What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for BP Q4 Earnings?

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) – Zacks Research issued their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for BP in a report issued on Thursday, April 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team expects that the oil and gas exploration company will post earnings per share of $0.59 for the quarter. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for BP’s current full-year earnings is $3.53 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for BP’s Q3 2027 earnings at $0.99 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.33 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on BP. HSBC raised shares of BP from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $35.10 to $45.30 in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of BP from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $49.40 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Scotiabank raised shares of BP to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Evercore set a $38.00 price objective on BP and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating on shares of BP in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.43.

BP Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of BP stock opened at $46.18 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. BP has a twelve month low of $27.17 and a twelve month high of $48.27. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $42.02 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.66. The stock has a market cap of $121.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4,613.39, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 0.21.

BP (NYSE:BP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 9th. The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.03. BP had a return on equity of 9.68% and a net margin of 0.03%.The company had revenue of $47.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.44 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Institutional Trading of BP

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new position in shares of BP during the third quarter worth $25,000. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BP in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. YANKCOM Partnership lifted its stake in BP by 1,068.3% during the 4th quarter. YANKCOM Partnership now owns 958 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 876 shares in the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in BP during the 3rd quarter valued at about $43,000. Finally, LRI Investments LLC grew its position in BP by 76.2% in the 4th quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,276 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 552 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 11.01% of the company’s stock.

BP Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 20th were issued a $0.4992 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 20th. BP’s dividend payout ratio is currently -19,800.00%.

Key Stories Impacting BP

Here are the key news stories impacting BP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BP says its oil trading unit is on track for an “exceptional” first-quarter result, implying a sizable near-term earnings boost from recent crude-price volatility. BP flags “exceptional” oil trading results in first quarter
• Positive Sentiment: BP agreed to buy a 60% operating stake in three offshore Namibian blocks from Eco Atlantic, accelerating upstream growth and adding high-upside exploration exposure. BP to buy majority interest in three offshore Namibian blocks
• Positive Sentiment: Algeria granted BP prospecting rights in an underexplored eastern basin, expanding exploration optionality in a geopolitically significant hydrocarbon region. Algeria grants BP prospecting rights in eastern basin to boost exploration
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage: Zacks Research has published bullish near-term EPS estimates and a “Strong-Buy” stance, which can support investor confidence ahead of the quarterly results. Is BP (BP) Outperforming Other Oils-Energy Stocks This Year?
• Neutral Sentiment: BP expects upstream production to be broadly flat in Q1 — supportive of stable operational output but not a near-term growth driver. BP Sees Exceptional Oil Trading Result as Middle East War Fuels Volatility
• Negative Sentiment: BP warned that the trading windfall will coincide with a working-capital build and an expected net-debt increase (guidance cited around $25–27B), raising balance-sheet and financing concerns for some investors. BP flags ‘exceptional’ oil trading performance as Iran war chokes supply
• Negative Sentiment: Operational risk: the Whiting refinery lockout continues, spotlighting refining disruption, replacement staffing and potential cost or safety concerns that could hit refining margins or reputation. BP, USW give negotiations updates amid Whiting refinery lockout
• Negative Sentiment: Governance/headline risk: BP is facing growing shareholder pressure over its decision to block a climate resolution ahead of the AGM, raising the prospect of a contentious meeting and proxy votes that could dent sentiment. Why pressure is mounting at oil giant BP ahead of its annual general meeting

About BP

BP plc is a British multinational integrated energy company headquartered in London. Originating in the early 20th century as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, BP has grown into one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, operating across exploration and production, refining and marketing, trading, and a range of low-carbon businesses.

The company’s core activities include upstream exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, midstream and trading operations, and downstream refining, marketing and supply of fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals.