BP

BP p.l.c. Common Stock (BP)

Stock · NYSE · Energy

$50.2as of 10/16/2026

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October 17, 2026

BP in Focus for Dividend Strength and Operational Resilience. Recent coverage highlights BP as a key contender among high-yield energy stocks, with analysts noting its dividend appeal relative to peers like Chevron and Shell. The company is also being assessed for its ability to maintain operations despite disruptions from storms and geopolitical tensions in the oil sector. These discussions frame BP as a stable option for income-focused investors within the broader energy market.

Active signals

Support level
$43.54
Industry
Integrated oil Companies

What BP's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.

SignalTimesMedian 20-session returnHigher after 20 sessions
200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now26+3.4%62%
Volume Spike24+3.1%75%
Bollinger Band BreakoutActive now24+1.9%67%
Bollinger Band Breakdown19-0.1%47%
Any 20-session window (baseline)+1.3%57%

Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.

About BP

BP p.l.c., an integrated energy company, engages in the oil and gas business worldwide. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, marketing, and trading activities, as well as solar, wind, and hydrogen businesses. The company also offers aviation fuel products and services, such as jet fuel; aviati…

Sector
Energy
Industry
Integrated oil Companies
Employees
93,700

Fundamentals

1-day range
$49.2$49.57
Market cap
$110.56B
P/E (trailing)
22.90
P/E (forward)
8.99
EPS (trailing)
$0.35
Dividend yield
4.79%
Beta
-0.34
Avg. volume
8.88M
Ex-dividend date
August 14, 2026
Dividend pay date
September 18, 2026
52-week range
$399.4$615.3
Next earnings: October 30, 2026 · EPS estimate $2.38Before Openconfirmed

Forecasts

19 analyst ratings

Buy 55%
Hold 36%
Sell 10%
1-year price forecast
High
$72.95
+45.3%
Median
$52
+3.6%
Low
$41
-18.3%

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