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BP plc (BP.B) Price & Analysis

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BP.B Stock Chart & Stats

169.00p
4.50p(2.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
169.00p
4.50p(2.99%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide durable funding for dividends, capex and portfolio reshaping. This cash generation underpins the company's ability to invest in high-return projects and support deleveraging and the energy-transition pipeline over the next 2–6 months.
Operational Reliability & ProductionHigh plant and refining availability with rising upstream volumes points to sustainable production base and lower downtime. Reliable operations reduce unit costs, support stable deliverability on projects and help maintain revenue and margins through the commodity cycle, improving medium-term cash conversion.
Strategic Execution And DivestmentsClear progress on divestments plus disciplined organic CapEx guidance (<$14B) demonstrates portfolio reshaping and capital allocation discipline. Realizing proceeds and redeploying capital supports balance-sheet repair and funds transition investments, a structural positive for long-term resilience.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityA near-zero net margin indicates earnings have little cushion versus costs and volatility, making profitability fragile. Despite positive EBITDA/gross margins, compressed net income increases sensitivity to commodity swings and non-operating items, limiting sustainable retained earnings and ROE recovery.
Rising LeverageHigher leverage and a smaller equity base reduce financial flexibility and raise refinancing risk. Elevated debt levels constrain the company's ability to fund large transition investments or absorb shocks without drawing on divestments or cutting returns, increasing medium-term balance-sheet vulnerability.
Trading & Legal UncertaintyUnderperformance in the trading business and an unresolved arbitration (damages phase/timing unclear) introduce structural earnings volatility and contingent liabilities. These factors can suppress realized profits and complicate planning for cash deployment and debt reduction over the coming months.

BP.B FAQ

What was BP PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
BP PLC lowest share price was 149.00p and its highest was 177.00p in the past 12 months.
    What is BP PLC’s market cap?
    BP PLC’s market cap is £72.19B.
      When is BP PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      BP PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 64 days.
        How were BP PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is BP PLC overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts BP PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does BP PLC pay dividends?
          BP PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.5p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.42%. See more information on BP PLC dividends here
            What is BP PLC’s EPS estimate?
            BP PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does BP PLC have?
            BP PLC has 5,473,414 shares outstanding.
              What happened to BP PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BP PLC?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BP.B
              What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
              Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                Company Description

                BP PLC

                BP p.l.c. provides carbon products and services. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, and integrated gas and power; trading of gas; operation of onshore and offshore wind power, as well as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage facilities; trading and marketing of renewable and non-renewable power; and production of crude oil. In addition, the company involved in convenience and retail fuel, EV charging, Castrol lubricant, aviation, B2B, and midstream businesses; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy business. Further, it engages in power and storage, digital transformation, carbon management, and bio and low carbon related products, as well as energy and environmental commodities and mobility businesses. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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