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BP Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:BP)

GBX 465.95
-5.95 (-1.26%)
(As of 12/6/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
465.86
475.05
50-Day Range
466.15
558
52-Week Range
N/A
Volume
32.12 million shs
Average Volume
8.56 million shs
Market Capitalization
£78.93 billion
P/E Ratio
423.59
Dividend Yield
4.94%
Price Target
GBX 618.10

BP MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
32.7% Upside
GBX 618.10 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.17mentions of BP in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£5.71 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.61 out of 5 stars


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About BP Stock (LON: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. Further, it engages in power and storage, digital transformation, carbon management, and bio and low carbon related products, as well as energy and environmental commodities and mobility businesses. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BP Stock Price History

BP Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend
8/10/2023
Dividend Payable
9/22/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/19 Dividend
11/09/2023
Today
12/06/2023
Dividend Payable
12/19/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Energy
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
67,600
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 618.10
High Stock Price Target
GBX 1,000
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 500
Potential Upside/Downside
+31.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£25.67 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£226.03 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 155.89 per share
Book Value
GBX 421 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
16,940,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£79.94 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.63
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Murray Auchincloss (Age 53)
    Interim CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.39M
  • Ms. Katherine Anne Thomson (Age 55)
    Senior VP of Finance for Production & Operations and Interim CFO
  • Mr. Gordon Birrell (Age 60)
    Executive Vice President of Production & Operations
  • Mr. Craig Marshall
    Group Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Eric Nitcher (Age 60)
    Executive Vice President of Legal
  • Mr. Rahul Saxena
    Group Ethics & Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Marco Ryan
    Senior Vice President of Digital Customers & Markets
  • Ms. Kerry Dryburgh
    Executive Vice President of People & Culture
  • Mr. Richard M. Hookway (Age 62)
    Chief Operating Officer of Global Business Services & Information Technology and Systems
  • Dr. Helmut Schuster (Age 62)
    Advisor

Should I Buy BP Stock? BP Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BP was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:51 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BP p.l.c.:

  • BP has a dividend payout ratio of 2,072.07%, which indicates a high dividend yield.
  • Wall Street analysts have given BP a "Moderate Buy" rating and an average target price of GBX 625.60 ($7.83), suggesting potential growth.
  • BP's stock price has been positively impacted by recent developments, such as Citigroup restating a "buy" rating and JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifting their price objective.
  • BP provides carbon products and is actively involved in the oil and gas industry, which continues to be in demand globally.
  • Investors can benefit from BP's presence in the market and its ability to navigate challenges in the industry.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in BP p.l.c. for these reasons:

  • The oil and gas industry, including BP, is facing pressure due to net zero goals, which may impact future earnings.
  • BP experienced significant earnings declines in the third quarter, indicating potential challenges in the company's financial performance.
  • Strategy and leadership issues within BP have contributed to the company's difficulties and may affect its ability to overcome future obstacles.
  • Investors should consider the volatility of the oil and gas industry and the potential impact of geopolitical factors on BP's operations.
  • It is important for investors to closely monitor BP's financial performance and industry trends to make informed investment decisions.














BP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BP stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BP shares.
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What is BP's stock price target for 2024?

8 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for BP's stock. Their BP share price targets range from GBX 500 to GBX 1,000. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 618.10 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 32.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have BP shares performed in 2023?

BP's stock was trading at GBX 474.90 at the start of the year. Since then, BP stock has decreased by 1.9% and is now trading at GBX 465.95.
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How often does BP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BP?

BP announced a dividend on Tuesday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.07 per share on Tuesday, December 19th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 9th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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.

Is BP a good dividend stock?

BP (LON:BP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.71%. BP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 2,090.91%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BP.

What other stocks do shareholders of BP own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BP investors own include Conduity Capital (CCAP), City of London Group (CIN), Topps Tiles (TPT), First Property Group (FPO), Redhall Group (RHL), Centrica (CNA), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Bank of America (BAC).

How do I buy shares of BP?

Shares of BP stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:BP) was last updated on 12/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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