Company Dividends
Shell PLC ADR Dividend History
Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) dividend profile for 2026-05-29. This page tracks yield, payout ratio, dividend history, and payout frequency using cache-backed market data refreshes.
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Annual Dividend
$1.479
Payout Ratio
Pending
Payment Frequency
quarterly
Next Ex-Dividend
TBA
Last Payment
Jun 29, 2026
SHEL Dividend Snapshot Overview
SHEL is currently paying dividends quarterly. Bellow you can find the details of the last two years (8 last payments).
What to look for when researching SHEL dividends
The current dividend yield, annual dividend rate, payout ratio, ex-dividend dates, payment dates, dividend frequency, and recent dividend growth. With these, it makes SHEL easier to compare with other dividend stocks without having to assemble calendar events, yield data, and payout statistics from separate sources.
Dividend research is most useful when the headline yield is viewed together with the actual payment record. A high yield can reflect a generous cash distribution, but it can also appear after a share price decline. A low yield can still be meaningful when a company has consistent growth, strong reinvestment opportunities, or a conservative payout policy.
SHEL Dividend Charts (Last 2 Years)
Trend and annual totals generated from the last two years.
Ex-Dividend Amount Trend
Observed Dividend Totals
Dividend Growth Metrics
Growth figures compare annualized dividend totals across historical observation windows.
How to read SHEL dividend growth
Dividend growth metrics help separate a static income stock from a company that has been increasing cash distributions over time. The one-year figure can react quickly to a recent raise, cut, suspension, or special dividend. The three-year and five-year figures smooth out more noise and can be more useful for understanding the direction of a dividend policy across business cycles. The ten-year figure, when available, gives a longer view of how management has treated shareholders through different market environments.
For Shell PLC ADR, the latest observed dividend amount in this two-year window is $0.7812. The previous comparable observed amount is $0.744, implying a latest sequential change of 5.00%. Investors should treat that change as a calendar datapoint rather than a complete valuation signal because dividend decisions depend on earnings, cash flow, balance sheet priorities, and board approval.
Dividend History
The bellow rows focus on the events of the last two years.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Record Date | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.7812 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.744 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.716 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.716 |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $0.716 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | $0.716 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.688 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $0.688 |
SHEL ex-dividend date and payment date context
The ex-dividend date is the key eligibility date for most dividend investors. Shares typically need to be owned before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming distribution. The payment date is the later cash settlement date when the dividend is expected to be paid. The record date and declaration date add useful context, but the ex-dividend date is usually the most important field for calendar planning and backtesting dividend capture assumptions.
In the above SHEL table, the displayed window runs from Aug 16, 2024 through May 22, 2026. The latest observed dividend total for 2026 is $1.5252.
Dividend frequency and income planning
Quarterly dividends are common among large U.S. listed companies and generally create four ex-dividend checkpoints per year.
For portfolio construction, frequency affects when cash arrives, how quickly dividends can be reinvested, and how income projections line up with liabilities or withdrawal needs. A dividend stock should therefore be reviewed by both amount and timing. The SHEL payment frequency shown here is quarterly.
Shell PLC ADR Dividend Research Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate the SHEL dividend record in the broader context of portfolio income, risk management, and total return analysis.
Income quality
Compare the current yield of 1.74% with the payout ratio of pending. Yield tells you the cash return relative to price, while payout ratio helps frame how much of reported earnings are being distributed.
Calendar reliability
Review whether recent ex-dividend dates arrive on a consistent cadence. Regular timing can help income planning, while irregular timing may require closer reading of company announcements and filings.
Growth durability
Compare one-year, three-year, five-year, and ten-year dividend growth figures. Persistent positive growth can support an income thesis, while flat or negative growth may point to slower fundamentals or a deliberate shift in capital allocation.
Portfolio fit
Place SHEL alongside other holdings by sector exposure, correlation, valuation, and dividend timing. A dividend can improve cash flow but still add concentration, factor exposure, or drawdown risk.
SHEL Dividend FAQ
How often does SHEL pay dividends?
SHEL is classified as quarterly based on recent ex-dividend intervals. Quarterly dividends are common among large U.S. listed companies and generally create four ex-dividend checkpoints per year.
What is the current SHEL dividend yield?
The current SHEL dividend yield in this snapshot is 1.74%. Dividend yield changes as the share price and expected annual dividend change, so it should be reviewed with the payout ratio and payment history.
What is the SHEL annual dividend?
The annual dividend shown for Shell PLC ADR is $1.479. This value is a normalized annualized figure and may differ from a simple sum of the visible two-year table when the data includes partial years or special distributions.
What range is displayed on this page?
The table and charts display a two-year window from Aug 16, 2024 to May 22, 2026.
What is the difference between the ex-dividend date and payment date?
The ex-dividend date is the trading calendar date used to determine dividend eligibility. The payment date is when the cash dividend is expected to be paid. For dividend calendar planning, the ex-dividend date usually matters first, while the payment date matters for cash flow timing.
Is this investment advice?
No. This page is a factual dividend data reference for research workflows. It does not recommend buying, selling, or holding SHEL, and it should be paired with independent analysis of company fundamentals, valuation, taxes, and portfolio risk.
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