Hague to London in 2022 and dropped "Royal Dutch" from its name.
| Market Capitalization | $200.0B |
| Annual Revenue | $316.0B |
| Net Income | $28.0B |
| Profit Margin | 9% |
| Revenue per Employee | $3632184K |
| Stock Exchange | NYSE |
| Ticker Symbol | SHEL |
Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.
Shell's logo u2014 the pecten shell u2014 has been used since 1904 and is one of the most recognized corporate symbols globally. The company was fined for overstating its oil reserves by 20% in 2004. Shell's LNG trading desk is so powerful that it can influence global gas prices. The company once considered changing its name entirely to distance itself from fossil fuel associations.
Shell's pivot back to fossil fuels under Sawan is pragmatic but controversial u2014 the LNG trading franchise is genuinely world-class, and the stock's discount to US peers reflects European ESG pressure more than business quality.
What is Shell plc's revenue?
Shell plc generates approximately $316.0 billion in annual revenue.
How many employees does Shell plc have?
Shell plc employs approximately 87,000 people worldwide.
What is Shell plc's market cap?
Shell plc (SHEL) has a market capitalization of approximately $200.0 billion on the NYSE.
When was Shell plc founded?
Shell plc was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Who is the CEO of Shell plc?
Wael Sawan is the current CEO of Shell plc.
What is Shell plc's website?
Shell plc's official website is shell.com.
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