Recent Stock Decline: Social media has been abuzz with chatter about BP p.l.c.'s recent stock drop of nearly 5% in a single trading session. Many users are linking this decline to geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, expressing concern over the impact on BP’s operations. Discussions highlight uncertainty about a quick recovery, with some pointing to broader market trends as an additional pressure.
CEO Transition Concerns: Another hot topic on social media revolves around the recent downgrade of BP stock by analysts due to worries over a CEO transition. Comments reflect unease about leadership stability, with several users questioning the timing of strategic shifts. This has sparked debates on whether the company can maintain its focus amidst such changes.
Energy Strategy Shift: Finally, there’s notable discussion around BP’s portfolio adjustments and its balancing act between traditional energy and transition strategies. Some users praise the company’s operational resilience and cash flow, while others remain skeptical of its long-term direction. The mix of opinions keeps the conversation lively and dynamic.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
BP p.l.c. Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $BP stock 3 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $BP stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE LISA C. MCCLAIN has traded it 3 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 10/30 and 2 sales worth up to $30,000 on 10/31, 10/30.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
BP p.l.c. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 441 institutional investors add shares of BP p.l.c. stock to their portfolio, and 480 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- NOMURA HOLDINGS INC removed 25,610,364 shares (-94.4%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $882,533,143
- FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC removed 8,980,043 shares (-68.7%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $309,452,281
- POINT72 ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. added 4,732,804 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $163,092,425
- ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC added 4,188,515 shares (+17980.3%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $144,336,226
- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA added 3,778,699 shares (+111.1%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $130,213,967
- CITIGROUP INC removed 3,442,350 shares (-96.6%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $118,623,381
- CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS removed 3,375,065 shares (-98.6%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $116,304,739
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
BP p.l.c. Government Contracts
We have seen $26,579,573 of award payments to $BP over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- 8511188754!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $25,071,576
- 4567304753!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION, JA1: $80,446
- 4567424689!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION, JA1: $80,432
- 4567380899!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION, JA1: $72,339
- 4567365011!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION, JA1: $72,076
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
BP p.l.c. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $BP in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 10/17/2025
- Scotiabank issued a "Sector Outperform" rating on 10/09/2025
- Exane BNP Paribas issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/15/2025
- Melius Research issued a "Buy" rating on 08/20/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for BP p.l.c., check out Quiver Quantitative's $BP forecast page.
BP p.l.c. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $BP recently. We have seen 6 analysts offer price targets for $BP in the last 6 months, with a median target of $41.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Stephen Richardson from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $38.0 on 01/06/2026
- Ryan Todd from Piper Sandler set a target price of $44.0 on 11/10/2025
- Sam Margolin from Wells Fargo set a target price of $39.0 on 11/05/2025
- Justin Jenkins from Raymond James set a target price of $38.0 on 10/17/2025
- Paul Cheng from Scotiabank set a target price of $43.0 on 10/09/2025
- James West from Melius Research set a target price of $66.0 on 08/20/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
