• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $43.72
  • Forecasted Upside: 11.15%
  • Number of Analysts: 11
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$39.33
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Analyst Price Target for BP

Analyst Price Target is $43.72
▲ +11.15% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 11 analysts offering 12 month price targets for BP in the last 3 months. The average price target is $43.72, with a high forecast of $47.00 and a low forecast of $42.00. The average price target represents a 11.15% upside from the last price of $39.33.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 11 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in BP. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
11/1/2022
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  • 2 sell ratings
1/30/2023
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  • 2 sell ratings
4/30/2023
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7/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
10/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 sell ratings
1/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
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  • 2 sell ratings
4/24/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/18/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $43.00Low
4/15/2024Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$42.00 ➝ $45.00Low
4/11/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$45.00 ➝ $47.00Low
4/11/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $42.00Low
4/3/2024Erste Group BankUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
3/14/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $40.00N/A
3/4/2024Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$38.60 ➝ $42.30Low
2/7/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$41.00 ➝ $45.00Low
2/7/2024TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$41.00 ➝ $43.00Low
1/8/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $38.00Low
11/1/2023TD SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $44.00Low
11/1/2023Raymond JamesLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$46.00 ➝ $43.00Low
11/1/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderweightLow
10/6/2023CitigroupReiterated RatingBuyLow
8/2/2023TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $43.00Low
6/13/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$46.00 ➝ $42.00Low
5/3/2023DZ BankDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
5/3/2023AlphaValueUpgradeSellLow
4/20/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$47.00 ➝ $46.00Low
4/14/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$40.00 ➝ $48.00Low
2/23/2023Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
2/9/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 636 ➝ GBX 660Low
2/8/2023BarclaysBoost TargetGBX 700 ➝ GBX 1,000Low
2/8/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetGBX 550 ➝ GBX 650Low
2/8/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$39.00 ➝ $40.00Low
2/8/2023Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform$48.00 ➝ $53.00Low
2/7/2023TD SecuritiesUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $44.00Low
1/23/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 603 ➝ GBX 636Low
1/19/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetGBX 560 ➝ GBX 540Low
1/17/2023ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$37.00 ➝ $42.00Low
1/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$36.00 ➝ $37.00Low
12/19/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$40.00 ➝ $39.00Low
12/13/2022AlphaValueUpgradeReduceLow
12/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetGBX 527 ➝ GBX 549Low
12/2/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 530 ➝ GBX 560Low
11/22/2022CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
11/11/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$37.00 ➝ $40.00Low
11/8/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 566 ➝ GBX 603Low
11/7/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$31.00 ➝ $36.00Low
11/4/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetGBX 500 ➝ GBX 560Low
11/2/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetGBX 510 ➝ GBX 535Low
11/2/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetGBX 472 ➝ GBX 527Low
11/2/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold$32.00 ➝ $34.00Low
10/24/2022HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
10/20/2022Piper SandlerLower Target$37.00Low
10/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 520 ➝ GBX 530Low
10/13/2022ScotiabankDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformLow
9/26/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ NeutralLow
9/12/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $47.00Low
8/17/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetGBX 540 ➝ GBX 566Low
8/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$31.00 ➝ $29.00Low
8/3/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold$33.00 ➝ $35.00Low
7/20/2022HSBCLower TargetGBX 455 ➝ GBX 430Low
7/19/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$42.00 ➝ $44.00Low
7/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetGBX 450 ➝ GBX 472N/A
6/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutralMedium
5/4/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold$34.00 ➝ $36.00Medium
4/19/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetGBX 480 ➝ GBX 500Low
4/18/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$37.00 ➝ $39.00Low
3/23/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetGBX 455 ➝ GBX 450Low
3/23/2022Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightLow
3/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$28.00 ➝ $29.00Low
3/8/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralHigh
3/1/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetGBX 475 ➝ GBX 450Low
3/1/2022MKM PartnersLower TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $42.00Medium
2/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetGBX 600 ➝ GBX 500Medium
2/28/2022CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$31.00 ➝ $30.00High
2/25/2022Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformHigh
2/10/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold$32.00 ➝ $37.00Low
2/9/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$36.00 ➝ $37.00Low
1/18/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$33.00 ➝ $36.00Low
1/7/2022BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$4.10Medium
1/5/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Underweight$29.00Medium
1/4/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$36.00High
12/3/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
11/29/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightMedium
11/9/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
10/25/2021TD SecuritiesInitiated CoverageHold$31.00Low
10/20/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$30.00 ➝ $33.00Low
10/15/2021Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
10/12/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightLow
10/11/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
10/4/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightLow
9/23/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
9/16/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldLow
8/6/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$14.74 ➝ $28.49Low
8/4/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector PerformLow
8/4/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHoldLow
7/23/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$32.00 ➝ $37.00Low
7/22/2021HSBCSet TargetHold$23.76Low
7/19/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
7/6/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightMedium
6/30/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $32.00Low
6/30/2021CitigroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Neutral$70.00Low
6/24/2021HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$14.74 ➝ $27.00Low
5/17/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$30.00 ➝ $33.00Low
4/30/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldLow
4/28/2021Societe GeneraleReiterated RatingBuyLow
4/20/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHoldLow
4/16/2021HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
4/1/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$28.00 ➝ $32.00Low
3/30/2021Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ UnderweightMedium
3/17/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$27.00 ➝ $29.00Medium
3/12/2021Oddo BhfDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
3/3/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightMedium
2/16/2021ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$28.00Low
2/3/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector PerformMedium
2/3/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperformMedium
2/3/2021Raymond JamesLower TargetOutperform$30.00 ➝ $27.00Medium
1/27/2021MKM PartnersInitiated CoverageBuy$31.00Low
1/21/2021Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHoldMedium
1/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightMedium
1/13/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperformMedium
1/12/2021MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$27.00Medium
1/8/2021Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $28.00Low
12/15/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightLow
12/9/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldLow
12/2/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
11/30/2020HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldHigh
11/17/2020Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Sector PerformMedium
11/2/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal WeightLow
10/29/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldLow
10/28/2020DZ BankUpgradeSell ➝ BuyLow
10/15/2020AlphaValueDowngradeBuy ➝ ReduceHigh
10/12/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperformLow
10/9/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldLow
10/7/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweightLow
9/23/2020ScotiabankInitiated CoverageSector Perform$23.00Low
9/17/2020CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$22.00 ➝ $21.00Medium
9/16/2020CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutralHigh
9/15/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuy$28.00Medium
9/14/2020Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformLow
8/17/2020Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$28.00 ➝ $31.00Medium
8/5/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
8/5/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingUnderperformLow
8/5/2020Societe GeneraleUpgradeHold ➝ BuyHigh
7/20/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$26.00 ➝ $28.00Low
7/16/2020Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$26.90Low
7/15/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
7/14/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutralLow
7/7/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuyMedium
7/1/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightLow
7/1/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightLow
6/15/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyLow
6/15/2020DZ BankReiterated RatingSellHigh
6/2/2020Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$31.00Low
5/28/2020Societe GeneraleDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
5/14/2020Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ UnderweightLow
5/13/2020Redburn PartnersUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyMedium
4/29/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingUnderperformLow
4/28/2020CfraLower TargetBuy ➝ Hold$42.00 ➝ $26.00Low
4/21/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightHigh
4/20/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightHigh
4/8/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutralMedium
4/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$27.00 ➝ $31.00Low
3/20/2020Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal WeightHigh
3/20/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$46.00 ➝ $27.00High
3/17/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyHigh
3/17/2020Raymond JamesLower TargetOutperform$44.00 ➝ $36.00Medium
3/16/2020Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
3/16/2020Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ UnderperformLow
3/12/2020CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralMedium
3/9/2020Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$40.00Medium
3/4/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweightLow
1/21/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuy$48.00Medium
1/14/2020Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldN/A
1/6/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightLow
11/26/2019Piper Sandler CompaniesInitiated CoverageBuy$47.00Medium
10/31/2019ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
9/16/2019Kepler Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuyLow
9/11/2019Grupo SantanderUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
8/30/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingBuyLow
8/20/2019BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageOutperform$53.00 ➝ $53.00Low
7/31/2019Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$46.30 ➝ $48.60Low
7/10/2019Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$41.06Low
(Data available from 4/24/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.33 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 68 positive mentions
  • 10 negative mentions
  • 8 very negative mentions
9/27/2023
  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 47 positive mentions
  • 8 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
10/27/2023
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 53 positive mentions
  • 14 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
11/26/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 49 positive mentions
  • 32 negative mentions
  • 5 very negative mentions
12/26/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 54 positive mentions
  • 14 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
1/25/2024
  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 76 positive mentions
  • 20 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
2/24/2024
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 60 positive mentions
  • 21 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
3/25/2024
  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 51 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 4 very negative mentions
4/24/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 51 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 4 very negative mentions

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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.
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Today's Range

Now: $39.33
Low: $39.08
High: $39.58

50 Day Range

MA: $37.29
Low: $34.96
High: $39.65

52 Week Range

Now: $39.33
Low: $33.52
High: $40.84

Volume

8,037,092 shs

Average Volume

9,571,096 shs

Market Capitalization

$110.76 billion

P/E Ratio

7.73

Dividend Yield

4.43%

Beta

0.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of BP?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on BP in the last year: AlphaValue, Citigroup Inc., DZ Bank AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Scotiabank, StockNews.com, TD Securities, and Wells Fargo & Company.
View the latest analyst ratings for BP.

What is the current price target for BP?

6 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for BP in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $43.72, suggesting a possible upside of 11.1%. Scotiabank has the highest price target set, predicting BP will reach $47.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $42.00 for BP in the next year.
View the latest price targets for BP.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for BP?

BP currently has 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in BP, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact BP's investor relations team?

BP's physical mailing address is 1 ST JAMES`S SQUARE, LONDON X0, SW1Y 4PD. The oil and gas exploration company's listed phone number is 442074964000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for BP is www.bp.com. Learn More about contacing BP investor relations.