BP p.l.c. (BP) Stock Price & Analysis
BP p.l.c. (BP) closed at USD 50.05 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.40% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 49.85; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 49.2–50.42 on volume of 7,578,404 shares. Market capitalization is $128.91B, with a 52-week range of USD 33.22–50.42 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
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Key facts (BP)
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BP (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 2 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.42 on a 1–5 scale) (19 analysts), mean target USD 53.48 (range 42–74).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +50.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +117.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-30, EPS estimate USD 2.62, revenue estimate $64.5B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BP)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold BP. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahn Brothers | Kahn Brothers Group | 5.18% | $29.2M | Unchanged |
| Harry Burn | Sound Shore | 2.55% | $82.8M | Added +34.1% |
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | 0.02% | $1.7M | Reduced -95.4% |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | <0.01% | $207K | Unchanged |
Analysts (BP)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.42 on a 1–5 scale), 19 analysts; mean target USD 53.48 (low 42, high 74).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $47 → $49 |
| 2026-10-05 | Mizuho | Target raised | Outperform | $53 → $56 |
| 2026-10-01 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $48 → $57 |
| 2026-09-28 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $41 → $47 |
| 2026-09-25 | HSBC | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $46 → $51.3 |
| 2026-09-23 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral → Overweight | |
| 2026-09-16 | Evercore ISI Group | Reiterated | In-Line → Developing | $52 |
| 2026-09-03 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $43 → $46 |
| 2026-08-07 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Neutral | $42 → $43 |
| 2026-08-05 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $54 → $48 |
| 2026-07-20 | Mizuho | Initiated | Neutral → Outperform | $51 |
| 2026-07-16 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $40 → $41 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +50.4% | +117.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +50.6% | +16.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.9% | 28.9% |
| Max drawdown | -23.2% (Apr 2026→Jul 2026) | -28.8% (Apr 2024→Apr 2025) |
BP suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Ford (F) | “On 31 January 2025 bp and Devon Energy agreed to dissolve their Eagle Ford partnership and divide up the assets.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 6, 2026.
BP analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.62 | $1.59 | +65.0% | $64.54B | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.03 | $1.20 | +68.5% | $61.15B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $8.12 | $5.53 | +46.9% | $227.18B | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.74 | $4.12 | +39.5% | $213.71B | 16 |
BP options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±4.7% (±$2.37) by Oct 30, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 30, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 40.0% | ±4.7% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 39.2% | ±6.4% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 34.9% | ±7.3% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.5% | ±7.7% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 34.5% | ±8.7% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 32.0% | ±8.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 33.1% | ±10.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 31.7% | ±12.2% |
30-day implied volatility 33.6% vs 29.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.59. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC)
| Price | USD 50.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.40% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 49.85 |
| Open | USD 50.29 |
| Day Range | USD 49.2 – 50.42 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 33.22 – 50.42 |
| Volume | 7,578,404 shares |
| Market Cap | $128.91B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BP)
Nexqual's technical model rates BP "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.33 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 45.15) |
| MACD | 1.49 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BP)
Wall Street analysts rate BP "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 53.48 (range USD 42–74), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 53.48 |
| High Target | USD 74 |
| Low Target | USD 42 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 6 / 2 |
Earnings (BP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.62 |
| Revenue Estimate | $64.54B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.22 vs est 1.78 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.24 vs est 0.93 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.6 vs est 0.6 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.85 vs est 0.77 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BP)
| Total Revenue | $215.47B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +48.20% |
| Gross Margin | +28.30% |
| Operating Margin | +13.15% |
| Profit Margin | +2.55% |
| ROE | +8.87% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.95 |
| Current Ratio | 1.27 |
| Total Cash | $37.23B |
| Total Debt | $72.69B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BP)
Nexqual rates BP p.l.c.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 28%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $37.2B cash vs $72.7B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $29.1B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 5.0% |
Ownership (BP)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +14.15% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.58B |
| Float | 10.05B |
| Short % of Float | +0.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Leadership (BP)
BP p.l.c. is led by Marguerite Eileen O'Neill B.Sc., M.Sc., CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Marguerite Eileen O'Neill B.Sc., M.Sc. |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Katherine Anne Thomson |
| Executive Vice President of Technology | Emeka Emembolu |
| Executive Vice President of Legal | Mike Sosso |
| Senior Vice President of Tax | Jan Lyons |
Major Backers & Investors (BP)
Notable institutional backers of BP p.l.c. include Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 2.53% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.88% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.66% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 0.54% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.41% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.41% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 0.25% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 0.72% |
| State Street | 0.57% |
| BlackRock | 0.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
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