BP’s (BP) Neutral Rating Reaffirmed at Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group reiterated their neutral rating on shares of BP (LON:BP) in a research note published on Thursday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other analysts also recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of BP in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of BP to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Berenberg Bank cut their price target on shares of BP from GBX 525 to GBX 520 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays restated a “buy” rating on shares of BP in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of BP from GBX 460 to GBX 480 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, BP presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 517.

BP Price Performance

Shares of LON:BP opened at GBX 591.20 on Thursday. BP has a one year low of GBX 379.70 and a one year high of GBX 562.30. The stock has a market capitalization of £115.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.16, a PEG ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 0.06. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 499.75 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 459.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 136.71, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 1.26.

Insider Activity

In other BP news, insider Carol Howle bought 62 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were acquired at an average price of GBX 510 per share, with a total value of £316.20. Insiders have acquired a total of 215 shares of company stock valued at $100,858 over the last ninety days. 0.26% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key BP News

Here are the key news stories impacting BP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on BP from GBX 520 to GBX 600 (keeps a “neutral” rating) — the higher target signals stronger earnings or cash‑flow expectations that can support the share price. London Stock Exchange
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg and Barclays have reiterated “buy” ratings, providing additional analyst support that may help stabilize sentiment. Berenberg Barclays
• Positive Sentiment: BP plans to invest $1.5bn in Egyptian gas projects for FY2026/27, a capital allocation move that supports medium‑term production growth and cash generation. Zawya
• Positive Sentiment: New CEO Meg O’Neill is publicly pledging “consistency” and clearer direction after a turbulent period — messaging aimed at rebuilding investor trust and reducing governance risk. FT
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies has reaffirmed its “neutral” rating, which maintains a mixed analyst view rather than providing momentum either way. MarketScreener
• Neutral Sentiment: Former BP CEO has taken a role at a Wyoming data‑center developer — notable for executive moves but with limited direct impact on BP’s operational outlook. MSN
• Negative Sentiment: Labor risk: an Indiana governor is publicly siding with refinery union workers amid a lockout, highlighting operational and earnings risks from prolonged disruptions at U.S. refining assets. This is likely a near‑term negative catalyst for the stock. MSN

BP Company Profile

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.