LON:BP BP (BP) Share Price, News & Analysis → AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free BP Stock Alerts GBX 492.80 -7.00 (-1.40%) (As of 03/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 489.40▼ 496.3050-Day Range 444.25▼ 505.9052-Week Range N/AVolume29.89 million shsAverage Volume8.56 million shsMarket Capitalization£83.28 billionP/E Ratio724.71Dividend Yield4.46%Price TargetGBX 632.63 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get BP alerts: Email Address BP MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.4% UpsideGBX 632.63 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.33Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£42,388 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.18 out of 5 stars 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBP has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 632.63, BP has a forecasted upside of 28.4% from its current price of GBX 492.80.Amount of Analyst CoverageBP has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBP is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.50%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBP does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BP is 3,235.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BP. Previous Next 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBP has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for BP this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 82 people have searched for BP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added BP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, BP insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £423.88 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.28% of the stock of BP is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 38.80% of the stock of BP is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BP is 724.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.50.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BP is 724.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 91.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBP has a PEG Ratio of 0.35. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBP has a P/B Ratio of 1.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyAI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… Simply click here to read Porter’s warning on The Big AI Die-Up now. About BP Stock (LON:BP)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. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More BP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BP Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comThursday BP: OPENING DAYMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSenegal’s New Leader Plans to Revisit Oil Deals with BP, KosmosMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… March 27, 2024 | msn.comWednesday BP: Pablo Sandoval appreciation postMarch 25, 2024 | lse.co.ukBP Marsh & Partners completes GBP42 million sale of PaladinMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comBP subsidiary opens first public U.S. EV charging stationMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comBP America executive says hydrogen projects unlikely under draft tax credit rulesMarch 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBp Unveils First EV Charging Gigahub In The USMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… March 18, 2024 | yahoo.comEx-Vero Beach High School student faces life in 2020 shooting at BP Express MartMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comYankees’ Aaron Judge skips BP on field yet again, gets another new return timelineMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBP resumes normal operations at Midwest's biggest oil refineryMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comActivist Bluebell: BP net zero plan still too green – and other shareholders agreeMarch 15, 2024 | bloomberg.comBP inicia diálogo sobre campos de gas con Trinidad y VenezuelaMarch 15, 2024 | bizjournals.comBP reduces its target for diverse supplier spending after selling off Alaska assetsMarch 15, 2024 | oilprice.comBP Partners With Venezuela on Trinidad Gas FieldMarch 14, 2024 | forbes.comBP Seeking Natural Gas Opportunities In Trinidad-Venezuela WatersMarch 14, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deBaker Hughes' Emissions Abatement Technology Enables bp to Achieve Flare Emissions Monitoring BreakthroughMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBP abandons £1.6bn deal to buy Israeli gas group NewMed due to the war in GazaMarch 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBP, Adnoc suspend deal to buy $2B stake in Israeli gas field as Gaza war ragesMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comBP and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. suspend major purchase in Israeli gas firmMarch 13, 2024 | cnn.comBP and UAE suspend $2 billion gas deal in Israel as Gaza war drags onMarch 13, 2024 | oilprice.comBP and ADNOC Suspend $2-Billion Israel Gas Deal as Gaza War ContinuesMarch 13, 2024 | ft.comBP and Abu Dhabi suspend talks to buy stake in Israeli gasfieldMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBP, Adnoc Suspend $2 Billion Israel Gas Deal as War RagesMarch 7, 2024 | bloomberg.comNach Shell stutzt nun auch BP Raffineriekapazität in DeutschlandMarch 7, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDown 15% and with an increased dividend, BP’s share price looks a bargain to meSee More Headlines Receive BP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend2/15/2024Today3/28/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorEnergy Industry Oil & Gas Integrated Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:BP Previous SymbolLON:BP/ CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bp.com Phone+44-20-74962107FaxN/AEmployees87,800Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 632.63 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,000 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 510 Potential Upside/Downside+28.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.68 Trailing P/E Ratio724.71 Forward P/E Ratio7.61 P/E Growth0.35Net Income£15.24 billion Net Margins7.31% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity18.85% Return on Assets5.82% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio73.78 Current Ratio1.21 Quick Ratio0.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£208.35 billion Price / Sales0.40 Cash FlowGBX 162.80 per share Price / Cash Flow3.03 Book ValueGBX 418 per share Price / Book1.18Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares16,900,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£83.28 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.54 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Murray Auchincloss (Age 54)CEO & Director Comp: $3.38MMs. Katherine Anne Thomson (Age 56)CFO, Senior VP of Finance for Production & Operations & Director Mr. Gordon Birrell (Age 61)Executive Vice President of Production & Operations Mr. Craig MarshallGroup Head of Investor RelationsMr. Mike SossoExecutive Vice President of LegalMs. Kerry DryburghExecutive Vice President of People & CultureMr. Richard M. Hookway (Age 63)Chief Operating Officer of Global Business Services & Information Technology and Systems Dr. Helmut Schuster (Age 63)Advisor Mr. Anthony HarbridgeHead of Executive Office, Alternative Energy & RegionsMr. Spencer DaleGroup Chief EconomistMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShellLON:SHELWoodside Energy GroupLON:WDSTotalEnergiesLON:TTEJohn Wood GroupLON:WGQuadriseLON:QEDView All CompetitorsInsidersKate ThomsonBought 5 shares on 3/11/2024Total: £2,360.00 ($472.00/share)Kate ThomsonBought 5 shares on 2/12/2024Total: £2,390.00 ($478.00/share)Murray AuchinclossBought 82 shares on 1/10/2024Total: £37,638.00 ($459.00/share)Murray AuchinclossBought 80 shares on 12/11/2023Total: £37,440.00 ($468.00/share)Hina NagarajanBought 10,000 shares on 11/22/2023Total: £4.70 M ($470.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy BP Stock? BP Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BP was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BP p.l.c.: BP p.l.c. is actively involved in the production of natural gas, integrated gas and power, and renewable energy sources, positioning itself well in the transition to cleaner energy. The company operates in various segments such as Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products, providing diversified revenue streams. BP is engaged in the trading and marketing of renewable and non-renewable power, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and future energy trends. Recent developments have shown BP's focus on hydrogen and carbon capture and storage facilities, aligning with the growing importance of carbon reduction technologies. Investors may find BP's current stock price attractive, considering its potential for growth and dividend yield in the energy sector. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BP p.l.c. for these reasons: BP operates in the oil and gas industry, which is subject to price volatility, geopolitical risks, and environmental concerns, impacting its financial performance. The company's involvement in traditional oil production and refining may face challenges in a shifting energy landscape towards cleaner alternatives. Market uncertainties and regulatory changes could affect BP's operations and profitability, leading to potential risks for investors. BP's business diversification, while offering revenue streams, also exposes the company to sector-specific risks and market fluctuations. Investors need to consider the long-term implications of BP's transition to low carbon energy and the associated costs and uncertainties in this transformation. BP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell BP stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is BP's stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for BP's shares. Their BP share price targets range from GBX 510 to GBX 1,000. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 632.63 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 28.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BP shares performed in 2024? BP's stock was trading at GBX 466.15 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BP shares have increased by 5.7% and is now trading at GBX 492.80. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does BP pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BP? BP declared a dividend on Tuesday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.07 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 15th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for BP. Is BP a good dividend stock? BP (LON:BP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.50%. BP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 3,235.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BP. What other stocks do shareholders of BP own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BP investors own include Conduity Capital (CCAP), City of London Group (CIN), Topps Tiles (TPT), First Property Group (FPO), Redhall Group (RHL), Centrica (CNA), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Bank of America (BAC). How do I buy shares of BP? Shares of BP stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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