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Shell (SHEL) purchased and cancelled a total of 61,955 shares on 18 February 2026 across multiple European venues.

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Shell (SHEL) purchased and cancelled a total of 61,955 shares on 18 February 2026 across multiple European venues. Purchases were executed on LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX at VWAPs of ~£28.86 and ~€33.13.

These transactions form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the company's buy-back programme running 05 February 2026 through 01 May 2026, with Morgan Stanley making independent trading decisions within preset parameters and relevant MAR/UK MAR rules.

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Positive

  • 61,955 shares repurchased for cancellation on 18 February 2026
  • Trades executed across six venues (LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE, TQEX)
  • Buy-back program runs from 05 Feb to 01 May 2026 under preset parameters

Negative

  • Purchases executed at VWAPs of £28.8565 (GBP venues) and €33.1342 (EUR venues) representing immediate cash outflow
Argus Feb 18 session
+2.48% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – SHEL

On Feb 18, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 2.48% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 18 session.

Key Figures

Shares purchased LSE: 27,925 shares VWAP LSE: GBP 28.8565 Shares purchased Chi-X: 6,748 shares +5 more
Shares purchased LSE
27,925 shares
Buy-back on 18/02/2026, LSE venue
VWAP LSE
GBP 28.8565
Volume weighted average price on 18/02/2026, LSE
Shares purchased Chi-X
6,748 shares
Buy-back on 18/02/2026, Chi-X (CXE) venue
VWAP Chi-X
GBP 28.8728
Volume weighted average price on 18/02/2026, Chi-X (CXE)
Shares purchased XAMS
8,763 shares
Buy-back on 18/02/2026, XAMS venue
VWAP XAMS
EUR 33.1783
Volume weighted average price on 18/02/2026, XAMS
Buy-back start date
05 February 2026
Programme start; Morgan Stanley trading independently
Buy-back end date
01 May 2026
Programme scheduled end for independent trading

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 17
5 events
  1. Feb 17

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    -1.1%

    712,623 shares purchased for cancellation across multiple venues under buy-back.

  2. Feb 16

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    -1.1%

    1,380,295 shares bought and cancelled as part of ongoing programme.

  3. Feb 12

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    -2.5%

    1,396,574 shares purchased for cancellation across several trading venues.

  4. Feb 11

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +3.0%

    1,278,353 ordinary shares repurchased and cancelled in buy-back programme.

  5. Feb 10

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +0.1%

    1,127,688 shares repurchased on six venues as part of buy-back.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, on-market limb, UK Listing Rules, EU MAR, +1 more
5 terms
share buy-back programme financial
"These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme"
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
on-market limb financial
"The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority"
An on-market limb is the part of a takeover or share-purchase arrangement where shares are bought directly through the stock exchange at current market prices, rather than through private, negotiated off-exchange deals. For investors it matters because on-market purchases happen publicly and at prevailing prices, which can affect the stock’s trading price, liquidity and how quickly ownership changes hands — like buying items from a store shelf versus arranging a private sale.
UK Listing Rules regulatory
"The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation"
UK listing rules are a set of regulations that companies must follow to be officially listed on a UK stock exchange. These rules ensure that companies provide clear, accurate, and sufficient information to protect investors and maintain market confidence, similar to how safety standards ensure products are reliable. Adhering to these rules is important for investors because it helps them make informed decisions about buying or selling company shares.
EU MAR regulatory
"Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”)"
EU MAR is the European Union’s Market Abuse Regulation, a set of rules designed to keep financial markets fair by stopping insider trading and market manipulation and by requiring timely, accurate public disclosure of inside information. Think of it as traffic laws for trading: it sets who can share sensitive information, how it must be disclosed, and penalties for breaking the rules, which matters to investors because stronger rules reduce surprises, boost trust, and affect companies’ legal and reporting costs.
UK MAR regulatory
"and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law ... from time to time (“UK MAR”)"
UK MAR is the UK Market Abuse Regulation, a set of laws designed to prevent insider trading, market manipulation and other dishonest practices in financial markets while setting rules for how companies must disclose important information. It matters to investors because it helps ensure a fair playing field and timely, reliable disclosures so price changes reflect real news rather than secret deals—think of it as the rulebook that keeps the market honest and predictable.

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Transaction in Own Shares   

18 February 2026

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 18 February 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of PurchaseNumber of Shares purchasedHighest price paid

 
Lowest price paid

 
Volume weighted average price paid per shareVenueCurrency
18/02/202627,92529.140028.685028.8565LSEGBP
18/02/20266,74829.125028.685028.8728Chi-X (CXE)
GBP
18/02/20268,42629.185028.790028.9035BATS (BXE)
GBP
18/02/20268,76333.345032.995033.1783XAMSEUR
18/02/20268,53033.280033.000033.1342CBOE DXEEUR
18/02/20261,56333.195032.975033.1115TQEXEUR

These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 05 February 2026.

In respect of this programme, Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 05 February 2026 up to and including 01 May 2026.

The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”) and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time.

In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below.

Enquiries

Media: International +44 (0) 207 934 5550; U.S. and Canada: https://www.shell.us/about-us/news-and-insights/media/submit-an-inquiry.html

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What did Shell (SHEL) announce on 18 February 2026 about share purchases?

Shell announced the purchase and cancellation of 61,955 shares on 18 February 2026. According to the company, trades occurred across LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX at listed VWAPs and prices.

How many shares did Shell (SHEL) buy back on 18/02/2026 and across which venues?

Shell bought back a total of 61,955 shares on 18 February 2026. According to the company, purchases were split across LSE, Chi-X (CXE), BATS (BXE), XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX.

What prices did Shell (SHEL) pay per share during the 18 February 2026 buyback?

Shell paid VWAPs of approximately £28.86 on GBP venues and €33.13 on EUR venues. According to the company, highest and lowest trade prices per venue are included in the disclosed table.

Who executed Shell's (SHEL) buyback trades and what are the programme dates?

Morgan Stanley executed the buyback trades independently for Shell. According to the company, the programme runs from 05 February 2026 up to and including 01 May 2026 within preset parameters.

How does Shell (SHEL) say the buy-back complies with market rules and regulations?

Shell stated the programme is conducted under Chapter 9 UK Listing Rules and EU/UK MAR provisions. According to the company, the transactions follow the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as onshored into UK law.

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