LON:BP BP (BP) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 454.50 +1.00 (+0.22%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 453.95▼ 46050-Day Range 446.60▼ 491.3052-Week Range 441.05▼ 562.30Volume17.22 million shsAverage Volume8.56 million shsMarket Capitalization£75.99 billionP/E Ratio1,056.98Dividend Yield5.06%Price TargetGBX 632.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get BP alerts: Email Address BP MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside39.1% UpsideGBX 632.14 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.16Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£2.31 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.52 out of 5 stars 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBP has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBP has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about BP's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBP is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.74%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBP does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BP is 5,348.84%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about BP's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BP. Previous Next 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBP has a news sentiment score of 0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for BP this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 78 people have searched for BP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added BP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, BP insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £23,080.31 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.28% of the stock of BP is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions45.29% of the stock of BP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about BP's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BP is 1,056.98, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.17.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BP is 1,056.98, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 208.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBP has a PEG Ratio of 0.35. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBP has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DarwinTop Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.Get Your Free Report 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. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More BP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BP Stock News HeadlinesJuly 24 at 12:32 PM | msn.comWednesday BP: Robbie Ray is backJuly 24 at 12:32 PM | bloomberg.comVenezuela Signs Natural Gas Export Deal With BP and TrinidadJuly 27, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Dave Ramsey Makes Big Mistake Live On AirDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.July 22, 2024 | msn.comMonday BP: Let’s all marvel at Jorge Soler’s home runJuly 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRO.CGF-R.BP US PR.EQ.DHEO (FHQR.DU)July 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) PT at GBX 632.14May 28, 2024 | msn.comSunday BP/Gamethread: Giants @ MetsMay 27, 2024 | msn.comMonday BP: The Giants pitching plans are up in the airJuly 27, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Dave Ramsey Makes Big Mistake Live On AirDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.May 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDown 8% in a month! The BP share price is screaming ‘buy, buy, buy’ at me right nowMay 26, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comYankees’ Gerrit Cole throws live BP with 'chance' of rehab assignment loomingMay 25, 2024 | nj.comWhat’s next for Yankees’ Gerrit Cole after hit ‘all our goals’ in latest live BPMay 24, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comMets’ Francisco Alvarez set to take BP on Saturday, still no timetable for returnMay 21, 2024 | msn.comTuesday BP: On the road againMay 20, 2024 | msn.comManhattan BP Mark Levine talks NYC residential parking permitsMay 20, 2024 | msn.comPrehospital Reduction in BP Does Not Improve Stroke OutcomesMay 19, 2024 | msn.comBP Southern Africa aims to expand its service stations across South AfricaMay 10, 2024 | ft.comBP and Shell go back to basics to boost shareholder returnsSee More Headlines Receive BP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/16/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Today7/27/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorEnergy Industry Oil & Gas Integrated Sub-IndustryPetroleum And Natural Gas Current SymbolLON:BP Previous SymbolLON:BP/ CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bp.com Phone+44-20-74962107FaxN/AEmployees65,900Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 632.14 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,000 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 500 Potential Upside/Downside+39.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.43 Trailing P/E Ratio1,056.98 Forward P/E Ratio6.85 P/E Growth0.35Net Income£9.29 billion Net Margins4.62% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity11.47% Return on Assets4.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio75.43 Current Ratio1.23 Quick Ratio0.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£201.08 billion Price / Sales0.38 Cash FlowGBX 150.14 per share Price / Cash Flow3.03 Book ValueGBX 416 per share Price / Book1.09Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares16,720,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£75.99 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.54 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Murray Auchincloss (Age 54)CEO & Director Comp: $3.38MMs. Katherine Anne Thomson (Age 56)CFO, Senior VP of Finance for Production & Operations & Director Mr. Gordon Birrell (Age 61)Executive Vice President of Production & Operations Mr. Emeka EmemboluExecutive Vice President of TechnologyMr. Craig MarshallGroup Head of Investor RelationsMr. Mike SossoExecutive Vice President of LegalMs. Kerry DryburghExecutive Vice President of People & CultureMr. Richard M. Hookway (Age 63)Chief Operating Officer of Global Business Services & Information Technology and Systems Dr. Helmut Schuster (Age 63)Advisor Mr. Anthony HarbridgeHead of Executive Office, Alternative Energy & RegionsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShellLON:SHELWoodside Energy GroupLON:WDSBridgepoint GroupLON:BPTKosmos EnergyLON:KOSGran Tierra EnergyLON:GTEView All CompetitorsInsidersKate ThomsonBought 5 shares on 7/10/2024Total: £2,270.00 ($454.00/share)Kate ThomsonBought 7 shares on 6/10/2024Total: £3,241.00 ($463.00/share)Hina NagarajanBought 5,000 shares on 6/5/2024Total: £2.30 M ($460.00/share)Kate ThomsonBought 5 shares on 5/10/2024Total: £2,520.00 ($504.00/share)Murray AuchinclossBought 72 shares on 4/10/2024Total: £37,224.00 ($517.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy BP Stock? BP Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BP p.l.c.: BP's current stock price is relatively stable, providing a potential entry point for investors looking for a consistent performer. BP's diversified operations across Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments offer resilience against market fluctuations. Insider activity, such as recent share acquisitions by company insiders, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects. BP's dividend yield of 1.14% as of the latest dividend announcement on June 28th can be attractive to income-focused investors seeking regular returns. Analyst ratings, with a consensus price target of GBX 628.57 ($8.05), suggest potential upside for the stock based on market expectations. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BP p.l.c. for these reasons: BP's high payout ratio of 5,348.84% indicates that the company is distributing more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term. Recent analyst downgrades, such as the "reduce" rating from AlphaValue, could reflect concerns about BP's future performance and growth prospects. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 75.43 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt obligations effectively. Market volatility and regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact BP's profitability and operational efficiency in the future. Environmental and social risks associated with the oil and gas industry may pose long-term challenges for BP's sustainability and reputation among investors. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BP pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BP shares performed this year? BP's stock was trading at GBX 466.15 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BP stock has decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at GBX 454.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of BP own? 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