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BP (BP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$34.15 -0.40 (-1.15%)
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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

Sell
1
Hold
14
Buy
6

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for BP.

Consensus Price Target

$37.48
9.73% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BP, the average price target is $37.48. The highest price target for BP is $50.00, while the lowest price target for BP is $31.80. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.73% from the current price of $34.15.
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BP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/24/24 to 3/24/25
1 Month Ago
2/23/24 to 2/22/25
3 Months Ago
12/25/23 to 12/24/24
1 Year Ago
3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$37.48$38.76$41.10$42.66
Forecasted Upside9.73% Upside14.46% Upside42.76% Upside12.86% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.72
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.75% Upside2,373.60% Upside17.20% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/19/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
Jason Gabelman
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $36.00+5.20%
3/19/2025TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
J. Gabelman
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$40.00+16.92%
2/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
Matthew Lofting
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral
2/12/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Roger Read
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$30.00 ➝ $37.00+6.25%
2/11/2025DZ Bank
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
1/17/2025Raymond James
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Justin Jenkins
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $37.00+16.48%
1/14/2025Wolfe Research
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Doug Leggate
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Set Target$50.00+47.65%
1/14/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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B. Borkhataria
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
1/7/2025Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$34.70 ➝ $31.80+2.35%
12/19/2024Piper Sandler
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$36.00 ➝ $32.00+12.36%
10/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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M. Vigna
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10/10/2024Scotiabank
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P. Cheng
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DowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $36.00+12.57%
10/9/2024BNP Paribas
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L. Herrmann
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
9/24/2024Redburn Atlantic
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P. Low
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
8/8/2024Hsbc Global Res
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K. Fustier
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8/8/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/1/2024Argus
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W. Selesky
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7/31/2024Evercore ISI
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S. Richardson
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7/31/2024Barclays
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L. Rainforth
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7/30/2024UBS Group
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J. Stone. H
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6/14/2024Erste Group Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/4/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$38.60 ➝ $42.30+18.69%
10/6/2023Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/3/2023AlphaValue
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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 Saturday, March 22, 2025. 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.:

  • Recent significant growth in institutional investments, with Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV increasing its holdings by 427.5%, indicating strong confidence in BP p.l.c.'s future performance.
  • Current stock price is $34.60, which is positioned between its 52-week low of $27.82 and high of $40.40, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • BP p.l.c. operates in diverse segments including renewable energy, which aligns with the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions, potentially enhancing long-term growth prospects.
  • The company reported a return on equity of 10.96%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity, which is attractive for investors seeking returns.
  • With a market capitalization of $92.62 billion, BP p.l.c. is a major player in the oil and gas industry, providing stability and resilience against market fluctuations.

BP
Bear Case

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

  • BP p.l.c. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, missing analysts' expectations of $0.56, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
  • The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 432.49, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • With a net margin of only 0.20%, BP p.l.c. may face challenges in maintaining profitability, especially in a competitive market environment.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that the company has a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks if market conditions worsen or interest rates rise.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price and trading volume may indicate volatility, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors looking for stable investments.

BP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BP is $37.48, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $31.80.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BP in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 9.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, BP's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

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 (NYSE:BP) was last updated on 3/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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