NYSE:BP

BP PLC (BP)

42.67
-1.05 (2.40%)
as of Jun 9, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

BP PLC has recently experienced a significant upward movement in its stock price, which leads some analysts to suggest that it may be a prudent decision to sell and secure profits at this juncture. Critics express skepticism toward the company's strategy, particularly its heavy investments in alternative energies; they argue that BP should have concentrated on its core competencies in oil and gas instead. This commentary reflects a broader concern about the company's direction and the efficacy of its past spending. Some experts believe that there are better investment opportunities available in the energy sector, such as Canadian Natural Resources Limited, which is recommended as a preferable alternative. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a clear split between those who view the recent price surge as an opportunity to capitalize on gains and others who advocate for a strategic shift back to traditional energy operations.

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Sell
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Valuation
Overvalued
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DON'T BUY
Equity market overreacted and the stock sold off more than would be justified by the potential economic loss. Difficult to assess the political risk in the US.
DON'T BUY
This is a tricky one. They generate a lot of cash so expect they can manage even with the fund they have put aside for the Gulf disaster. The bigger question is what are they eventually going to have to pay out. Not a prudent investment. Too early.
DON'T BUY
On the basis of earnings it is trading a little bit cheaper than the rest of the group. All oil stocks have gotten cheap lately. Wouldn't own this one.
WAIT
If containment cap holds and seabed is ok, not seeping, then it is a screaming buy. Wait until things have been contained.
DON'T BUY
The culpability of any financial and environmental responsibility will rest with them. This is a huge unknown.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute) You have to be gutsy. Too expensive for him. High risk.
WATCH
Stock will move based on a lot of the news around it. Did the right thing by not paying their dividends. Think they will pay out less on the Gulf spill than people expect and will take them a longer time than people expect. Once the bashing by the US government stops, the stock will probably base here and probably go up.
COMMENT
Bonds. Doesn't follow this one closely but with common share dividends being suspended for 3 quarters, this gives more protection to the bonds. Believes they have held their credit rating so far. If you want some risk in your portfolio, this is probably a solid player that will come back.
DON'T BUY
A really challenging stock. Cash flow generation and earnings ex the Gulf is great and is more than enough right now is more than enough to cover expected expenses of the spill. However, headline risks continue to accelerate. Would be extremely cautious.
COMMENT
Not an investor's stock, a traders stock. A smart idea would be to buy some options on it.
COMMENT
130% of implied volatility indicating they could go bankrupt. January $30 Calls were trading at $6.85 and Puts at $6.60, a 7 month option, which adds up to $13.45. So trading range between now and January is somewhere between $43 on the upside and $17 on the downside. This range is the risk. Will they be available to afford the cleanup? If you think they will survive, look at Covered Calls. A July Call now is about $4 giving you downside protection to $26.67. Alternatively you could buy a Straddle
DON'T BUY
Fell 15% yesterday and bounced 12 today. BP has been destroyed. It’s at about 4.5 times earnings and assumes a dividend cut. BP is responsible for 1 in 8 dollars of dividends handed out in the UK. Hearing they could declare bankruptcy in the next month but he thinks it is unlikely. It’s just a day trader’s paradise. Could rebound 10-20% when they complete the relief wells.
SELL
May 27th there was a 7% rally. It does not look like a good chart. It doesn’t look like there is a bottom. Don’t try to get in at the bottom. When it opens significantly lower than the previous day's close, that is very negative.
DON'T BUY
Gulf disaster wont be the nail in the coffin. 1/7th of dividends in FTSE-100 was from BP. He likes to see stability before he buys in. Doesn’t think company will die. If it got below $25 he would be interested.
STRONG BUY
Huge environmental disaster and total liabilities could stretch into the billions but this is where it creates opportunity.
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