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Shell plc

Shell plc

SHELNYSEEnergy● Active
$86.69
+$1.29(+1.50%)
Market Cap$244.4B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$94.9
52W Low$67.25
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

Shell plc (SHEL) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

SHEL · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$30.22B▼ -22.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$30.22B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-22.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$23.12B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$30.22BCash on Hand
Total Debt$104.58BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$74.36BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 22%Debt 78%

Shell plc carries a net debt position of $74.36B. Total debt ($104.58B) exceeds cash on hand ($30.22B). Shell plc cash vs debt ratio: 22% cash / 78% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$30.22B − $104.58B = −$74.36B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
SHEL annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$30.22B-22.7%
Dec 31, 2024$39.11B+0.9%
Dec 31, 2023$38.77B-3.7%
Dec 31, 2022$40.25B+8.9%
Dec 31, 2021$36.97B+16.1%
SHEL cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Energy Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Shell plc
Shell plcYOU
SHEL
$30.22B12.4%
#2
TotalEnergies SE
TotalEnergies SE
TTE
$29.54B14.9%#3
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Exxon Mobil Corporation
XOM
$10.68B1.7%#4
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation
CVX
$6.47B1.7%#5
Enbridge Inc.
Enbridge Inc.
ENB.TO
$1.18B0.7%
Energy sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Shell plc (SHEL) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $30.22B, comprising $30.22B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Shell plc cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Shell plc cash reserves or cash position.

Shell plc annual cash on hand history shows decreased -22.7% in 2025: decreased -22.7% in 2025. Shell plc cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Shell plc carries total debt of $104.58B against cash of $30.22B, resulting in a net debt position of -$74.36B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

SHEL cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Shell plc (SHEL) has $30.22B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $30.22B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $23.12B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Shell plc · Shell plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025