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An update from BP ( (BP) ) is now available.
As at 30 April 2026, BP reported an issued share capital of 15,702,101,757 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote, and 12,706,252 preference shares, which carry two votes for every £5 of nominal capital. The company also held 784,211,237 ordinary shares in treasury, which are excluded from dividend payments and from voting at shareholder meetings.
Taking these holdings into account, BP confirmed a total of 15,707,184,257 voting rights in the company as of that date, a key figure used by investors to assess when they must disclose shareholdings under the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The filing, dated 1 May 2026, underscores BP’s compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and provides clarity for stakeholders tracking ownership thresholds and governance dynamics.
The most recent analyst rating on (BP) stock is a Hold with a $44.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BP stock, see the BP Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BP Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BP is a Neutral.
The score is driven by mixed financial fundamentals: solid operating cash flow and free cash flow are offset by very thin net profitability and increased leverage. Technicals are supportive with an uptrend across major moving averages and positive momentum indicators. Valuation is a key drag due to the extremely high P/E despite a ~4.2% dividend yield. Earnings-call takeaways are modestly positive on execution and balance-sheet priorities, tempered by impairments, buyback suspension, and divestment timing risk.
To see Spark’s full report on BP stock, click here.
More about BP
BP p.l.c. is a global integrated energy company headquartered in London, operating primarily in the oil, gas and low-carbon energy sectors. The group is listed in the U.K. and U.S. markets and its ordinary and preference shares are widely held by institutional and retail investors who are subject to U.K. market disclosure and transparency rules.
Average Trading Volume: 14,474,381
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $122.8B
For an in-depth examination of BP stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.