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BP Stock Chart & Stats
$42.86
-$0.11(-0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$42.86
-$0.11(-0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.22 - $50.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.35M
Average Volume (3M)9.49M
Market Cap
$127.64B
Enterprise Value$149.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$37.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta-0.02
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.13
Shares Outstanding2,617,611,000
10 Day Avg. Volume9,122,048
30 Day Avg. Volume9,491,831
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-19.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio8.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.61Price Target Upside18.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)7.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$231.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationBP is generating substantial operating and free cash flow, providing internal funding for capital investment, debt reduction and shareholder distributions. This cash base supports financial flexibility across commodity cycles, although consistency still depends on reinvestment needs and working-capital movements.
Integrated Scale And Trading StrengthBP’s integrated upstream, downstream and trading operations provide multiple earnings channels and can help offset weakness in individual markets. Its material production scale and improved trading contribution support operational relevance and the potential for stronger returns over several quarters.
Portfolio Simplification And Capital DisciplinePortfolio reshaping is directing capital toward higher-return assets while reducing complexity and financial obligations. Continued divestments, controlled capital spending and clearer strategic priorities could improve resilience and management focus over the medium term.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage And LiabilitiesBP’s more debt-heavy capital structure leaves less room to absorb weaker commodity prices, refining margins or operational setbacks. Although liabilities are being reduced, interest, hybrid and settlement obligations continue to consume cash and constrain capital allocation flexibility.
Modest And Cyclical ProfitabilityThe earnings recovery has not yet produced consistently high profitability. BP remains sensitive to oil and gas prices, refining spreads and petrochemical conditions, so earnings power can weaken materially when commodity or downstream markets turn less favorable.
Safety And Operational Execution RiskThe fatal incident and worsening process-safety metrics indicate a material execution and culture challenge across the operating portfolio. Persistent safety weaknesses can disrupt production, increase regulatory and remediation burdens, and undermine confidence in management’s improvement plan.
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BP FAQ
What was BP plc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
BP plc. lowest stock price was $33.22 and its highest was $50.42 in the past 12 months.
What is BP plc.’s market cap?
BP plc.’s market cap is $127.64B.
When is BP plc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BP plc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were BP plc.’s earnings last quarter?
BP plc. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $2.215 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.872 by $0.343.
Is BP plc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BP plc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does BP plc. pay dividends?
BP plc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.52 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.05%. See more information on BP plc. dividends here
What is BP plc.’s EPS estimate?
BP plc.’s EPS estimate is 2.74.
How many shares outstanding does BP plc. have?
BP plc. has 2,617,611,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to BP plc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BP plc. reported an EPS of $2.215 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.872. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.112%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BP plc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
BP Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$50.61 (18.09% Upside)
$50.61 (18.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BP Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
53.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.47%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
BP plc.
BP p.l.c. operates as a global energy company, offering a wide array of carbon-based and sustainable products and services. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products. The Gas & Low Carbon Energy division is responsible for the extraction and integrated generation of natural gas and power. It actively trades gas and both renewable and non-renewable electricity. This segment also manages onshore and offshore wind farms and develops innovative solutions like hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage facilities. Meanwhile, the Oil Production & Operations segment focuses on crude oil extraction. The Customers & Products arm encompasses a diverse portfolio, including convenience stores and retail fuel sales, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the Castrol lubricants brand. It extends its reach to aviation and business-to-business (B2B) services, alongside midstream operations (like transportation and storage), refining activities, oil trading, and the expanding bioenergy sector. Established in 1908, BP maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
BP Company Deck
BP Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced clear, measurable financial progress against material operational and structural challenges. Positives include a sizable quarter-on-quarter increase in underlying profit and strong cash generation that reduced net debt and financial obligations, plus a 4% dividend increase and concrete portfolio actions to simplify the company. Offsetting these gains are serious safety shortcomings (including a fatality and increased Tier 1 events), QoQ production and throughput declines, inventory losses and impairments, and structural cost reduction progress that has not yet translated into visible earnings improvements. Management set out a detailed plan with priorities (balance sheet strengthening, portfolio simplification, capital discipline, cost efficiency and culture), indicating intent and a pathway to address the lowlights while building on the financial momentum.View all BP earnings summariesBP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$50.61
▲(18.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
1.02% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
97.91% Public Companies and Individual Investors