Does the Shell plc share count for SHEL include treasury shares or buy‑back holdings?

The reported share count includes shares purchased under the buy‑back programme that are not yet cancelled but excludes treasury shares. According to Shell plc, the company currently holds no shares in treasury as at 30 January 2026.

Voting Rights and Capital

Q: What is Shell plc's total number of ordinary shares as at January 30, 2026 (SHEL)?

Shell plc has 5,687,196,643 ordinary shares outstanding as at 30 January 2026. According to Shell plc, that count is the official denominator investors should use for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notification calculations.

Q: How should shareholders use the 5,687,196,643 figure for FCA notification (SHEL)?

Shareholders should use 5,687,196,643 as the denominator when assessing notification thresholds under FCA DGTR. According to Shell plc, that number determines whether investors must notify changes to their interest in the company.

Q: Under which rule was Shell plc's January 30, 2026 voting rights notice made (SHEL)?

The notice was made pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 on voting rights. According to Shell plc, the announcement fulfils the company's obligation to notify the market of its total voting rights and capital.

Shell plc (SHEL) notifies the market of its total voting rights and capital as at 30 January 2026.

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Rhea-AI Summary

Shell plc (SHEL) notifies the market of its total voting rights and capital as at 30 January 2026. The company has 5,687,196,643 ordinary shares of €0.07 each and holds no shares in treasury. This figure may be used as the denominator for FCA DGTR notification calculations.

It includes shares bought under the buy-back programme that are not yet cancelled and is provided pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

Argus Jan 30 session

-0.57% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – SHEL

On Jan 30, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 0.57% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 30 session.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares outstanding: 5,687,196,643 shares Par value per share: €0.07

Ordinary shares outstanding: 5,687,196,643 shares; Shell plc capital as at January 30, 2026
Par value per share: €0.07; Nominal value of each ordinary share

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 28

5 events

Jan 28
Share buy-back detail

24h Move

+0.5%

Disclosure of 1,080,959 shares purchased and cancelled under buy-back programme.
Jan 26
Share buy-back detail

24h Move

-0.7%

Announcement of 1,313,901 shares purchased for cancellation across LSE and XAMS.
Jan 23
Share buy-back detail

24h Move

+1.8%

Update on purchases for cancellation on 23 January 2026 under buy-back.
Jan 22
Share buy-back detail

24h Move

-1.9%

Disclosure of 1,547,847 shares bought for cancellation across venues.
Jan 21
Share buy-back detail

24h Move

+1.0%

Report of 1,320,967 shares repurchased for cancellation under existing programme.

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

Key Terms

disclosure guidance and transparency rules, treasury, share buy-back programme, fca

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disclosure guidance and transparency rules regulatory

"In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby..."

Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.

treasury financial

"Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury."

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

fca regulatory

"...under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules."

The FCA is the United Kingdom's financial regulator that oversees banks, brokerages, investment firms and markets to make sure they act fairly, transparently and safely. For investors it matters because the FCA sets rules, enforces protections and can impose penalties or bans that influence market behavior and company reputations—think of it as a referee whose decisions can affect the value and trustworthiness of financial products and firms.

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01/30/2026 - 10:57 AM EST

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In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:

Shell plc's capital as at January 30, 2026, consists of 5,687,196,643 ordinary shares of €0.07 each. Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury.

The figure, 5,687,196,643, may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Shell plc under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Note: This announcement is made pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and as such, the above figure includes shares purchased by Shell plc as part of its share buy-back programme but not yet cancelled.

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What is Shell plc's total number of ordinary shares as at January 30, 2026 (SHEL)?

Shell plc has 5,687,196,643 ordinary shares outstanding as at 30 January 2026. According to Shell plc, that count is the official denominator investors should use for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notification calculations.

How should shareholders use the 5,687,196,643 figure for FCA notification (SHEL)?

Shareholders should use 5,687,196,643 as the denominator when assessing notification thresholds under FCA DGTR. According to Shell plc, that number determines whether investors must notify changes to their interest in the company.

Under which rule was Shell plc's January 30, 2026 voting rights notice made (SHEL)?

The notice was made pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 on voting rights. According to Shell plc, the announcement fulfils the company's obligation to notify the market of its total voting rights and capital.

Voting Rights and Capital