BP p.l.c.

LSE:BP. Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£84.3b

BP Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

BP is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.55%. Next payment date is on 26th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 14th May, 2026.

Key information

4.6%

Dividend yield

2.8%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
Future Dividend Yield5.2%
Dividend Growth-4.4%
Next dividend pay date26 Jun 26
Ex dividend date14 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio161%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 03

BP.: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Earnings Beat And Portfolio Reshaping

Analysts have raised their price targets for BP, resulting in a fair value estimate that now reflects a higher implied P/E. This shift is supported by a series of recent upgrades and target increases in the £40 to £47 range, following the latest earnings beat and views on a key leadership transition at the company.
Narrative Update • May 03

BP.: Future Returns Will Balance Middle East Supply Risks And Portfolio Reshaping

BP's analyst price target has shifted slightly higher to reflect a modestly higher fair value estimate of £6.19 and a revised future P/E assumption of about 15.5x, as analysts factor in recent upgrades, higher Street targets and updated commodity price forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BP has been active, with a series of price target revisions and rating changes that feed directly into how investors might think about valuation, execution risks and growth expectations.
Narrative Update • Apr 19

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Middle East Supply Risks And Higher Oil Prices

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for BP, with the updated price target moving from £5.69 to £6.04. Recent research highlights higher profit margin assumptions, a slightly adjusted discount rate and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent upgrades and price target increases across major firms.
New Narrative • Apr 17

Upstream Reliability And Cost Resets Will Support Stronger Long Term Earnings Quality

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Narrative Update • Apr 04

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Middle East Supply Risks And Mixed Oil Outlook

Analysts have lifted their average price target on BP by £0.58, citing updated views on fair value, revenue growth assumptions, discount rates and future P/E levels, as reflected in a series of recent target raises and rating changes across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BP shows a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets adjusted in both directions and several rating changes across major banks.
Narrative Update • Mar 21

BP.: Future Returns Will Depend On Elevated Middle East Oil Supply Risks

Narrative Update The analyst price target for BP has been raised by £0.22. Analysts point to higher oil and gas price assumptions, tighter projected crude balances, and stronger valuation support for integrated energy majors as the key drivers of their updated view.
Narrative Update • Mar 06

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Mixed Oil Cycle Risks And CEO Transition

Our updated view lifts BP's fair value estimate slightly, supported by a higher blended analyst price target moving toward the £5.20 to £5.40 range as several firms cite valuation support for integrated oil names despite a mix of recent upgrades, downgrades, and target tweaks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BP shows a split view, with some major firms lifting targets and others turning more cautious as they reassess risks around commodities, capital allocation, and leadership changes.
Narrative Update • Feb 19

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Portfolio Sales Refining Strength And CEO Transition

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on BP by £0.10, citing more cautious revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and continued sector wide downgrades that have only been partially offset by firmer margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on BP points to a mixed backdrop, with several downgrades and price target cuts offset by a smaller group of more constructive voices focusing on balance sheet strength and refining exposure.
Analysis Article • Feb 11

Broker Revenue Forecasts For BP p.l.c. (LON:BP.) Are Surging Higher

Shareholders in BP p.l.c. ( LON:BP. ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major upgrade to...
Narrative Update • Feb 05

BP.: Future Returns Will Balance Portfolio Sales Softer Crude And Leadership Change

Analysts have trimmed their BP price targets by a few dollars or pence overall, reflecting slightly lower fair value estimates and revenue growth assumptions. This has been partially offset by a small uplift in expected profit margins and future P/E, as firms reassess the company around a softer crude outlook, refining tailwinds, and an upcoming CEO transition.
Narrative Update • Jan 22

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Portfolio Sales Crude Outlook And Leadership Change

Analysts have slightly trimmed their blended price target for BP by adjusting revenue growth and margin assumptions and by applying a marginally higher future P/E. This reflects mixed recent research, with some firms cutting targets in light of a bearish crude outlook and the CEO transition, while others have lifted targets based on balance sheet strength and the refreshed company strategy.
Narrative Update • Jan 07

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Portfolio Reset Divestments And Leadership Transition

Analysts have trimmed their overall price expectations for BP, reflected in a slightly lower fair value estimate and a modestly higher future P/E assumption. Recent target cuts and rating changes are balancing more upbeat views that reference an unchanged or higher price target across both US$ and £ share lines.
Narrative Update • Dec 23

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Portfolio Streamlining And Ongoing Divestment Execution

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on BP, reflecting a slightly higher fair value and improved long term earnings multiple assumptions, supported by recent target hikes to $40 in the U.S. and above 500 GBp in London, as they point to the company’s strategic reset, portfolio simplification, and still attractive valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that BP's strategy reset, with a sharper focus on portfolio simplification and divestment of non core assets, is starting to resonate in higher price targets and improved confidence in long term earnings growth.
Narrative Update • Dec 08

BP.: Future Returns Will Reflect Portfolio Pruning And Execution Risks Amid Sector Uncertainty

We raise our BP price target modestly, reflecting analysts' series of upward revisions to both U.S. dollar targets toward $40 and U.K. listings toward the 520 to 525 GBp range, supported by a view that BP's strategic reset, portfolio pruning, and persistent valuation discount improve the risk and reward profile for the shares. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned incrementally more constructive on BP, with a series of target price increases in both U.S. dollar and sterling terms reflecting improved confidence in the company’s strategic reset, portfolio actions, and capital return potential.
Narrative Update • Nov 24

BP.: Shares Will Reflect Reset Strategy And Portfolio Streamlining Amid Sector Uncertainty

Analysts have modestly raised their price targets for BP, with upward revisions to $40 and 525 GBp. This reflects confidence in the company's refreshed strategy and improved risk-reward outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reflects a generally optimistic yet nuanced outlook for BP's shares, with price target increases from several firms.
Analysis Article • Nov 11

BP's (LON:BP.) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with BP p.l.c.'s ( LON:BP. ) lackluster earnings report last week. We think that the...
Narrative Update • Nov 10

BP.: Shares Will Reflect Improved Profit Potential Amid Mixed Sector Sentiment

Analysts have raised their price target for BP, increasing fair value estimates by approximately $0.13 per share. They cite improved growth prospects, stronger profitability, and confidence in the company's strategic direction and valuation.
Narrative Update • Oct 27

Upstream Discoveries and Capital Returns Will Influence Global Energy Markets Ahead

Analysts have modestly increased their price targets for BP, citing improving profit margins and positive sector dynamics. Recent updates reflect a rise from £4.58 to £4.59 and from $36 to $40, according to current street research.
Narrative Update • Oct 13

Upstream Breakthroughs And Cost Cuts Will Reshape Global Energy Markets

Analysts have raised BP's price target, with recent updates reflecting an increase from $36 to $40 and from 440 GBp to 460 GBp. This change is attributed to improving execution and the company's potential to close its valuation gap with peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage reflects a wave of optimistic sentiment toward BP, though some analysts maintain a more cautious outlook.
Narrative Update • Sep 25

Upstream Breakthroughs And Cost Cuts Will Reshape Global Energy Markets

Analysts have raised BP’s price target from £4.44 to £4.51, citing improved earnings, a positive outlook on upstream growth after the Bumerangue Block discovery, and confidence in valuation convergence with peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite BP’s attractive valuation relative to European supermajor peers, expecting the valuation gap to narrow.
Analysis Article • Sep 25

BP p.l.c.'s (LON:BP.) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement

BP p.l.c.'s ( LON:BP. ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x might make it look like a buy right now compared to the...
Narrative Update • Sep 03

Upstream Breakthroughs And Cost Cuts Will Reshape Global Energy Markets

Analysts have raised BP’s price target to £4.43, citing its strong recent results, attractive valuation relative to peers, operational improvements, and the positive impact of the Bumerangue Block discovery. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight BP's relative strength in recent IOC results, supported by its unique mix of growth options, resource depth, and sustainable shareholder returns.
Analysis Article • Aug 07

BP p.l.c. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

LSE:BP. 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore BP's Fair Values from the Community and select yours BP p.l.c...
Narrative Update • Aug 06

Upstream Breakthroughs And Cost Cuts Will Reshape Global Energy Markets

Buoyed by stronger-than-expected margins and improved outlook for core refining and integrated oil operations, analysts have raised BP’s consensus price target from £4.24 to £5.37. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are increasing earnings estimates for BP driven by stronger-than-expected margins, particularly in the most recent quarter.
Analysis Article • Aug 04

BP (LON:BP.) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...
Analysis Article • Jul 05

Are Investors Undervaluing BP p.l.c. (LON:BP.) By 47%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for BP is UK£7.09 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity BP's UK£3.79 share...
Analysis Article • Jun 20

These 4 Measures Indicate That BP (LON:BP.) Is Using Debt Extensively

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: BP.'s dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: BP.'s dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

BP Dividend Yield vs Market
How does BP. dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (BP.)4.6%
Market Bottom 25% (GB)2.2%
Market Top 25% (GB)5.7%
Industry Average (Oil and Gas)4.0%
Analyst forecast (BP.) (up to 3 years)5.2%

Notable Dividend: BP.'s dividend (4.55%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.19%).

High Dividend: BP.'s dividend (4.55%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.71%).

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (160.9%), BP.'s dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (45.1%), BP.'s dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/12 17:22
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

BP p.l.c. is covered by 55 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
William SeleskyArgus Research Company
Alejandro VigilBanco Santander