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BP (BP) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
ZACKS· 2025-04-11 23:05
In the latest market close, BP (BP) reached $26.59, with a +1.37% movement compared to the previous day. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.81%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.06%.The oil and gas company's shares have seen a decrease of 18.97% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 10.8% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.14%.The upcoming earnings release of BP will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EP ...
BP Kicks Off Cypre Gas Production in the Caribbean, Off Trinidad
ZACKS· 2025-04-04 18:45
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major’s Trinidad and Tobago unit (“BPTT”) has officially commenced production from its Cypre gas development offshore Trinidad, marking a milestone in the energy giant’s upstream growth strategy. The subsea project, located 78 kilometers off the southeast coast of Trinidad, is expected to deliver around 45,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) at peak production.Cypre Supports BP’s Global Upstream AmbitionsCypre is the second of BP’s 10 major upstream projects, expec ...
BP Secures Israeli Offshore Gas Licenses With SOCAR, NewMed
ZACKS· 2025-04-02 12:51
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, has secured a foothold in Israel’s offshore gas exploration sector through a newly granted set of licenses, marking a strategic move alongside Azerbaijan’s SOCAR and NewMed Energy. This joint venture, approved by Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, will explore six blocks within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (“EEZ”), strengthening Israel’s energy security and boosting its export potential.In a competitive bidding round, BP, SOCAR, and NewMed Energ ...
BP: When The Facts Change (Rating Upgrade)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-03-31 16:58
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BP Approves Ginger Gas Project Offshore Trinidad & Tobago
ZACKS· 2025-03-31 15:01
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, has approved the development of the Ginger natural gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago. This is one of the 10 major upstream projects that the company aims to bring online by 2027. The decision aligns with BP's recent strategy reset, which involves increasing investment in oil and gas while scaling back spending on renewables. BP Expands Upstream Investment Amid Strategy Shift Last month, BP announced that it would increase its upstream oil and gas investments t ...
BP to Offload 260+ Austrian Retail Sites, EV Assets by Q3
ZACKS· 2025-03-28 14:41
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, announced plans on Thursday to divest its mobility and convenience business in Austria, marking a strategic shift under CEO Murray Auchincloss' reset strategy. The move is part of the company's broader efforts to streamline operations and focus on core assets.BP to Exit Austrian Retail and EV Charging BusinessThe divestment will include more than 260 retail sites across Austria, along with BP’s Austrian fleet business, electric-vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, a ...
BP Gets Final Approval for Iraq's Kirkuk Oil Redevelopment
ZACKS· 2025-03-27 17:40
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, has secured final approval from the Iraqi government to proceed with the redevelopment of the Kirkuk oil fields, aiming to produce more than 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent. This agreement marks a significant advancement for Iraq's energy sector, which has faced challenges due to years of conflict and infrastructural issues. The project also aligns with BP's strategic focus on enhancing its oil and gas portfolio.The contract involves collaboration between BP, Ira ...
BP's Strategy Under Scrutiny as Elliott Pushes for Further Changes
ZACKS· 2025-03-26 12:05
BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, is facing mounting pressure from activist investor Elliott Management, which has been meeting major shareholders to advocate deeper reforms, including cost cuts and potential leadership changes. The push came despite BP’s recent shift to hydrocarbons, following a strategy revamp last month.BP Faces Investor Scrutiny Over PerformanceBP has lagged rivals Shell and ExxonMobil over the past five years, a trend that many investors attribute to the company’s 2020 decision ...
BP (BP) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
ZACKS· 2025-03-24 23:05
Company Performance - BP closed at $34.11, reflecting a -1.27% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.77% [1] - Over the past month, BP shares increased by 1.95%, while the Oils-Energy sector gained 0.43% and the S&P 500 decreased by 5.73% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for BP is projected at $0.64, indicating a 34.02% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $57.08 billion, representing a 14.25% increase from the year-ago quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.21 per share and revenue at $241.39 billion, reflecting changes of -1.53% and +24.02% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for BP are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks BP at 3 (Hold), with a recent EPS estimate decrease of 9.11% [6] - BP's Forward P/E ratio stands at 10.78, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 7.99 [6] - The PEG ratio for BP is 1.22, slightly above the industry average of 1.19 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry, to which BP belongs, ranks in the bottom 39% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8]