Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026
BP (BP) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw BP (BP) settling at $44.88, representing a +2.44% change from its previous close.
NYSE · BP
BP p.l.c.
Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
$44.88
Up+$1.07 (+2.44%)
Updated Sep 9, 2026, 8:05 AM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
56/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 551.49B
- P/E ratio
- 151.45
- Dividend yield
- 4.35%
- 52-week range
- $32.72 – $48.27
- Volume
- 6.12M
- Avg. volume
- 6.66M
Price performance
BP price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
BP closed at $44.88 after 20 trading sessions, up 3.99% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $44.88
- Period change
- +3.99%
- Period low
- $42.15
- Period high
- $45.14
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $44.86 | $45.40 | $44.50 | $44.88 | 6.12M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $43.76 | $44.005 | $42.94 | $43.81 | 7.06M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $43.91 | $44.05 | $43.555 | $43.58 | 5.81M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $43.61 | $44.22 | $43.525 | $43.93 | 7.76M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $43.81 | $44.55 | $43.585 | $44.47 | 16.49M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $42.89 | $43.35 | $42.41 | $42.87 | 13.48M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $42.01 | $42.16 | $41.72 | $42.15 | 12.33M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $42.54 | $42.64 | $41.865 | $42.34 | 11.74M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $42.21 | $43.025 | $42.18 | $42.50 | 11.53M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $43.46 | $43.55 | $42.80 | $42.86 | 7.15M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $44.12 | $44.375 | $43.5501 | $43.74 | 7.54M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $45.21 | $45.43 | $44.68 | $44.76 | 8.91M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $44.85 | $45.44 | $44.74 | $45.14 | 10.75M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $43.775 | $44.225 | $43.615 | $43.73 | 9.4M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $43.455 | $43.60 | $43.17 | $43.41 | 9.67M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $42.46 | $42.97 | $42.255 | $42.85 | 8.91M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $42.52 | $42.77 | $42.265 | $42.53 | 6.48M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $42.455 | $42.95 | $42.25 | $42.83 | 6.21M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $42.505 | $43.11 | $42.45 | $42.93 | 5.88M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $42.93 | $43.415 | $42.865 | $43.16 | 4.77M |
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BP research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2024, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2024, reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 59% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $39.67
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 5
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Berenberg Bank | Buy | — |
| Jul 3, 2026 | JP Morgan Cazenove | Neutral | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Berenberg Bank | Buy | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | RBC Capital Markets | Outperform | — |
| May 27, 2026 | RBC Capital Markets | Outperform | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 8, 2026, 9:05 PM
Why Is BP Up Today?
BP shares gained 2.44% today as Brent crude oil surged to $97 per barrel, providing a tailwind for the energy major's upstream operations and profitability. The rally reflects broader geopolitical uncertainty following significant political shifts in Europe, which historically support energy prices due to supply concerns.
Bottom line: BP's 2.44% gain reflects the positive impact of $97 Brent crude and European political uncertainty supporting energy prices, though investors should monitor ongoing labor disputes that could pressure margins. The stock presents a tactical opportunity in the near term, but long-term energy transition risks remain a key consideration for value-oriented energy investors.
Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026
European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Fall in Tuesday Trading
European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking lower late Tuesday
Benzinga · Sep 7, 2026
Brent Jumps to $97, German AfD Party Wins Big: Stock Market Today
Europe closed mixed as the AfD's Saxony-Anhalt landslide and $97 Brent lifted bond yields, and Wall Street sat out Labor Day.
Yahoo · Sep 6, 2026
Oil Majors Seek Bigger Bargaining Power in Labor Disputes
Big Oil is taking a tougher stance in labor negotiations, with BP and Marathon using refinery lockouts to push for concessions from unionized workers.
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BP p.l.c. Stock Performance
BP p.l.c. shares have demonstrated notable strength over the trailing twelve months, declining 27.73% year-over-year to a current price of $43.81, per SID market data. Over shorter timeframes, the stock has gained 3.74% over the past month and 1.95% over the past three months, indicating recent positive momentum. Technical indicators reflect a moderately constructive setup, with the stock trading above both its 50-day moving average of $41.91 and its 200-day moving average of $40.77, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 55.5, suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions. BP's average daily trading volume registers at approximately 6.66 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional participants. The company's beta of 0.048 indicates remarkably low correlation with broader market movements, positioning BP as a low-volatility holding within the energy sector. Market capitalization currently stands at approximately $551.5 billion.
BP p.l.c. Valuation Analysis
BP p.l.c. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 151.45, a significantly elevated multiple relative to traditional energy sector peers, per SID market data. This high P/E reflects compressed earnings during a challenging commodity price environment rather than growth-driven premium pricing. However, the PEG ratio of 0.98 suggests that when adjusted for anticipated earnings growth, the valuation approaches fair value territory, as a PEG below 1.0 is generally considered favorable. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.56, according to SEC filings, indicating the market values BP at a modest premium above its net asset base. BP's dividend yield of approximately 5.56% remains one of the highest among integrated energy majors, providing substantial income appeal. This elevated yield, paired with the near-unity PEG ratio, presents a valuation profile characterized by current earnings softness but forward-looking growth expectations that partially offset the headline P/E expansion.
Smart Money Activity for BP
BP p.l.c. registers a composite smart money score of 56 out of 100, signaling a neutral overall stance among sophisticated market participants, per SID market data. Institutional activity represents the strongest component, scoring 21.0 out of 25, indicating robust interest from large fund managers and asset allocators who continue to maintain or build positions in the energy major. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, reflecting moderate engagement from legislators disclosing equity transactions, according to SEC Form 4 filings. Insider activity registers at 12.5 out of 25, suggesting company executives and directors have neither aggressively accumulated nor meaningfully reduced their holdings in recent periods. Dark pool activity scores notably lower at 9.8 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, indicating relatively subdued off-exchange block trading. The divergence between high institutional conviction and muted dark pool activity may reflect that large holders are maintaining existing positions rather than actively executing new large-scale trades through alternative trading systems.
BP p.l.c. Earnings Outlook
BP p.l.c. has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its three most recent quarterly reports, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on August 4, 2026, BP posted earnings per share of $2.22 against analyst estimates of $1.41, representing a substantial positive surprise of $0.81 per share. The prior quarter ended April 28, 2026, produced EPS of $1.24 versus the $0.88 consensus estimate, a $0.36 beat. The February 2026 quarter showed a narrower but still positive surprise, with actual EPS of $0.60 compared to the $0.59 estimate. This trajectory demonstrates accelerating earnings momentum, with the surprise magnitude expanding from $0.01 to $0.81 across three consecutive quarters, per analyst estimates. The widening beat pattern suggests that consensus forecasts may be lagging the company's operational improvements and cost discipline measures, potentially setting the stage for continued upward revisions to forward estimates.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BP
Wall Street coverage of BP p.l.c. has trended constructively through mid-2026, with the majority of recent ratings skewing positive, per Wall Street analyst reports. Berenberg Bank issued a Buy rating on July 15, 2026, reaffirming a prior Buy initiation from July 1, 2026, reflecting sustained conviction in the company's outlook. RBC Capital Markets maintained its Outperform rating through two consecutive updates on June 11 and May 27, 2026, according to SID consensus data. JP Morgan Cazenove provided the sole neutral-leaning assessment, reiterating a Neutral rating on July 3, 2026. Across the five most recent analyst actions, four carry bullish designations — two Buy ratings from Berenberg and two Outperform ratings from RBC — while only one reflects a hold-equivalent stance. This 80% bullish consensus among active covering analysts suggests broad institutional research confidence in BP's strategic direction and earnings trajectory, though the JP Morgan Cazenove Neutral rating introduces a measured counterpoint to the prevailing optimism.
