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$31.26 +0.12 (+0.37%)
Closing price 06/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$31.33 +0.07 (+0.24%)
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Why is BP Up Today?

BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) is trading higher today on a mix of valuation appeal, elevated oil prices and strategic initiatives, despite tax headwinds and cautions over volatility.

  • Analysts note BP’s shares—up about 7% year-to-date—trade around $32, offering attractive valuation metrics versus peers (Forbes).
  • Oil prices remain elevated amid Middle East tensions, supporting BP’s revenue and margin outlook (Proactive Investors).
  • BP appointed a company veteran to lead operations in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, bolstering regional management and execution (UpstreamOnline).
  • Deployment of advanced technology in deep Iraq exploration could unlock significant new reserves and future production (UpstreamOnline).
  • A former BP CEO warns oil prices may stay volatile amid escalating Middle East conflicts, introducing short-term uncertainty (LBC).
  • Brokerages maintain an average “Hold” rating on BP (21 analysts: 14 holds, 2 sells, rest buys), reflecting balanced views on growth versus valuation (MarketBeat, American Banking News).
  • The UK’s windfall levy accounted for one-third of BP’s 2024 tax bill, pressuring earnings and cash flow (Bloomberg).
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BP Latest News

Night travel banned on BP highway for 15 days
Is BP Stock A Bargain At $30?
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Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases 53,054 Shares of BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)
Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP - Free Report) by 333.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 68,980 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock after buying
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
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BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
Shares of BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the twenty-one ratings firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, fourteen have issued a hold recommendation
Shell and BP Climb As Middle East Tensions Heat Up
BP Stock: Still A Compelling Investment Proposition
BP climbs Thursday, outperforms market
BP: It Is About Time
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GAMMA Investing LLC Boosts Stake in BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)
GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP - Free Report) by 5,751.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 207,606 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock after buyin
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Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Sells 214,548 Shares of BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lowered its position in shares of BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP - Free Report) by 32.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 445,990 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock
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NBC Securities Inc. Purchases 17,371 Shares of BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)
NBC Securities Inc. lifted its position in BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP - Free Report) by 144,758.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 17,383 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock after acquiring an additional 17,371 sh
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