BP (BP) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

BP (BP) ended the recent trading session at $34.36, demonstrating a -4.87% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.62% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.99%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.65%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil and gas company had gained 0.95% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.26% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of BP in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.57, indicating a 29.55% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $60.43 billion, reflecting a 25.66% rise from the equivalent quarter last year. For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $2.91 per share and a revenue of $205.23 billion, signifying shifts of -10.74% and 0%, respectively, from the last year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for BP. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.41% decrease. As of now, BP holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In terms of valuation, BP is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.68. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 10.27. Meanwhile, BP's PEG ratio is currently 1.96. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.96 as trading concluded yesterday. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 195, this industry ranks in the bottom 21% of all industries, numbering over 250. 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. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com. Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>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