BP's recent 50.4% revenue surge and gross margin recovery to 27.6% in 2026Q2 suggest a cyclical rebound from depressed 2024 levels, yet the underlying earnings quality remains poor with net income swinging from a $3.4B loss to a $3.9B profit in two quarters. T...
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Revenue growth accelerated sharply to 50.4% in 2026Q2, but the net margin remains volatile at 5.6% after swinging from -7.2% in 2025Q4, indicating earnings are heavily influenced by non-operational items.
BP offers a 5.6% dividend yield, providing attractive income for investors.
There is potential for 25% capital appreciation, making BP an attractive growth investment.
BP's diversified operations across oil, gas, and energy products provide resilience and multiple revenue streams.
Trailing total returns as of 10/3/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 4, 2026 | $2.22+12.1% vs $1.98 | $69.1B+11.0% vs $62.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $1.24+36.3% vs $0.91 | $52.3B+7.7% vs $48.5B |
Q1 2026 Feb 10, 2026 | $0.60+5.3% vs $0.57 | $47.4B+10.5% vs $42.9B |
Q4 2025 Nov 4, 2025 | $0.85+18.1% vs $0.72 | $48.4B+8.9% vs $44.4B |
Four oil giants all pay dividends, but when crude prices drop, their balance sheets tell very different stories about which payouts survive and which ones get cut to the bone.
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LCUT, CVE, BP, DLTR and PAGP stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlook.
Benchmark BP against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for BP p.l.c. (BP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.79 | $116.96B | 2195.59 | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 4.27% | |
| $164.01 | $679.82B | 24.48 | -4.52% | 9.07% | 12.34% | — | |
| $206.77 | $411.8B | 31.19 | -4.64% | 9.87% | 10.66% | — | |
| $96.23 | $268.3B | 16.04 | -6.13% | 8.76% | 14.64% | — | |
| $84.40 | $187.96B | 14.60 | -6.78% | 9.07% | 14.5% | — | |
| $54.73 | $79.29B | 31.18 | -7.48% | 6.42% | 10.08% | — |
BP p.l.c. (BP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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BP p.l.c. (BP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
BP p.l.c. (BP) reported $218.17B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 388% increase from $44.73B in 1996.
BP p.l.c. (BP) grew revenue by 0.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, BP p.l.c. (BP) is profitable, generating $5.49B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.0% net margin).
Yes, BP p.l.c. (BP) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.27%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
BP p.l.c. (BP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
BP p.l.c. (BP) generated $16.15B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
