BP p.l.c.
Produces and trades oil and gas globally while developing low-carbon energy through renewables, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel.
As of Oct 13, 2026
Summary
BP p.l.c. is an integrated energy company operating across oil and gas exploration, production, refining and marketing. The stock is showing a bullish technical lean with a one-month return of 6.8% and a notably stronger one-year return of 46.6%, reflecting significant upward momentum over the longer term. The company carries a market capitalisation of £90.6 billion.
Price history
As of Oct 13, 2026
Performance
+3.74%
+8.75%
+6.79%
+20.16%
+40.99%
+46.58%
As of Oct 13, 2026
Technical indicators
- 72.3Bearish
- 3.97Bullish
- 50: 548.32 · 200: 520.91Bullish
- 538.40p / —
Technical Bias
Bullish lean
BP's technical picture reads bullish overall, with the stock trading well above both its 50-day average (548.32p) and 200-day average (520.91p), whilst MACD momentum is positive at 3.97. However, RSI at 72.3 suggests the price may be overextended in the near term. This is a derived technical read, not a recommendation.
A transparent read of the indicators below — not a prediction or recommendation.
As of Oct 13, 2026
Fundamentals
- £90.6B
- 23.45
- 0.25p
- 2.55%
- +48.2%
- £11.3B
- -0.2
- 399.15p – 609.26p
- 4.27%
- Aug 13, 2026
- —
As of Oct 14, 2026
Latest news
As of Oct 14, 2026
MonkeyTrade's Take on BP p.l.c.
Short-term outlook
BP's short-term setup leans bullish, with price holding above both the 50-day (548.32p) and 200-day (520.91p) averages and MACD confirming the upward push behind the +6.8% monthly gain. That said, RSI at 72.3 signals overbought conditions, so the move looks stretched rather than fresh. The 538.40p support level is the one to watch: holding above it keeps the bullish bias intact, while a break would suggest the rally is losing steam.
Medium-term outlook
BP's numbers paint a mixed-but-constructive medium-term picture: revenue surging 48.2% year-on-year points to strong top-line momentum, and a 4.3% dividend yield gives holders a solid income cushion while they wait, even as a slim 2.5% profit margin and a 23.45 P/E suggest the market is already pricing in a fair bit of optimism. With the technical lean also bullish, the balance tips toward continuation over the next few quarters. A clear swing higher in profit margin would be the key confirmation to watch.
Key risks
- A profit margin of just 2.5% leaves little cushion if costs rise or oil prices soften, despite the strong 48.2% revenue growth.
- The stock is trading at the top of its 52-week range at 610.00p, above its high of 609.26p, which can leave less room for further upside without fresh catalysts.
- BP's reported moves on debt cuts and potential divestments, such as the Brazilian biofuels sale, point to a balance sheet still under scrutiny and strategic shifts that carry execution risk.
- A negative beta of -0.2 suggests the stock has recently moved somewhat against broader market trends, which can make its behaviour less predictable during periods of market stress.
About BP p.l.c.
BP p.l.c. is one of the world's major integrated oil and gas companies, operating across the energy value chain from exploration and production through to refining, trading and retail fuel stations. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, BP sits within the Energy sector under the Oil & Gas Integrated industry, reflecting its broad footprint spanning traditional hydrocarbons alongside its lower-carbon and renewables activities. With a market capitalisation of £90.6B, it remains one of the larger names on the UK market and a bellwether for the global energy sector.
BP's key figures give a sense of how the market currently views the business. A price-to-earnings ratio of 23.45 shows how its share price compares with recent earnings, while a dividend yield of +4.3% points to the income it returns to shareholders relative to its share price.
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