BP p.l.c. engages in energy business worldwide. It operates through three segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Rosneft. The Upstream segment is involved in the oil and natural gas exploration, field development, and production; midstream transportation, storage, and processing; and marketing and trading of liquefied natural gas (LNG), biogas, power and natural gas liquids (NGLs). This segment also engages in the ownership and management of crude oil and natural gas pipelines; processing facilities and export terminals; and LNG processing facilities and transportation, as well as in NGLs processing business. The Downstream segment refines, manufactures, markets, transports, supplies, and trades in crude oil, petroleum, and petrochemical products and related services to wholesale and retail customers. It offers gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel; lubricants, and related products and services to the automotive, industrial, marine, and energy markets under the Castrol, BP, and Aral brands; and petrochemical products, such as purified terephthalic acid, paraxylene, acetic acid, olefins and derivatives, and specialty petrochemical products. The Rosneft segment engages in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, as well as jet fuel, bunkering, bitumen, and lubricants activities. This segment also owns and operates 13 refineries in Russia; and approximately 2,960 retail service stations in Russia and internationally. The company also produces ethanol, bio-isobutanol, bio-power, and solar energy; transports hydrocarbon products through time-chartered and spot-chartered vessels; and holds interests in 14 onshore wind sites with a generation capacity of 1,432 megawatts through wind. BP p.l.c. was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Major Integrated Oil & Gas
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolLON:BP
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-74962107
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins1.36%
Return on Equity3.61%
Return on Assets1.35%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares19,810,000,000
Market Cap£94.36 billion
BP (LON:BP) Frequently Asked Questions
What is BP's stock symbol?
BP trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "BP."
How often does BP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BP?
BP announced a dividend on Friday, July 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.10 per share on Friday, September 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 9th. This is a positive change from BP's previous dividend of $0.10. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View BP's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for BP?
20 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for BP's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 400 to GBX 730. On average, they expect BP's stock price to reach GBX 611.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for BP.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for BP?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for BP.
Who are some of BP's key competitors?
Who are BP's key executives?
BP's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert Warren Dudley, Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 63)
- Dr. Brian Gilvary, Group CFO & Exec. Director (Age 56)
- Mr. David Eyton, Group Head of Technology
- Dr. Angela R. E. Strank, Chief Scientist & Head of Technology - Downstream (Age 65)
- Mr. Craig Marshall, Group Head of Investor Relations
Has BP been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about BP stock have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. BP earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.16 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the oil and gas exploration company an impact score of 46.12 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days. View Recent Headlines for BP.
How do I buy shares of BP?
Shares of BP 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.
What is BP's stock price today?
One share of BP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 548.60.
How big of a company is BP?
BP has a market capitalization of £94.36 billion.
How can I contact BP?
BP's mailing address is 1 St James's Square, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, United Kingdom. The oil and gas exploration company can be reached via phone at +44-20-74962107.
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