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

These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
BP, WMB
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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BP Kicks Off Cypre Gas Production in the Caribbean, Off Trinidad
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP's Trinidad and Tobago unit has begun delivering gas from the Cypre project, a key step in its plan to bring 10 major upstream projects online by 2027.

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BP Chairman Helge Lund to Step Down Amid Pressure From Elliott for Strategy Shift
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of BP (BP), which has been under pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, plunged 8% in recent trading after the energy giant said chair Helge Lund is stepping down.

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Energy prices sink over tariffs and OPEC announcement
BNO, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP, BP, COP, CVX, XOM
Published: April 04, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what's driving energy prices.

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BP chairman Helge Lund out as green energy strategy collapses
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Negative

The chairman of BP, Helge Lund, is set to step down, marking the end of an era defined by the company's ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful foray into green energy. The oil giant announced on Friday that Lund would be relinquishing his role “in due course.

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Goldman slashes oil price forecasts as supply risks and trade war fears mount
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Goldman Sachs has cut its 2024 oil price forecasts, citing rising supply from OPEC+ and growing fears that a global trade war could tip economies into recession. Brent crude is now expected to average $69 a barrel this year, down 5.5%, while WTI has been revised to $66, a 4.3% cut.

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bp kicks off search for next chair as Helge Lund plans to step down
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has begun the process of appointing a new chair after Helge Lund told the board he plans to step down.

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BP chair Helge Lund to step down after oil major pledges strategic reset
BNO, BP, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

British oil major BP on Friday said its chair Helge Lund will step down, kickstarting a succession process with support from the wider board.

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BP chair Helge Lund to step down
BP
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Oil major BP said on Friday its chair Helge Lund intends to step down and the company had kicked off the process to pick his successor.

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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 213: $21,300 Allocated, $2,128.72 In Projected Dividends
AIPI, BP, CCI, GOOGL, O, QQQI
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Despite market volatility and a -2.8% GDP growth projection, I continue to invest, seeing short-term headwinds as opportunities for long-term gains. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio's profitability declined by only -0.70% compared to the S&P 500's -2.8%, showcasing its resilience and effective diversification. Weekly capital allocation and reinvestment of dividends have increased the portfolio's forward projected annualized dividend income to $2,128.72, with a 25.18% return on invested capital.

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BP share price continues to underperform: is it a contrarian buy?
BP
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Negative

The BP share price has lagged behind its peer companies in the past few years. Its stock jumped by about 60% in the last five years.

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Is BP the next Suncor? Elliott's playbook explained by an investor who knows the activist hedge fund well
BP, SU
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Activist investors rarely make quiet entrances, and Elliott Advisors is no exception. The US hedge fund has taken a near 5% stake in BP PLC (LSE:BP.

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BP: When The Facts Change (Rating Upgrade)
BP
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

BP's strategic reset addresses previous concerns by boosting oil and gas CAPEX and cutting underperforming renewable investments, aiming to reduce debt through asset disposals. The stock has rebounded since the reset announcement, with activist investor Elliott Management pushing for further strategic changes and board adjustments. BP plans to cut overall CAPEX while increasing oil and gas investments, targeting 2.3-2.5 MMBOE/day production by 2030, reversing its 2020 strategy.

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BP Approves Ginger Gas Project Offshore Trinidad & Tobago
BP
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP moves ahead with its Ginger gas project in Trinidad, adding to its growing offshore portfolio and advancing its $10B annual upstream investment plan.

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BP to Offload 260+ Austrian Retail Sites, EV Assets by Q3
BP
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP plans to divest its Austrian fuel and EV assets, including 260+ retail sites, as part of a $20B disposal program targeting a sales agreement by Q3 2025.

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BP Gets Final Approval for Iraq's Kirkuk Oil Redevelopment
BP
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP receives the Iraqi government's final approval to redevelop Kirkuk oil fields, aiming to produce more than 3 billion barrels and boost Iraq's energy sector.

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BP to sell over 260 retail stores, EV charging assets and more in Austria
BP
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

BP said on Thursday it plans to sell its mobility and convenience business in Austria, as the oil giant reshapes its portfolio under CEO Murray Auchincloss' reset strategy.

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BP weighs stake sales in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say
BP
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

BP is weighing the sale of minority stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, with each project estimated to be worth billions of dollars to the company, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

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Proxy advisor ISS recommends votes for re-election of BP board, executives
BP
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS) recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the re-election of BP's board and management at the April 17 annual general meeting, according to a document seen by Reuters.

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BP activist investor Follow This urges vote against chair Lund over energy transition
BP
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

BP activist investor Follow This plans to call for a vote against Chair Helge Lund's reappointment at its April 17 shareholder meeting, claiming he should have offered investors a say on scrapping energy transition targets.

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BP and SOCAR Enter Israeli Waters With Gas Exploration Deal
BP
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP and SOCAR secure offshore gas licenses in Israel, a strategic move as Israel strengthens its role in the global energy market and expands natural gas exports.

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BP Intends to Sell Half of Lightsource BP, Bids Due in June
BP
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

BP plans to sell 50% of Lightsource BP to a strategic partner, with bids due in June. This is part of its strategy to cut costs and boost returns amid investor pressure.

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BP Stock Eyes Golden Cross: Can Bulls Take Control?
BP
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

BP plc BP is flashing strong technical signals, with bullish momentum building just as the stock approaches a Golden Cross — a classic indicator of potential upside.

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Here's How Oil Demand is Evolving in the Post-Pandemic World
BP
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The strong demand for oil and gas has prompted major energy companies like BP, ExxonMobil, and Chevron to reevaluate their strategies.

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From Southwest to BP, Elliott and other activists are shaking up companies again
BP, LUV
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors like billionaire Paul Singer have more money than ever to throw around, and they are making their presence felt on Wall Street and Main Street.

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BP p.l.c. (BP) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
BP
Published: March 14, 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 plans to explore for new oil in Azeri Caspian Sea
BP
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

BP plans to explore for new oil fields in the Azeri Caspian Sea, BP's upstream chief Gordon Birrell told Reuters.

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BP must get 'runs on the board' with disposals to keep ahead of its critics, says leading investment bank
BP
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) shares may be under scrutiny, but RBC Capital believes the oil giant can win back investor confidence — if it can get ‘runs on the board' with its asset sales.

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BP Revises Strategy, Prioritizes Profits Over Green Transition
BP
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BP states that annual spending on oil and gas will rise by almost 20%, while the same on renewable energy businesses will be cut by more than $5 billion.

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3 Stocks With Unusual Call Option Volume – What It Signals
BP, OXY, PDD
Published: February 28, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

When investors try to gauge the market's sentiment for a group of stocks, they typically look at who has been buying into them lately with the hopes of understanding the reasoning behind these decisions. However, buying stock is not the only way large traders and market participants express their bullish views on a company's future.

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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.