Shell plc
$86.65-0.67Market Cap
$250.0B
Global Rank
#59
All-Time High
$254.5B
2026-07-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 84% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 6.2% of United Kingdom's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #58 LVMH Moรซt Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Sociรฉtรฉ Europรฉenne ($254.9B)
- Just below: #60 AstraZeneca PLC ($246.2B)
- Best year: 1995 (+37%). Worst year: 2020 (-37%).
Shell plc Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ SHEL annual filings (2025) โ$267B revenue ยท $27.6B operating income ยท $17.8B net income
- โOperating margin: 10.3% on $266.9B in revenue.
- โR&D is 0.4% of revenue ($1.2B).
- โNet income margin: 6.7% โ $17.8B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $23.9B (9.0% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $239B
Total
$238B
Capital Expenditures
$18.9B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$23.9B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
Fundamentals (TTM)
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About Shell plc
Shell plc is a British multinational oil and gas company, headquartered in London, England. Shell is a public limited company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and secondary listings on Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. A core component of Big Oil, Shell is the second largest investor-owned oil and gas company in the world by revenue, and among the world's largest companies out of any industry. Measured by both its own emissions, and the emissions of all the fossil fuels it sells, Shell was the ninth-largest corporate producer of greenhouse gas emissions in the period 1988โ2015.
Shell plc Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250.0B | #59(โ10) | +24.9% |
| 2025 | $200.1B | #69(โ2) | +22.2% |
| 2024 | $163.8B | #71(โ12) | -0.9% |
| 2023 | $165.2B | #59(โ1) | +20.2% |
| 2022 | $137.5B | #58(โ41) | +34.8% |
| 2021 | $102.0B | #99(โ8) | +28.4% |
| 2020 | $79.4B | #107(โ57) | -37.4% |
| 2019 | $126.9B | #50(โ13) | +7.7% |
| 2018 | $117.8B | #37(โ7) | -7.5% |
| 2017 | $127.4B | #30(โ6) | +31.0% |
| 2016 | $97.2B | #36(โ12) | +28.3% |
| 2015 | $75.8B | #48(โ24) | -27.1% |
| 2014 | $104.0B | #24(โ4) | -1.3% |
| 2013 | $105.4B | #20(โ5) | +9.0% |
| 2012 | $96.6B | #15(โ5) | -0.9% |
| 2011 | $97.5B | #10(โ6) | +14.8% |
| 2010 | $85.0B | #16(โ2) | +17.5% |
| 2009 | $72.3B | #18(โ6) | +21.0% |
| 2008 | $59.8B | #12(โ1) | -34.2% |
| 2007 | $90.8B | #13 | +23.5% |
| 2006 | $73.6B | #13(โ2) | +19.3% |
| 2005 | $61.6B | #15 | +12.7% |
| 2004 | $54.7B | #15(โ4) | +14.3% |
| 2003 | $47.8B | #19(โ1) | +24.5% |
| 2002 | $38.4B | #18(โ6) | -7.2% |
| 2001 | $41.4B | #24(โ3) | -17.1% |
| 2000 | $49.9B | #27(โ4) | +2.4% |
| 1999 | $48.8B | #23(โ4) | +29.8% |
| 1998 | $37.6B | #27(โ12) | -8.9% |
| 1997 | $41.3B | #15(โ5) | +30.7% |
| 1996 | $31.6B | #10(โ1) | +25.7% |
| 1995 | $25.1B | #9 | +37.0% |
| 1994 | $18.3B | #9 |
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FAQ
What is Shell plc's market cap?
Shell plc (SHEL) has a market capitalization of $250.0B, making it the #59 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Shell plc's highest market cap?
Shell plc's all-time high market cap was $254.5B, reached in 2026-07-31. Its highest rank was #59 in 2026.
What sector is Shell plc in?
Shell plc is in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Integrated industry. It is based in United Kingdom.
How has Shell plc's market cap changed over time?
Shell plc has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $250.0B in 2026 to $250.0B today.