BP Share Forecast, Price & News

BP (LON:BP) Frequently Asked Questions

Is BP a buy right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BP stock.
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How has BP's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

BP's stock was trading at GBX 317.15 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, BP stock has increased by 24.3% and is now trading at GBX 394.10.
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When is BP's next earnings date?

BP is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 8th 2022.
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How often does BP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BP?

BP declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, November 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.05 per share on Friday, December 17th. This represents a yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 11th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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Is BP a good dividend stock?

BP pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.06%. BP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio of BP is 66.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What price target have analysts set for BP?

8 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for BP's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 350 to GBX 700. On average, they anticipate BP's stock price to reach GBX 456.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are BP's key executives?

BP's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Bernard Looney, Group CEO & Director (Age 51, Pay $1.51M)
• Mr. Murray Auchincloss, Exec. of Fin., CFO & Director (Age 51, Pay $756k)
• Mr. Gordon Birrell, Exec. VP of Production & Operations (Age 58)
• Mr. Craig Marshall, Group Head of Investor Relations
• Mr. Eric Nitcher, Exec. VP of Legal (Age 58)
• Mr. Rahul Saxena, Group Ethics & Compliance Officer
• Mr. Geoff Morrell, Exec. VP of Communications & Advocacy (Age 52)
• Mr. Marco Ryan, Sr. VP of Digital Customers & Markets
• Ms. Kerry Dryburgh, Exec. VP of People & Culture
• Mr. Steve Marshall, Head of Training Academy and VP

Who are some of BP's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to BP include Suncor Energy (SU), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Imperial Oil (IMO), Husky Energy Inc. (HSE.TO) (HSE), Relentless Resources (RRL), Quadrise Fuels International (QFI), Prospera Energy (GXR), XXL Energy (XL) and Wolf Petroleum (WOF).
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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), (C21), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Bank of America (BAC).

What is BP's stock symbol?

BP trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "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.
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What is BP's stock price today?

One share of BP stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 394.10.

How much money does BP make?

BP has a market capitalization of £77.68 billion and generates £208.30 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does BP have?

BP employs 2,020 workers across the globe.

What is BP's official website?

The official website for BP is www.bp.com.

Where are BP's headquarters?

BP is headquartered at 1 St James's Square, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, United Kingdom.

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.