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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$39.47
-0.4%
$37.52
$33.52
$40.84
$111.16B0.6811.58 million shs6.81 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$406.32
+1.8%
$414.48
$295.25
$430.82
$2.97T0.8918.15 million shs29.64 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
-0.03%+2.47%+4.75%+10.78%+0.13%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.00%+1.80%-3.42%+0.59%+37.56%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
3.4953 of 5 stars
3.23.03.30.01.70.02.5
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.8885 of 5 stars
3.53.03.32.92.62.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
2.36
Hold$43.7210.76% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.94
Moderate Buy$452.6111.39% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BP and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $480.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$455.00 ➝ $465.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$465.00 ➝ $489.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$440.00 ➝ $470.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$475.00 ➝ $485.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $515.00
4/22/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $455.00
4/18/2024
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $43.00
4/18/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
(Data available from 4/28/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$213.03B0.52$10.36 per share3.81$29.84 per share1.32
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B14.25$11.95 per share34.01$27.76 per share14.64

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$15.24B$5.097.757.102.727.15%16.00%4.96%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.5535.1830.902.1636.43%38.87%19.46%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest BP and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$1.10N/A-$1.10N/AN/AN/A
4/25/2024Q3 2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13$2.94$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    
2/6/202412/31/2023
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$0.96$1.07+$0.11$2.01$53.14 billion$52.14 billion    
1/30/2024Q2 24
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.76$2.93+$0.17$2.93$61.14 billion$62.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
$1.724.36%-4.13%33.79%3 Years
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.74%+10.11%25.97%22 Years

Latest BP and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
2/6/2024
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
quarterly$0.43624.1%2/15/20242/16/20243/28/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
0.57
1.21
0.94
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.19
1.22
1.20

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
11.01%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
1.00%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BP p.l.c. stock logo
BP
BP
87,8002.82 billion2.79 billionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

BP and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. Reduces Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. Reduces Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 4:25 AM
Microsoft Q3: Acceleration Of Large Azure Deals And Adoption Of CopilotMicrosoft Q3: Acceleration Of Large Azure Deals And Adoption Of Copilot
seekingalpha.com - April 28 at 2:11 AM
Sollinda Capital Management LLC Sells 1,932 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Sollinda Capital Management LLC Sells 1,932 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 27 at 7:16 PM
A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now and Hold ForeverA Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever
fool.com - April 27 at 2:00 PM
Heres What Analysts Are Forecasting For Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) After Its Third-Quarter ResultsHere's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) After Its Third-Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 9:57 AM
All In on Microsoft Stock: How AI Turned MSFT Into the Hottest Tech Play of 2024All In on Microsoft Stock: How AI Turned MSFT Into the Hottest Tech Play of 2024
investorplace.com - April 27 at 8:06 AM
This Is the Only FAANG Stock Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Were Net Buyers of Last YearThis Is the Only FAANG Stock Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Were Net Buyers of Last Year
fool.com - April 27 at 6:17 AM
BHP, Anglo American, Meta, Google, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, Rubrik, ComCast and more - Markets DefusedBHP, Anglo American, Meta, Google, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, Rubrik, ComCast and more - Markets Defused
proactiveinvestors.co.uk - April 27 at 6:03 AM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading 2.5% Higher  After Earnings BeatMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading 2.5% Higher After Earnings Beat
americanbankingnews.com - April 27 at 2:44 AM
Analysts revamp Microsoft stock price target after earnings - TheStreetAnalysts revamp Microsoft stock price target after earnings - TheStreet
news.google.com - April 27 at 12:04 AM
Microsoft Thanks Call Of Duty, Candy Crush For Sizzling Q3 Gaming ResultsMicrosoft Thanks Call Of Duty, Candy Crush For Sizzling Q3 Gaming Results
msn.com - April 26 at 11:56 PM
Where Are We in this Pullback?Where Are We in this Pullback?
investorplace.com - April 26 at 10:07 PM
The Lex Newsletter: AI spending plans are spooking the market The Lex Newsletter: AI spending plans are spooking the market
ft.com - April 26 at 8:31 PM
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisionsMicrosoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
ft.com - April 26 at 8:31 PM
Does Mag 7 Leadership Remain Intact Post-Tesla and Meta Disappointments?Does Mag 7 Leadership Remain Intact Post-Tesla and Meta Disappointments?
zacks.com - April 26 at 7:26 PM
Microsoft earnings were solid — and here’s why they’re primed to get even betterMicrosoft earnings were solid — and here’s why they’re primed to get even better
msn.com - April 26 at 6:56 PM
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/26/2024How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/26/2024
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 4:15 PM
Why Microsoft Stock Was Moving Higher TodayWhy Microsoft Stock Was Moving Higher Today
fool.com - April 26 at 4:12 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) PT Raised to $500.00Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) PT Raised to $500.00
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 2:45 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given "Outperform" Rating at Raymond JamesMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given "Outperform" Rating at Raymond James
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 2:28 PM
Real Deal: Amid Microsoft, Google Earnings, Techpreneur Says By 2030 Companies Not Fully Utilizing AI Will Be Out Of Business'Real Deal': Amid Microsoft, Google Earnings, Techpreneur Says By 2030 Companies Not 'Fully Utilizing AI' Will Be 'Out Of Business'
msn.com - April 26 at 1:55 PM
Alphabet, Microsoft earnings show hefty AI bets are driving growthAlphabet, Microsoft earnings show hefty AI bets are driving growth
msn.com - April 26 at 1:55 PM
Microsoft surpasses Q3 revenue and profit expectations due to cloud services. CWEB analysts upgraded the stock.Microsoft surpasses Q3 revenue and profit expectations due to cloud services. CWEB analysts upgraded the stock.
cweb.com - April 26 at 1:55 PM
Microsoft Shows Massive FCF Growth Despite High AI Spending - MSFT Looks UndervaluedMicrosoft Shows Massive FCF Growth Despite High AI Spending - MSFT Looks Undervalued
msn.com - April 26 at 1:55 PM

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Company Descriptions

BP logo

BP

NYSE:BP
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.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.