BP (BP) Stock Forecast & Price Target GBX 433 -3.10 (-0.71%) As of 04/1/2025 Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesBuy This Stock BP - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 7 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold3Buy4 Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BP in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BP. Consensus Price Target GBX 578.33 According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BP, the average price target is GBX 578.33. The highest price target for BP is GBX 1,000, while the lowest price target for BP is GBX 440. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 33.56% from the current price of GBX 433. Get the Latest News and Ratings for BP and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for BP and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up BP Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy4 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetGBX 578.33GBX 578.33GBX 605GBX 632.63Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold Remove Ads BP Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History BP Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table BP Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeBPEnergy CompaniesConsensus Rating Score 2.57 2.71Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent BP NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails2/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars UpgradeNeutralGBX 440 ➝ GBX 510+10.08%2/20/2025Royal Bank of Canada4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 480+3.60%12/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group2 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 540+36.38%11/29/2024Berenberg BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetHoldGBX 470 ➝ GBX 440+14.39%9/4/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 500+20.09%5/14/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOverweight4/8/2024BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,000+97.59%2/12/2024AlphaValueSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeReduce10/6/2023CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy10/5/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetGBX 650 ➝ GBX 660+32.15% Get the Latest News and Ratings for BP and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for BP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 8/9/2023HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetGBX 515 ➝ GBX 555+15.62%5/4/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetGBX 630 ➝ GBX 610+25.23%5/3/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 551+12.83%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 06:59 PM ET. Should I Buy BP Stock? BP Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these BP pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BP Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BP p.l.c.: BP p.l.c. has a strong market capitalization of approximately £80.47 billion, indicating a robust position in the oil and gas sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors. The stock is currently trading at GBX 408.20 ($5.28), which is close to its 200-day moving average of GBX 408.79 ($5.28). This suggests that the stock is maintaining a stable price level, which can be attractive for investors looking for less volatility. Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of GBX 578.33 ($7.48), indicating potential upside for investors based on market expectations. Insider buying activity has been noted, with insiders purchasing shares at an average price of GBX 433 ($5.60), which can signal confidence in the company's future performance. BP p.l.c. operates in diverse segments, including Gas & Low Carbon Energy, which positions the company well to adapt to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. BP Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in BP p.l.c. for these reasons: The stock has recently traded below its 200-day moving average, which can be a bearish signal indicating potential weakness in the stock's performance. BP p.l.c. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.88, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors. Recent earnings reports showed that BP p.l.c. missed analysts' consensus estimates, which can raise concerns about the company's ability to meet growth expectations. The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 105.65, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can pose risks in a rising interest rate environment. Market volatility and fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact BP p.l.c.'s profitability, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions. BP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is BP's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BP is GBX 578.33, with a high forecast of GBX 1,000 and a low forecast of GBX 440. Should I buy or sell BP stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BP shares. Does BP's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, BP's stock has a predicted upside of 33.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has BP been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, BP's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover BP? BP has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like BP more than its competitors? Analysts like BP less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for BP is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.71. Learn more on how BP compares to other companies. 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