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BP ( (BP) ) just unveiled an update.
On 2 February 2026, BP disclosed that as of 31 January 2026 its issued share capital comprised 15,719,635,323 ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) with one vote per share and 12,706,252 preference shares with enhanced voting rights, resulting in a total of 15,724,717,823 voting rights. The company also reported holding 766,677,671 ordinary shares in treasury, which are excluded from dividend entitlements and voting at shareholder meetings, and indicated that the updated voting rights figure should be used by investors to assess whether they must report holdings or changes in holdings under UK transparency rules, clarifying BP’s current capital and governance structure for market participants.
The most recent analyst rating on (BP) stock is a Hold with a $38.00 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 integrated energy company headquartered in London, operating primarily in the oil and gas sector with activities spanning exploration and production, refining, trading and marketing of fuels and related energy products to consumers and businesses worldwide. It is a major publicly listed company with its shares traded on international stock exchanges and subject to UK and US securities regulation, including the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and the U.S. Securities Exchange Act.
Average Trading Volume: 8,013,166
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $97.72B
For an in-depth examination of BP stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.