BP (BP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 359.40 +5.15 (+1.45%)

As of 04/17/2025

BP - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
3

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for BP.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 494

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BP, the average price target is GBX 494. The highest price target for BP is GBX 540, while the lowest price target for BP is GBX 440. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 37.45% from the current price of GBX 359.40.

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BP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	1 Month Ago 3/21/24 to 3/21/25	3 Months Ago 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Year Ago 4/21/23 to 4/20/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 494	GBX 578.33	GBX 595	GBX 632.63
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

BP Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BP	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.70
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BP News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/20/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Upgrade	Neutral	GBX 440 ➝ GBX 510	+10.08%
2/20/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sector perform	GBX 480	+3.60%
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 540	+36.38%
11/29/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	GBX 470 ➝ GBX 440	+14.39%
9/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 500	+20.09%
5/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
4/8/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 1,000	+97.59%
2/12/2024	AlphaValue Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Reduce
10/6/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
10/5/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 650 ➝ GBX 660	+32.15%
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8/9/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		GBX 515 ➝ GBX 555	+15.62%
5/4/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 630 ➝ GBX 610	+25.23%
5/3/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 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 Wednesday, April 16, 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 consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
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), suggesting it may be at a stable price point for potential buyers.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to GBX 510 ($6.59), reflect confidence in the company's future performance.
Insider buying activity, with company insiders purchasing shares recently, can signal confidence in the company's prospects and may indicate undervaluation.
BP p.l.c. operates in diverse segments, including Gas & Low Carbon Energy, which positions it well for growth in the evolving energy market focused on sustainability.

BP
Bear Case

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

BP p.l.c. has experienced a recent decline in stock price, down 9.4% to $28.39, which may indicate underlying issues or market volatility.
The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 354.86, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent insider selling by OLD Mission Capital LLC, which reduced its position by 39.2%, may raise concerns about the company's future performance from institutional investors.
BP p.l.c. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 105.65, indicating that the company is heavily financed by debt, which can pose risks in economic downturns.
The company's net margin of 0.20% is quite low, suggesting that profitability may be a concern, which could impact future growth and investor returns.

BP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BP is GBX 494, with a high forecast of GBX 540 and a low forecast of GBX 440.
: 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BP shares.
: According to analysts, BP's stock has a predicted upside of 37.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BP's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: BP has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BP less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for BP is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how BP compares to other companies.

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BP (BP) Stock Forecast & Price Target