SeekingAlpha · Oct 7, 2026
NYSE · BP
BP p.l.c.
Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
$45.01
Down-$0.36 (-0.80%)
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 7:38 PM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
55/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 551.49B
- P/E ratio
- 151.45
- Dividend yield
- 4.34%
- 52-week range
- $32.72 – $48.27
- Volume
- 13.15M
- Avg. volume
- 6.66M
Price performance · BP
BP price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
BP closed at $45.01 after 21 trading sessions, up 0.29% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $45.01
- Period change
- +0.29%
- Period low
- $43.10
- Period high
- $46.96
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $44.25 | $45.21 | $44.12 | $45.01 | 13.15M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $44.52 | $45.02 | $44.09 | $44.62 | 8.78M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $44.05 | $44.885 | $44.01 | $44.79 | 7.56M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $43.57 | $44.59 | $43.56 | $44.50 | 11.63M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $43.50 | $44.42 | $43.435 | $43.99 | 7.33M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $43.355 | $44.04 | $43.35 | $43.52 | 5.16M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $44.795 | $45.145 | $44.365 | $44.43 | 7.52M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $44.01 | $44.465 | $43.81 | $44.15 | 7.83M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $45.00 | $45.545 | $44.09 | $44.41 | 13.05M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $43.82 | $44.57 | $43.63 | $44.49 | 8.7M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $42.71 | $43.595 | $42.47 | $43.10 | 8.74M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $44.71 | $44.71 | $43.12 | $43.16 | 16.55M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $44.695 | $45.07 | $44.54 | $44.58 | 11.22M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $45.06 | $45.73 | $45.01 | $45.42 | 7.69M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $46.72 | $46.79 | $45.235 | $45.38 | 9.33M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $45.955 | $47.035 | $45.85 | $46.96 | 12.37M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $46.64 | $46.80 | $45.655 | $45.93 | 11.57M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $46.02 | $46.375 | $45.75 | $46.10 | 5.63M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $46.13 | $46.30 | $45.455 | $46.08 | 7.77M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $45.795 | $45.885 | $44.91 | $45.68 | 11.94M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $44.86 | $45.40 | $44.50 | $44.88 | 6.12M |
Latest BP news
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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 Oct 7, 2026, 5:04 PM
Why Is BP Down Today?
BP shares declined 0.87% today despite a mostly positive news backdrop, suggesting the market may be digesting broader energy sector headwinds or profit-taking after recent momentum. The company is navigating multiple strategic initiatives including portfolio simplification and asset sales, while analysts remain constructive on its medium-term prospects.
Bottom line: BP's modest decline today appears to be a technical pullback rather than a fundamental deterioration, as the company's strategic initiatives around portfolio simplification and capital discipline are attracting analyst support and inclusion on growth watchlists. Investors should monitor the execution of asset sales and any updates on capital allocation strategy, while remaining aware of geopolitical risks and broader energy market dynamics that could impact near-term performance.
Benzinga · Oct 7, 2026
'France and Germany say diesel promise to Trump won’t require new stock release' - Politico Exclusive
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-and-germany-say-diesel-promise-to-trump-wont-require-new-stock-release/
SeekingAlpha · Oct 7, 2026
BP p.l.c.: An Oil And Gas Play Primed For Outperformance
BP p.l.c. is set for outperformance as new capacity from high-potential oil and gas projects comes online through 2027. Read why BP stock is a buy.
Yahoo · Oct 6, 2026
Is the West’s 100-Year Venezuela Oil Bet About To Backfire?
Washington is positioning Venezuela as a strategic pillar of Western energy security, with the massive NABEP agreement giving U.S.-aligned interests access to 65 billion barrels of proven reserves.
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BP p.l.c. Stock Performance
BP p.l.c. has demonstrated strong upward momentum across multiple timeframes, per SID market data. The stock currently trades at $45.01, reflecting a 2.39% gain over the past month, a 15.57% increase over three months, and a substantial 31.78% rise over the trailing twelve-month period. BP shares are trading above both key moving averages, with the 50-day moving average at $43.82 and the 200-day moving average at $41.66, confirming a sustained bullish technical posture. However, the 14-day relative strength index stands at 35.9, indicating the stock is approaching oversold territory despite its longer-term strength, according to Massive/Polygon data. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 6.66 million shares. BP carries a notably low beta of 0.048, suggesting minimal correlation with broader market movements and positioning the stock as a relatively low-volatility holding within the energy sector.
BP p.l.c. Valuation Analysis
BP p.l.c. presents a mixed valuation profile based on current fundamentals. According to SID market data, the company carries a market capitalization of approximately $551.5 billion and trades at an elevated price-to-earnings ratio of 151.45, significantly above the energy sector average, reflecting compressed earnings during a transitional period. However, the PEG ratio stands at 0.98, suggesting that when adjusted for expected earnings growth, the valuation approaches fair value territory. Per SEC filings, BP's price-to-book ratio of 1.56 remains modest relative to integrated oil majors, indicating the stock is not excessively priced against its net asset base. The company maintains a robust dividend yield of approximately 5.56%, positioning it as one of the higher-yielding names among large-cap energy companies. This yield level provides meaningful income support for shareholders while the elevated P/E ratio reflects cyclical earnings pressure rather than structural overvaluation.
Smart Money Activity for BP
Smart money indicators for BP p.l.c. reflect a neutral overall positioning, with a composite smart money score of 54 out of 100, per SID market data. The institutional component scores a strong 21.0 out of 25, indicating significant confidence and sustained accumulation from major fund managers and asset allocators. Insider activity registers at a moderate 12.5 out of 25, per SEC Form 4 filings, suggesting neither aggressive buying nor notable selling by company executives and directors. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, reflecting limited but present interest from U.S. lawmakers holding positions in the stock. The dark pool activity score of 8.1 out of 25 is the weakest component, according to 13F institutional filings, indicating relatively subdued block trading activity in off-exchange venues. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and tepid dark pool activity may reflect that larger position adjustments are being executed through public exchanges rather than alternative trading systems, maintaining overall transparency in order flow.
BP p.l.c. Earnings Outlook
BP p.l.c. has delivered consistent earnings beats across its most recent reporting periods, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on February 10, BP posted earnings per share of $0.60 against an estimate of $0.59, a marginal beat of $0.01. Performance accelerated meaningfully in the April 28 quarter, with actual EPS of $1.24 surpassing the $0.88 consensus by $0.36, representing a 40.9% upside surprise. The most pronounced outperformance came in the August 4 quarter, where BP reported $2.22 per share versus analyst estimates of $1.41, delivering an $0.81 positive surprise. Looking ahead, per analyst estimates, the upcoming quarter scheduled for November 3 carries a consensus EPS estimate of $1.99. The sequential improvement in both absolute earnings and beat magnitudes suggests strengthening operational execution and improving commodity-driven revenue trends heading into the second half of the fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BP
Wall Street coverage of BP p.l.c. has been constructive in recent months, per Wall Street analyst reports. Berenberg Bank reiterated a Buy rating on July 15, 2026, following a prior Buy initiation on July 1, underscoring sustained conviction in the company's outlook over a two-week span. JP Morgan Cazenove issued a Neutral rating on July 3, providing a more measured perspective among the coverage universe. RBC Capital Markets has maintained an Outperform rating across two consecutive updates on May 27 and June 11, according to SID consensus data. Notably, no analyst has issued a negative or underperform rating during this period, with the most cautious stance being JP Morgan Cazenove's Neutral call. The overall consensus skews bullish, with three of the five most recent ratings carrying positive designations. This coverage pattern reflects broad institutional analyst confidence in BP's strategic direction, dividend sustainability, and ability to navigate energy sector volatility effectively.
