BP p.l.c. operates in the Energy sector, within the Integrated Oil & Gas industry. The company engages in oil and natural gas exploration, production, refining, trading, and fuel marketing, alongside growing investments in lower-carbon energy.
Its operations include:
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Upstream oil and gas exploration and production.
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Refining and fuel distribution.
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Trading and marketing of petroleum products.
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Renewable energy investments, including wind and solar.
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Energy transition initiatives such as hydrogen and carbon capture.
BP operates globally, with significant exposure to the United States through upstream production, refining, and fuel retail operations.
Performance is influenced by crude oil and natural gas prices, refining margins, capital allocation discipline, geopolitical conditions, environmental regulations, and the pace of energy transition policies.
BP p.l.c. shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BP.
History and Development
Founded in 1909 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, BP expanded throughout the twentieth century, developing major upstream and refining assets across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
A transformative milestone was its merger with Amoco, strengthening its U.S. presence. The company later faced significant challenges following the Deepwater Horizon incident, which reshaped its financial and operational strategy.
In recent years, BP has increased investment in lower-carbon energy projects while maintaining its core oil and gas operations, positioning itself within the evolving global energy landscape.
Additional Information
The Company BP PLC (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 119.87 Billions, having an equity of $ 74.00 Billions.
With a total of 68.100 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Energy and categorized in industry of Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 189.34 Billions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ 55.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 2,179.53, a P/BV ratio of 1.62 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of BP was at 4.22%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker BP.