Shell plc (SHEL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Shell shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Shell stock is Norges Bank Investment Management, with 182.9 million shares (3.30% of the company), worth about $8.30 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 18.8%.
In Q2 2026, 1,604 institutional holdings reports listed 373.0 million shares worth $28.90 billion, up 0.5% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 9 transactions in the last two years: no sales and no purchases. The newest one on file is from July 2, 2026 (De Haan (Machteld), --).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through July 2, 2026.
Shell plc
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Shell shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norges Bank Investment Management | 182.9 million | 3.30% | $8.3B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 178.4 million | 3.22% | $8.1B |
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. | 151.6 million | 2.74% | $6.9B |
| Citibank NA (New York) | 121.6 million | 2.20% | $5.5B |
| BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. | 90.4 million | 1.63% | $4.1B |
| SSgA Funds Management, Inc. | 76.2 million | 1.38% | $3.5B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 68.4 million | 1.24% | $3.1B |
| Vanguard Asset Management Ltd. | 67.6 million | 1.22% | $3.1B |
| BlackRock Fund Advisors | 54.4 million | 0.98% | $2.5B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 51.5 million | 0.93% | $2.3B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Shell institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,604 | 373.0 million | $28.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,666 | 371.0 million | $34.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,524 | 362.0 million | $26.6B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,467 | 364.0 million | $26.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,465 | 389.0 million | $27.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,472 | 389.0 million | $28.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,442 | 382.0 million | $23.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,416 | 363.0 million | $23.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Shell insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Haan (Machteld) | Jul 2, 2026 | -- | Bought at price 78.03 per share. | $1,716 |
| Godbehere (Ann Frances) | Mar 4, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Hughes (Catherine J) | Mar 4, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Lute (Jane H) | Mar 4, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Taraporevala (Cyrus) | Mar 4, 2026 | -- | -- | – |
| Taraporevala (Cyrus) | Dec 31, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Godbehere (Ann Frances) | Dec 31, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Hughes (Catherine J) | Dec 31, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
| Lute (Jane H) | Dec 31, 2025 | -- | -- | – |
Newest 9 of 9 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Shell stock?
Norges Bank Investment Management, with 3.30% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (3.22%) and BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (2.74%).
How many institutions own Shell stock?
1,604 institutional holdings reports listed Shell shares in Q2 2026, 373.0 million shares in all worth $28.90 billion.
Are Shell insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and no purchases (9 transactions in all); the newest on file is from July 2, 2026.
