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The latest announcement is out from BP ( (BP) ).
On 13 January 2026, BP p.l.c. transferred 145,012,557 ordinary shares out of treasury to satisfy distributions under certain employee share schemes, reducing its treasury stock and marginally increasing the free float. Following this transaction, BP’s issued share capital consists of 15,758,828,976 ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares), 12,706,252 preference shares, and 727,484,018 ordinary shares held in treasury—now representing 4.61% of total voting rights—with aggregate voting rights standing at 15,763,911,476, information that is relevant for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds and corporate governance under UK listing and transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (BP) stock is a Hold with a $43.00 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.
BP’s overall stock score reflects a company with strong operational performance and positive earnings call sentiment, offset by high leverage and valuation concerns. The financial performance indicates recovery with revenue growth, but profitability and leverage remain challenges. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum, while the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation. The positive earnings call sentiment underscores confidence in strategic direction, contributing to the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on BP stock, click here.
More about BP
BP p.l.c. is a global energy company headquartered in London, operating primarily in the oil and gas industry with growing activities in low‑carbon energy. It is listed in the UK and US markets and its capital structure includes ordinary shares with one vote each and preference shares with enhanced voting rights, reflecting a typical large-cap, internationally held shareholder base.
Average Trading Volume: 7,552,042
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $87.62B
See more insights into BP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.