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BP (BP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 381.55 -1.25 (-0.33%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

BP - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
2
Hold
1
Buy
4

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BP in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BP.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 632
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BP, the average price target is GBX 632. The highest price target for BP is GBX 1,000, while the lowest price target for BP is GBX 500. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 65.64% from the current price of GBX 381.55.
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BP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 632GBX 632GBX 645GBX 625.60
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

BP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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BP Price Targets by Month

The 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.
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BP Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBPEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.29
2.82
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderweight
9/4/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 500+20.09%
8/5/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 510+18.33%
6/18/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 650+41.10%
5/14/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight
4/8/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,000+97.59%
2/12/2024AlphaValue
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 DowngradeReduce
10/6/2023Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
10/5/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetGBX 650 ➝ GBX 660+32.15%
8/9/2023HSBC
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 Boost TargetGBX 515 ➝ GBX 555+15.62%
5/4/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetGBX 630 ➝ GBX 610+25.23%
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 551+12.83%

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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 Thursday, October 31, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BP pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BP
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BP p.l.c.:

  • BP p.l.c. is actively involved in providing carbon products and services, positioning itself in the growing market for low carbon energy solutions.
  • The company operates in various segments including Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products, diversifying its revenue streams.
  • BP p.l.c. has been investing in renewable energy sources like wind power, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage facilities, aligning with the global shift towards sustainable energy.
  • With the recent stock price of $468.70, BP p.l.c. may present a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point.
  • Being a well-established company founded in 1908, BP p.l.c. has a long history in the oil and gas industry, providing stability and experience to investors.

BP
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in BP p.l.c. for these reasons:

  • Volatility in oil prices and market conditions can significantly impact BP p.l.c.'s financial performance, leading to fluctuations in stock prices.
  • The oil and gas industry, in which BP p.l.c. operates, is subject to regulatory changes, geopolitical risks, and environmental concerns, affecting the company's operations and profitability.
  • Despite efforts to transition towards low carbon energy, BP p.l.c. still heavily relies on traditional oil production, which may pose challenges in the long term as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources.
  • Competition in the energy sector is intense, with other companies also investing in renewable energy solutions, potentially affecting BP p.l.c.'s market share and growth prospects.
  • Investors need to consider the overall economic conditions and global energy trends when evaluating the long-term investment potential of BP p.l.c., as external factors can impact the company's performance.

BP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BP is GBX 632, with a high forecast of GBX 1,000 and a low forecast of GBX 500.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.

According to analysts, BP's stock has a predicted upside of 65.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

BP has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

Analysts like BP less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for BP is Hold while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BP compares to other companies.


This page (LON:BP) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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