What share buyback did Shell (SHEL) complete on 14 May 2026?

Shell repurchased 1,297,296 shares for cancellation on 14 May 2026. According to Shell, these shares were bought across LSE, Chi-X (CXE) and BATS (BXE) as part of its ongoing 2026 share buyback programme.

What period does Shell’s 2026 share buyback programme cover for trades by Goldman Sachs?

Shell’s 2026 buyback programme runs from 7 May 2026 up to and including 24 July 2026. According to Shell, Goldman Sachs International makes trading decisions independently within preset parameters during this period.

Which regulations govern Shell’s (SHEL) share buyback transactions in May 2026?

Shell’s buybacks are conducted under Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and EU and UK MAR. According to Shell, trades follow the onshored EU MAR Delegated Regulation and related UK statutory instruments for compliant buyback programmes.

Who executes Shell’s (SHEL) share repurchases under the 2026 buyback programme?

Goldman Sachs International executes Shell’s share repurchases under the 2026 buyback programme. According to Shell, Goldman Sachs makes trading decisions independently of the company, operating within predefined parameters and in accordance with applicable UK and EU market abuse regulations.

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell (SHEL) reported share buybacks on 14 May 2026, repurchasing a total of 1,297,296 shares for cancellation across LSE, Chi-X (CXE) and BATS (BXE) at volume‑weighted average prices around £31.44 per share.

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Rhea-AI Summary

Shell (SHEL) reported share buybacks on 14 May 2026, repurchasing a total of 1,297,296 shares for cancellation across LSE, Chi-X (CXE) and BATS (BXE) at volume‑weighted average prices around £31.44 per share.

The purchases are part of a buyback programme running from 7 May to 24 July 2026, executed by Goldman Sachs International independently within pre-set parameters and in line with UK and EU MAR regulations.

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Repurchased 1,297,296 shares for cancellation on 14 May 2026
Buybacks executed across LSE, Chi-X (CXE) and BATS (BXE)
Volume-weighted average prices around £31.44 per share
Buyback programme scheduled from 7 May to 24 July 2026
Trading decisions delegated to Goldman Sachs International under preset parameters

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Argus May 15 session

+1.01% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – SHEL

On May 15, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 1.01% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 15 session.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased LSE: 864,663 shares Shares repurchased Chi-X: 300,000 shares Shares repurchased BATS: 132,633 shares +5 more

Shares repurchased LSE: 864,663 shares; Purchased for cancellation on 14/05/2026
Shares repurchased Chi-X: 300,000 shares; Purchased for cancellation on 14/05/2026
Shares repurchased BATS: 132,633 shares; Purchased for cancellation on 14/05/2026
VWAP LSE: £31.4400 per share; Volume weighted average price on 14/05/2026
VWAP Chi-X: £31.4395 per share; Volume weighted average price on 14/05/2026
VWAP BATS: £31.4391 per share; Volume weighted average price on 14/05/2026
Buy-back window start: 7 May 2026; Start of programme period for Goldman Sachs International
Buy-back window end: 24 July 2026; End of programme period for Goldman Sachs International

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 13

5 events

May 13
Share repurchase update

24h Move

-0.5%

Disclosure of 12 May 2026 buy-backs across LSE, Chi-X and BATS.
May 12
Share repurchase update

24h Move

-0.0%

Announcement of 1,360,000 shares repurchased on 11 May 2026.
May 11
PDMR share transaction

24h Move

+1.7%

PDMR Cederic Cremers disposed of 9,000 shares on 8 May 2026.
May 11
Share repurchase update

24h Move

+1.7%

Report of 8 May 2026 buy-backs under the ongoing programme.
May 08
Share repurchase update

24h Move

-0.3%

Announcement of 1,230,000 shares bought back on 7 May 2026.

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, uk listing rules, eu mar, uk mar, +2 more

6 terms

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 596/2014/EU..."

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

"...dealing with buy-back programmes ("EU MAR") and EU MAR as "onshored" into UK law..."

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

"...from time to time ("UK MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052..."

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.

eu mar delegated regulation regulatory

"and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as "onshored" into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period..."

An EU MAR Delegated Regulation is a detailed rule issued by the European Union to clarify or expand existing laws related to financial markets. It functions like a set of instructions that ensure consistent application of rules across all EU countries, helping investors understand how regulations are applied and maintained. This promotes transparency and stability in financial markets, making it easier for investors to make informed decisions.

financial services act, 2021 regulatory

"...replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments..."

A UK law that updates the rulebook for how financial firms operate, giving regulators clearer powers to oversee markets, protect consumers, and respond to risks. For investors, it matters because it can change how products are sold, how firms are supervised, and how quickly problems are fixed—much like a revised rulebook that aims to make a game fairer and safer for everyone, which affects confidence and the value of investments.

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05/15/2026 - 03:32 AM EDT

Transaction in Own Shares

14 May, 2026

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Shell plc (the 'Company') announces that on 14 May, 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of Purchase	Number of Shares purchased	Highest price paid	Lowest price paid	Volume weighted average price paid per share	Venue	Currency
14/05/2026	864,663	£ 31.5600	£ 31.3100	£ 31.4400	LSE	GBP
14/05/2026	300,000	£ 31.5550	£ 31.3100	£ 31.4395	Chi-X (CXE)	GBP
14/05/2026	132,633	£ 31.5450	£ 31.3150	£ 31.4391	BATS (BXE)	GBP

These share purchases form part of the Company's share buy-back programme previously announced on 7 May 2026.

In respect of this programme, Goldman Sachs International will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 7 May 2026 up to and including 24 July 2026.

Any such share purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares. 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 Goldman Sachs International 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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20260514_Shell RNS - full version

FAQ

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At what prices did Shell (SHEL) buy back shares on 14 May 2026?

Shell’s buyback prices on 14 May 2026 ranged between £31.31 and £31.56 per share. According to Shell, the volume‑weighted average prices were about £31.44 on LSE, £31.4395 on Chi-X (CXE) and £31.4391 on BATS (BXE).

How many Shell (SHEL) shares were repurchased on each trading venue on 14 May 2026?

Shell bought 864,663 shares on LSE, 300,000 on Chi-X (CXE) and 132,633 on BATS (BXE). According to Shell, all these shares are being cancelled as part of its authorised share buyback programme.

Transaction in Own Shares