BP p.l.c. (GB:BP)
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BP Stock Chart & Stats
541.00 p
5.00 p(1.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
541.00 p
5.00 p(1.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range362.00 p - 609.40 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.15M
Average Volume (3M)26.71M
Market Cap
£77.28B
Enterprise Value142.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£35.76B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£74.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.8
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding15,702,500,000
10 Day Avg. Volume25,231,935
30 Day Avg. Volume26,714,907
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-19.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio8.05
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£639.58Price Target Upside18.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)0.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)£218.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained positive free cash flow (~$11.4B TTM) and historically strong operating cash flow (~$24–41B across periods) provide durable internal funding for disciplined capex, dividends and debt reduction. This cash-generation base underpins strategic flexibility over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Operational Reliability & ScaleHigh production volumes (2.3m boe/d) and strong downstream operations (refinery availability >96% and record quarterly throughput) reflect durable operating scale and execution. Reliable upstream and refining output supports stable revenue volumes and strengthens margin resilience across cycles.
Reserve Replacement & Exploration UpsideMeaningful exploration success (14 discoveries incl. large Bumerangue) and near-term reserve replacement approaching 90% (target 100% by 2027) bolster the long-term resource base. If appraised and developed, these additions support sustainable production and optionality for future value creation.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage has risen materially (debt-to-equity ~1.37) while equity and ROE have weakened, reducing financial flexibility. Elevated debt increases interest and refinancing exposure, constrains capital allocation choices and makes deleveraging and hybrid management a near-term structural priority.
Weak & Volatile Bottom-Line ConversionDespite reasonable operating margins, net income conversion is effectively zero and volatile (TTM net margin ~0.03%). Persistent weak bottom-line converts operating strength into uncertain shareholder returns and makes dividends, buybacks and ROE recovery sensitive to commodity swings and one-off items.
Downstream Margin & Regional RisksStructural downstream pressure from feedstock differentials, atypical yields and higher freight can leave realized refining margins well below benchmark indicators (management flagged potential >$5/bbl gaps). Combined with regional disruptions, this risks sustained margin compression in refining.
BP p.l.c. News
BP FAQ
What was BP p.l.c.’s price range in the past 12 months?
BP p.l.c. lowest share price was 362.00 p and its highest was 609.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is BP p.l.c.’s market cap?
BP p.l.c.’s market cap is £77.28B.
When is BP p.l.c.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BP p.l.c.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were BP p.l.c.’s earnings last quarter?
BP p.l.c. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported 0.156 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.126 p by 0.03 p.
Is BP p.l.c. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BP p.l.c.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does BP p.l.c. pay dividends?
BP p.l.c. pays a Quarterly dividend of 6.184 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.73%. See more information on BP p.l.c. dividends here
What is BP p.l.c.’s EPS estimate?
BP p.l.c.’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does BP p.l.c. have?
BP p.l.c. has 15,702,500,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to BP p.l.c.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BP p.l.c. reported an EPS of 0.156 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.126 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.118%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BP p.l.c.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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BP p.l.c. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£639.58 (18.22% Upside)
£639.58 (18.22% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £4.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
BP p.l.c.
BP p.l.c. functions as a global energy corporation. Its activities are structured across four primary divisions: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, Customers & Products, and Rosneft. The company is engaged in the exploration, production, and commercialization of natural gas. It also supplies sustainable energy options such as biofuels and manages renewable power facilities, including onshore and offshore wind farms and solar power plants. Furthermore, BP develops and provides solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions, notably hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage technologies. Additionally, BP operates a convenience and mobility sector, which oversees the retail distribution of fuels to consumers, sells a variety of convenience items, supplies aviation fuels, and markets Castrol-branded lubricants. This segment also encompasses the processing and trading of petroleum products, alongside managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The corporation is also involved in the extraction and refinement of crude oil and natural gas. It strategically allocates capital to a diverse range of ventures, spanning upstream (exploration and production), downstream (refining and marketing), and alternative energy companies. Its investments also extend to cutting-edge fields like advanced transportation systems, bio-based and low-carbon commodities, carbon reduction strategies, digital innovation, and energy generation and storage solutions. Founded in 1908, BP's main corporate offices are situated in London, United Kingdom.
BP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
639.58 p
▲(18.22% Upside)
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