BP (BP) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

In the latest close session, BP (BP) was down 1.74% at $33.86. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.06% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.39%. The stock of oil and gas company has risen by 0% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.54% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of BP in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on November 4, 2025. On that day, BP is projected to report earnings of $0.7 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 15.66%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $63.03 billion, up 30.42% from the year-ago period. BP's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.69 per share and revenue of $221.15 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -17.48% and +13.63%, respectively. Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for BP. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 2.24% upward. BP is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Digging into valuation, BP currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.83. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 10.65 for its industry. Investors should also note that BP has a PEG ratio of 2.04 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.97 based on yesterday's closing prices. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, finds itself in the top 36% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. Free Report: Profiting from the 2nd Wave of AI ExplosionThe next phase of the AI explosion is poised to create significant wealth for investors, especially those who get in early. It will add literally trillion of dollars to the economy and revolutionize nearly every part of our lives.Investors who bought shares like Nvidia at the right time have had a shot at huge gains.But the rocket ride in the "first wave" of AI stocks may soon come to an end. The sharp upward trajectory of these stocks will begin to level off, leaving exponential growth to a new wave of cutting-edge companies.Zacks' AI Boom 2.0: The Second Wave report reveals 4 under-the-radar companies that may soon be shining stars of AI’s next leap forward.Access AI Boom 2.0 now, absolutely free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BP p.l.c. (BP): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks