BP p.l.c. (BP)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BP
  • Rev/Share 71.1902
  • Book/Share 29.6427
  • PB 1.4067
  • Debt/Equity 1.2219
  • CurrentRatio 1.2206
  • ROIC -0.0029

 

  • MktCap 80962718060.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.8757
  • PFCF 7.9438
  • PE -68.5267
  • Debt/Assets 0.2528
  • DivYield 0.061
  • ROE -0.0192

 

  • Rating C-
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade BP Jefferies Buy Hold -- $29 May 19, 2025
Downgrade BP Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Underweight -- $26.5 May 12, 2025
Downgrade BP UBS Buy Neutral -- -- April 10, 2025
Downgrade BP TD Cowen Buy Hold -- $40 March 19, 2025
Upgrade BP JP Morgan Underweight Neutral -- -- Feb. 20, 2025
Downgrade BP DZ Bank Hold Sell -- -- Feb. 11, 2025
Downgrade BP Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector Perform -- -- Oct. 10, 2024
Downgrade BP Exane BNP Paribas Outperform Neutral -- -- Oct. 9, 2024
Downgrade BP Redburn Atlantic Buy Neutral -- -- Sept. 24, 2024

News

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 224: $22,400 Allocated, $2,349.12 In Projected Dividends
BP, BSTZ, ENB, MO, MSTY, NNN, QQQI, VICI
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Despite a market pullback, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio delivered positive returns and increased income, showcasing the benefits of diversification and disciplined reinvestment. I added to VICI, NNN, BSTZ, and MSTY, targeting high-yield, stable, and discounted assets poised to benefit from future Fed rate cuts and sector trends. The portfolio's forward dividend income and YoY growth remain strong, with reinvestment and sector allocation driving compounding income and downside risk mitigation.

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Israel Getting Very Serious With Iran – Grab 4 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Oil Giants Now
BP, CVX, SHEL, XOM
Published: June 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Although OPEC+ has announced plans to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting this month, actual increases may be smaller due to overproduction by some members, such as Kazakhstan and Iraq.

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BP, Shell and gold miners rally as oil and bullion prices surge
AAAU, BAR, BP, DBP, DGL, GLD, GLDM, IAU, OUNZ, SGOL, SHEL, UGL
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Energy and mining stocks climbed on Friday as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran sent crude oil and gold prices sharply higher. BP PLC (LSE:BP.

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BP Takeover Appears Unlikely Due to Size and Complexity
BP
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP's size, asset complexity and limited buyer interest make a near-term takeover highly unlikely, say Moelis bankers.

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Investors Heavily Search BP p.l.c. (BP): Here is What You Need to Know
BP
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching BP (BP) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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BP Secures Long-Term LNG Deal With India's Torrent Power
BP
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP signs decade-long LNG deal with Torrent Power to fuel India's gas plants and distribution push.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 222: $22,200 Allocated, $2,268.90 In Projected Dividends
ARE, BP, BST, BTI, CRM, MO, NVDA, PDI
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rebounded strongly, hitting a new record value and delivering a 25% return on invested capital with robust income growth. I continue to focus on diversification, risk mitigation, and recurring income, adding to NNN REIT, BP, and MSTY for their strong yields and income potential. Dividend income is up significantly year-over-year, and I expect to surpass $2,500 in forward annualized income by year-end, revising projections higher.

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BP & Partners Greenlight $2.9 Billion Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion
BP
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP-led consortium commits $2.9 billion to expand Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field to access low-pressure gas reserves in the field and boost the field's production capacity.

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Oil jumps 1.8% as OPEC+ sticks to slow unwind, lifting Shell and BP
BNO, BP, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, SHEL, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Brent crude rose 1.8% to over $65 a barrel on Monday afternoon after OPEC+ confirmed it would maintain a gradual approach to increasing oil supply. The news also gave a lift to energy stocks, with shares in Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) and BP PLC (LSE:BP.

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Azerbaijan, BP sign agreements on solar power plant in Karabakh
BP
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Azerbaijan and BP signed agreements on building a 240 megawatt solar power plant in Karabakh, an Azerbaijani region retaken in 2023 from breakaway ethnic Armenian authorities.

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Azeri SOCAR to sign agreements with Exxon Mobil, BP soon, three sources tell Reuters
BP, XOM
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Azeri state energy company SOCAR will sign new agreements soon for oil and gas exploration in Azerbaijan, including with Exxon Mobil and BP , three sources told Reuters on Monday.

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BP Taps Noble Rig for Key Role in UK Carbon Storage Project
BP
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP picks Noble's Innovator rig to drill six NEP wells, advancing the UK's flagship carbon storage project in the North Sea.

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confident data center industry will adopt immersion cooling BP Castrol
BP
Published: May 29, 2025 by: CNBC International TV
Sentiment: Positive

Michelle Jou, CEO of bp Castrol, says that relying on air cooling for data centers is "unsustainable", and that she is confident that the transition towards immersion cooling technologies will happen as it is the most efficient solution when it comes to a server's thermal efficiency, safety, and life-cycle management.

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BP's Castrol unit draws interest from Apollo, India's Reliance, Bloomberg News reports
BP
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

BP's Castrol lubricants business is attracting interest from companies such as India's Reliance Industries , Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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BP Deepens Ties With China, Signs LNG Supply Deal With Zhejiang Energy
BP
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP signs 10-year LNG sales and purchase agreement with China's Zhejiang Energy to supply up to 1 million metric tons per year of liquefied natural gas.

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BP Begins Sale of Castrol in $20B Asset Divestment Strategy
BP
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP kicks off sale of Castrol as part of a $20B divestment push, targeting a leaner portfolio and sharper focus under CEO Auchincloss.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why BP p.l.c. (BP) is a Trending Stock
BP
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP (BP) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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BP's future is bright — if it can get through the next 6 months, analyst says
BP
Published: May 22, 2025 by: CNBC International TV
Sentiment: Neutral

Lydia Rainforth, head of European energy, equity research at Barclays, discusses takeover speculation over a BP takeover and the valuation gap between European and U.S. oil majors.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 220: $22,000 Allocated, $2,213.76 In Projected Dividends
BP, JEPI, KMI, MO, PDI, SLG, TGT
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Markets surged on positive trade deals and Middle East investments, but I see Fed policy lagging and Moody's downgrade as overblown—pullbacks are buying opportunities. My Dividend Harvesting Portfolio hit a record $27,641.59, with a 2.87% weekly gain and forward annualized dividend income now at $2,213.76. Consistent contributions and reinvestment have driven strong dividend growth, with 2025 income up 38% year-over-year and the dividend snowball effect accelerating.

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BP seeks buyers for Castrol lubricants unit to reach $20 billion divestment goal, sources say
BP
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

BP has kicked off the sale of its more than a century-old Castrol lubricants business, according to two people with knowledge of the process, in a key step in the British energy group's divestment plan to boost its share price.

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Bear of the Day: BP PLC (BP)
BP
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Estimates continue to move lower for BP as oil prices come under pressure and global slowdowns are threatened.

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If Iran's Nuclear Sites Are Attacked Oil Will Skyrocket – Grab These High-Yield Energy Giants Now
BP, CVX, SHEL, XOM
Published: May 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Major media outlets announced this week that new intelligence suggests that Israel is preparing to strike nuclear facilities in Iran.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 21st
AMTB, BP, COLM
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AMTB, BP and COLM have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 21, 2025.

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XOM vs. BP: Which Integrated Energy Stock Boasts Better Prospects?
BP, XOM
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

XOM's clean energy plan is like a side business that???s already set up, while BP is still working out how to make its green projects reliably pay off.

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The Blood Pressure Solution Under Review: Complete Hypertension Support System for High BP
BP
Published: May 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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BP: Takeover Speculation, Low Valuation, Capital Returns
BP
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

BP's shares surged on takeover speculation in May and the company submitted decent Q1 earnings last month, despite lower liquids realizations. BP generated fairly stable results in oil production in the first-quarter and continued to spend a lot of money on buybacks. The energy giant also has a long term capital framework that calls for capital returns equal to 30-40% of its operating cash flow.

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BP Stock Rises. Takeover Rumors Won't Go Away.
BP
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Meanwhile, activist investor Elliott Management is pushing for more aggressive goals to get the company back on its feet.

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With Or Without BP, Buy Shell
BP, SHEL
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Shell's potential acquisition of BP could offer substantial synergies and shareholder returns, though it's not confirmed yet. Shell's strong financials include $4.8 billion in quarterly income, manageable $41 billion net debt, and robust FCF and capital investments. Shell's diversified portfolio, especially in LNG, supports strong segment performance and profitable CFFO, even in a weak oil price environment.

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BP shares rise on report Exxon, Chevron and rivals eyeing oil major
BNO, BP, CVX, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOM, XOP
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Chevron, Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies are among other big oil companies that could be considering a deal for BP, a report said Friday.

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BP shares rise as FT reports more rivals looking at possible takeover
BP
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Shares in BP edged higher on Friday after the Financial Times reported a number of rivals have "run the numbers" about a possible takeover of the London-listed oil company.

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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 Mr. Murray Auchincloss
  • 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.