BP p.l.c. (BP)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol BP
  • Rev/Share 71.1902
  • Book/Share 29.6427
  • PB 1.4523
  • Debt/Equity 1.2219
  • CurrentRatio 1.2206
  • ROIC -0.0029

 

  • MktCap 83650761893.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.8757
  • PFCF 8.2075
  • PE -70.7493
  • Debt/Assets 0.2528
  • DivYield 0.0591
  • ROE -0.0192

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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 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

Exploring Analyst Estimates for BP (BP) Q2 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
BP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for BP (BP), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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BP Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
BP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP set to report Q2 earnings on Aug. 5, with forecasts of lower profits but stronger top-line growth.

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BP p.l.c. (BP) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
BP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP (BP) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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BP: You Didn't Miss The Boat, Buy Pre-Earnings
BP
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

BP has outperformed the S&P 500, driven by strong operational execution and disciplined cost management in oil and gas operations. Shareholder returns remain robust, with a 6% dividend yield, ongoing buybacks, and plans for annual dividend increases above inflation. Growth is supported by 10 major projects launching by 2027 and global exploration successes, positioning BP for long-term cash flow expansion.

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BP Stock: $70 Oil Price Can't Last
BP
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I reiterate my buy rating on BP, driven by expectations of higher oil prices and BP's strong correlation to oil price movements. Key catalysts include ongoing U.S. SPR refilling and historically low U.S. crude inventories. The new U.S.-EU energy export deal could further tighten oil supply and support higher Brent oil prices.

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LNG Shipping Stocks: Japan Leads Charge As UPI Nears Resistance
BP, CCEC
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The UP World LNG Shipping Index surged 2.98%, outpacing the S&P 500, driven by higher volume and a return above key support. Japanese shipping companies led gains, with "K" Line, MOL, and NYK Line all approaching or testing resistance levels, signaling sector strength. Technical indicators, including moving averages and Bollinger Bands, point to further growth, supported by the EU-US LNG sales agreement.

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Why BP Stock Should Be On Your List Now?
BP
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

BP BP stock has been recovering recently from its April lows, along with other major oil and gas companies. This recovery is related to the improvement in oil prices lately.

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BP Pulls Out of Australia Hydrogen Project Amid Oil Pivot
BP
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP exits $36B green hydrogen mega-project in Australia, doubling down on oil amid investor-driven strategic pivot.

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BP's new chair appointment revives talk of US listing
BP
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

BP PLC's (LSE:BP.) announcement on Monday that Albert Manifold will succeed Helge Lund as chair from 1 October has sparked renewed speculation about a possible US listing for the oil major.

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Why a new chair at BP is stirring speculation of a U.S. listing move
BP
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The rationale is straightforward: U.S. integrated oil companies trade at a premium to their European rivals, and there also are fewer funds in the U.S. with environmental constraints.

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New BP Chairman's Record Shows How to Make Oil Major More Like Exxon, Chevron
BNO, BP, CVX, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOM, XOP
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Incoming Chairman Albert Manifold moved his last company's main listing to New York from London.

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BP chair appointment gets muted reaction, reignites New York listing speculation
BP
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) shares only slightly outperformed sector rivals on Monday after the oil group named the successor to chair Helge Lund.

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BP chairman Helge Lund to be replaced by ex CRH boss Albert Manifold
BP, CRH
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) chairman Helge Lund is stepping down after almost seven years in the role, with former CRH boss Albert Manifold appointed to succeed him.

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BP Sells U.S. Onshore Wind Assets, Realigns Focus on Oil & Gas
BP
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP agrees to sell its U.S. wind business to LS Power after a competitive bid, targeting $3-$4 billion in 2025 divestments.

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BP-Eni JV Strikes Gas Offshore Angola, Estimates Over 1 Tcf Gas Find
BP, E
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP and E's joint venture, Azule Energy, drills Gajajeira-01 well in Block 1/14 with gas reserves topping 1 Tcf and 100 million barrels of condensate.

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AstraZeneca drug lowers high BP in late-stage study; shares rise
AZN, BP
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

AstraZeneca 's experimental drug baxdrostat has been successful in lowering high blood pressure in a late-stage study of people whose condition was hard to control or treat, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said on Monday, sending shares up 2%.

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BP's Q2 Results to Be Hit by Low Prices Despite Higher Production
BP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

BP expects Q2 production to top estimates, but lower oil prices may drag results by up to $800M despite stronger refining margins.

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BP Sees Higher Oil Production, Trading Helping to Offset Lower Energy Prices
BP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

U.S.-listed shares of BP (BP) rose Friday after the energy giant predicted increased oil production and trading revenue in the current quarter, helping to offset lower fuel prices.

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BP up 2% as fear over prospects recedes to acceptance
BP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) shares rose 2% in afternoon trading after the energy group indicated that its second-quarter numbers and outlook were less bleak than many had feared, despite continued underperformance.

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BP to Divest Netherlands-Based Retail & EV Businesses to Catom
BP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP is set to sell its Dutch retail and EV charging business to Catom, advancing its $20B divestment plan and strategic shift.

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Japan's Omron sees big market for BP monitors in India, CEO says
BP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Japan's Omron is planning to boost its presence in the Indian market, its CEO said on Thursday, as a surge in hypertension cases in the country is expected to create a large market for its blood pressure monitoring devices.

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Oil Majors Shell and BP Resume Energy Projects Across Libya
BP, SHEL
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

SHEL and BP partner with Libya's NOC to explore and develop hydrocarbon potential across three key oilfields, marking a return to the energy-rich nation.

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BP's $8 Billion Castrol Sale Draws Bid From Firm Tied to Chairman
BP
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP's $8 billion Castrol sale draws interest from CD&R, a firm linked to its chairman, adding intrigue to a high-stakes divestiture.

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Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP Stocks Fall. OPEC Oil Plans, Gas Trading Fears Are Biting.
BNO, BP, CVX, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, SHEL, UCO, USO, XOM, XOP
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The trading slump may be confined to Shell, the biggest European energy company, but it could also be indicative of difficulties affecting others.

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BP's Market Gains Outpace Its Industry: What it Means for Investors
BP
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP's 13.8% stock gain, 6.14% dividend yield and robust free cash flow outlook set it apart from energy sector peers.

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BP p.l.c. (BP) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
BP
Published: July 03, 2025 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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The AI Revolution in Oil & Gas: A New Era of Smart Energy
BP
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies are harnessing AI to boost efficiency, cut emissions, and drive smarter energy production.

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Shell Won't Buy BP, Should You?
BP
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP's significant discount and strategic shift might be due for reevaluation.

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Why Shell's BP bid doesn't stack up
BP, SHEL
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

The numbers do not stack up convincingly for a Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) takeover of BP PLC (LSE:BP.), according to JP Morgan.

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BP Stock Rises After Report That It's in Merger Talks With Shell
BP
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of BP jumped Wednesday, lifted by a report that Shell was in talks to acquire it in what would mark a huge deal for the pair of U.K. oil giants, before giving back their gains.

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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 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.