BP p.l.c. (BP)

GB — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BP
  • Rev/Share 72.5578
  • Book/Share 30.0194
  • PB 1.7408
  • Debt/Equity 1.2845
  • CurrentRatio 1.1929
  • ROIC 0.0292

 

  • MktCap 102802196000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.1257
  • PFCF 9.6337
  • PE 66.7921
  • Debt/Assets 0.2668
  • DivYield 0.0496
  • ROE 0.0258

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade BP Evercore ISI Outperform In-line -- $38 Jan. 6, 2026
Downgrade BP BofA Securities Neutral Underperform -- -- Dec. 5, 2025
Initiation BP Wells Fargo -- Equal Weight -- $37 Oct. 17, 2025
Upgrade BP Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight -- -- Sept. 3, 2025
Initiation BP Melius -- Buy -- $66 Aug. 20, 2025
Upgrade BP Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform -- $42 Aug. 14, 2025
Upgrade BP Berenberg Hold Buy -- -- Aug. 7, 2025
Reiterated BP TD Cowen -- Hold $34 $37 Aug. 6, 2025
Downgrade BP Jefferies Buy Hold -- $29 May 19, 2025
Downgrade BP Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Underweight -- $26.5 May 12, 2025

News

BP seeks partner for one of the oldest Iraqi oil fields, Bloomberg News reports
BNO, BP, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

BP is looking for a partner to help ramp up production and share some costs at one of the oldest Iraqi oil fields, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

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Important Factors to Watch Ahead of BP's Q4 Earnings Release
BP
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP heads into Q4 earnings with higher revenue expectations and a projected EPS rebound, as lower crude prices pressure upstream but support refining.

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BP Investors Demand Proof That Shift Back to Oil and Gas Will Boost Returns
BP
Published: February 03, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

The company is now increasing oil-and-gas investment to around $10 billion a year to 2027—20% higher than previous guidance—and expects returns of greater than 15% on the projects.

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Activist shareholder ACCR, pension funds urge BP to show shift to oil and gas will deliver value
BNO, BP, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

UK and European pension funds and activist shareholder ACCR are pushing BP to publish more information to prove its strategy of shifting spending from low-carbon to oil and gas projects will boost shareholder value.

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BP is a 'top call' for City analyst as shows significant improvement over peers
BP
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has been added to Citi's catalyst watch list as a “Top Call” ahead of a potential key Bumerangue update, with the broker arguing the market is not fully reflecting recent developments.

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These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
BP, SUN
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Oil Rallies On Iran War Fears – 5 Integrated Energy Giants With Big Dividends
BP, COP, CVX, TTE, XOM
Published: January 29, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

With an armada of U.S. Navy ships steaming toward the Mediterranean, military action against Iran would pose significant risks to global oil markets due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20-30% of the world's seaborne oil passes.

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BP p.l.c. (BP) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
BP
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to BP (BP). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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BP interested in cross-border opportunities with Venezuela, its Trinidad country head says
BP
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

BP's head of Trinidad and Tobago said the oil and gas major is still interested in cross-border opportunities with Venezuela, despite the government in Caracas suspending all bilateral energy agreements with its neighbor last year.

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JERA Nex BP to buy EnBW's stake in UK's Mona offshore wind project
BP
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

JERA Nex BP will buy its partner EnBW's stake in the Mona offshore wind ​project and has signed a lease ‌agreement for the British facility, it said on Friday.

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BP Expects Q4 Upstream Production to Be In Line Sequentially
BP
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP updates fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year guidance, lifts 2025 tax rate view, flags weaker price realizations, big impairments and a sharp drop in net debt.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Now
BP, PBR
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Weak Oil Prices Loom: 3 Integrated Energy Stocks That Could Hold Up
BP, CVX, PBR
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry's outlook. CVX, BP and PBR will probably overcome market challenges.

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BP faces near-term earnings headwinds - Citi
BP
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Citi said BP Plc's (LSE:BP.) fourth-quarter 2025 trading statement is broadly in line operationally, but noted near-term earnings headwind even as the balance sheet shows a meaningful step-down.

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BP & CTVA Partner to Form Etlas JV for Biofuel Feedstock Supply
BP, CTVA
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP teams up with Corteva to form Etlas, a 50-50 JV to grow oilseed crops for SAF and renewable diesel, targeting a large-scale low-carbon fuel supply.

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BP p.l.c. (BP) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
BP
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to BP (BP). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Oil Is Surging Over $60 – Grab These Large Cap High-Yield Dividend Energy Giants Now
BP, COP, CVX, TTE, XOM
Published: January 13, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Oil prices fell well below $60 per barrel recently before rallying back above that key level this week, initially driven lower by oversupply and weak demand.

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My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New November Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 12 Buys
AAPL, AGNC, ALIZF, AM, AMD, APLE, ARCC, ARI, AVGO, BA, BABA, BAC, BEP, BGS, BNS, BP, BX, CBAUF, CL, CM, CSCO, CSWC, D, ENB, FSK
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I trimmed positions in NVDA and AMD due to valuation concerns and overexposure, favoring BDCs like ARCC, OBDC, and HTGC for yield. November dividend income reached a record $653, up 5% Y/Y, with BDCs now comprising 33% of total dividends despite potential sector-wide dividend cuts. My 2025 target is $11,000 in annual net dividends (8% growth), with flexibility to raise capital for real estate or travel if opportunities arise.

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BP p.l.c.: Castrol Sale And Implications
BP
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

BP p.l.c. is executing a $20B divestment program, highlighted by the $10B Castrol sale to Stonepeak, to accelerate net debt reduction. The Castrol divestment aligns BP with activist demands for higher capital efficiency, focusing resources on core upstream oil and gas assets. The company's valuation remains compelling, trading at a P/E of 11.9x—well below U.S. peers—reflecting its strategic refocus and discounted European sector multiples.

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Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption
BP, CVX, TTE, XOM
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP, CVX, XOM, and TTE are using AI to transform energy operations, driving efficiency, emissions cuts and returns.

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BP to Sell 65% Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10B EV
BP
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP agrees to sell 65% of its Castrol stake to Stonepeak, valuing the business at $10.1B and generating about $6B to cut debt.

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Stonepeak, CPPIB look to buy Castrol India shares at premium following BP deal
BP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak will launch an offer to purchase a stake of up to 26% in Castrol's Indian unit, they said on Wednesday, following their deal to acquire the firm from parent BP.

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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: BP Cashes In On Castrol
BP, GOOG, GOOGL, PATH, SNV, VSNTV
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

BP (BP) will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the unit at $10.1 billion. Waymo (GOOGL) will update its fleet software and emergency protocols after a San Francisco blackout immobilized vehicles.

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BP share price forecast as it sells Castrol to Stonepeak Partners
BP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Neutral

BP share price has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors have watched energy prices dip. The stock was trading at 427p, down by 10% from its highest point in November.

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BP sells majority stake in Castrol in $10bn deal to cut debt
BP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to the investment firm Stonepeak, valuing the business at about $10 billion and marking one of the biggest steps yet in the oil major's plan to slim down and shore up its finances.

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Oil giant BP to sell 65% stake in $10 billion Castrol unit
BNO, BP, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

BP has agreed to sell a 65% shareholding in lubricants business Castrol. The deal comes as the company looks to divest of $20 billion of assets by the end of 2027.

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BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion
BP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

BP on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol unit to investment firm Stonepeak for about $6 billion.

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Stonepeak to Acquire Majority Controlling Interest in Castrol from bp
BP
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced an agreement to acquire a majority controlling interest in Castrol (or “the Company”), a global leader in lubricants, from BP p.l.c. (“bp”) (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP), in a transaction valuing the business at an enterprise value of approximately $10.1 billion. bp will retain a 35% minority interest in Castrol as part of the transaction. In connection wit.

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BP nears deal to sell majority stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, WSJ reports
BP
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

BP is nearing a sale of a majority stake in its Castrol lubricants business to investment firm Stonepeak in a deal that values the entire division at $10 billion including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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BP Is Near Deal to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in $10 Billion Deal
BP
Published: December 23, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Sale of lubricants business is part of British energy giant's plan to raise $20 billion from asset sales

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About BP p.l.c. (BP)

  • IPO Date 1977-01-03
  • Website https://www.bp.com
  • Industry Oil & Gas Integrated
  • CEO Carol-Lee Howle
  • Employees 100500

BP p.l.c. provides carbon products and services. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, and integrated gas and power; trading of gas; operation of onshore and offshore wind power, as well as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage facilities; trading and marketing of renewable and non-renewable power; and production of crude oil. In addition, the company involved in convenience and retail fuel, EV charging, Castrol lubricant, aviation, B2B, and midstream businesses; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy business. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.