Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and Rest of the Americas. The company operates through Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments. It explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; markets and transports oil and gas; produces gas-to-liquids fuels and other products; and operates upstream and midstream infrastructure necessary to deliver gas to market. The company also markets and trades natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, electricity, carbon-emission rights; and markets and sells LNG as a fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and marine vessels. In addition, it trades in and refines crude oil and other feed stocks, such ase low-carbon fuels, lubricants, bitumen, sulphur, gasoline, diesel, heating oil, aviation fuel, and marine fuel; produces and sells petrochemicals for industrial use; and manages oil sands activities. Further, the company produces base chemicals comprising ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, as well as intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, propylene oxide, solvents, detergent alcohols, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. Additionally, it generates electricity through wind and solar resources; produces and sells hydrogen; and provides electric vehicle charging services, as well as electricity storage. The company was formerly known as Royal Dutch Shell plc and changed its name to Shell plc in January 2022. Shell plc was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Shell Dividend Announcement
• Shell announced a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-19. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-15
• Shell annual dividend for 2024 was $2.75
• Shell annual dividend for 2023 was $2.47
• Shell's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.08%
• Shell's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 55.99%
• Shell's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -8.03% year
• Shell's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -3.57% year
Shell Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-15 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2024-12-19 |
2024-08-16 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2024-09-23 |
2024-05-16 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2024-06-24 |
2024-02-15 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2024-03-25 |
2023-11-16 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2023-12-20 |
2023-08-10 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2023-09-18 |
2023-05-18 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2023-06-26 |
2023-02-16 | $0.57 | quarterly | 2023-03-27 |
2022-11-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2022-12-19 |
2022-08-11 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2022-09-20 |
2022-05-19 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2022-06-27 |
2021-11-10 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2021-12-20 |
2021-08-12 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2021-09-20 |
2021-05-13 | $0.35 | quarterly | 2021-06-21 |
2021-02-18 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2021-03-29 |
2020-11-12 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2020-12-16 |
2020-08-13 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2020-09-21 |
2020-05-14 | $0.32 | quarterly | 2020-06-22 |
2020-02-13 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2020-03-23 |
2019-11-14 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2019-12-18 |
2019-08-15 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2019-09-23 |
2019-05-16 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2019-06-24 |
2019-02-14 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2019-03-25 |
2018-11-15 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2018-12-19 |
2018-08-09 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2018-09-17 |
2018-05-10 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2018-06-18 |
2018-02-15 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2018-03-26 |
2017-11-16 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-12-20 |
2017-08-09 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-09-18 |
2017-05-17 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-06-26 |
2017-02-15 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2017-03-27 |
2016-11-08 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2016-12-02 |
2016-08-10 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2016-09-19 |
2016-05-18 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2016-06-27 |
2016-02-17 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2016-03-29 |
2015-11-10 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2015-12-18 |
2015-08-12 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2015-09-21 |
2015-05-13 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2015-06-22 |
2015-02-11 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2015-03-20 |
2014-11-12 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2014-12-22 |
2014-08-13 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2014-09-25 |
2014-05-14 | $0.94 | quarterly | 2014-06-26 |
2014-02-12 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2014-03-27 |
2013-11-13 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2013-12-23 |
2013-08-14 | $0.90 | quarterly | |
2013-05-15 | $0.90 | quarterly | |
2013-02-13 | $0.86 | quarterly |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Shell's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Shell publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Shell distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Shell are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Shell sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Shell distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Shell declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Shell's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Shell's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.