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Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Viper Energy (VNOM) and Shell (SHEL)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Thu Nov 13, 2025

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Energy sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Viper Energy (VNOM – Research Report) and Shell (SHEL – Research Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Viper Energy (VNOM)

In a report issued on November 7, Neil Mehta from Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on Viper Energy, with a price target of $54.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $37.73, close to its 52-week low of $35.46.

According to TipRanks.com, Mehta is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.0% and a 58.2% success rate. Mehta covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as HF Sinclair Corporation, Par Pacific Holdings, and Marathon Petroleum. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Viper Energy is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $51.33, which is a 33.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on November 4, William Blair also maintained a Buy rating on the stock.

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Shell (SHEL)

Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky maintained a Buy rating on Shell yesterday. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $76.55.

According to TipRanks.com, Selesky is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.2% and a 57.3% success rate. Selesky covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Helmerich & Payne, EOG Resources, and Kinder Morgan. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Shell is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $72.42, a -5.2% downside from current levels. In a report issued on October 31, TD Cowen also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $82.00 price target.

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