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BP p.l.c. (BP) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for BP p.l.c. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 13 unique analysts
(16 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence1.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$38.83
17.59% Downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest BP Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Kim Fustier
HSBC
HoldUpgrades
$35.10 $45.30
Manika Premsingh
The Motley Fool
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Ryan Todd
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$44.00 $47.00
Sergey Pigarev
Freedom Broker
Strong SellDowngrades
$37.00 $37.00
Lucas Herrmann
Exane BNP Paribas
HoldUpgrades
$38.50
Paul Cheng
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$43.00 $41.00
James West
Melius Research
SellUpgrades
$31.00
Ryan Todd
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$43.00 $44.00
Stephen Richardson
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$38.00
Mark Wilson
Jefferies
HoldMaintains
-
Sam Margolin
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$39.00
Christopher Kuplent
BofA Securities
SellReiterates
$30.00
Henry Tarr
Berenberg Bank
BuyMaintains
$41.50
Ryan Todd
Piper Sandler
HoldMaintains
$44.00 $43.00
Stephen Richardson
Evercore ISI Group
HoldDowngrades
$38.00 $38.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for BP?

The analyst consensus rating for BP is "Hold" based on 13 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for BP?

The average 12-month price target for BP is $38.83, representing a downside of 17.6% from the current price of $47.12.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.