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BP p.l.c. is a global integrated oil and gas company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates across the entire energy value chain, from exploration and production to refining, distribution, and marketing. BP also has a growing low-carbon energy business, including renewables, hydrogen, and electric vehicle charging. The company's operations span over 60 countries, with a significant presence in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
BP generates revenue primarily through the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Its business is organized into segments: Upstream (oil and gas production), Downstream (refining and marketing), and Gas & Low Carbon Energy. The company also earns income from trading and shipping. In the latest fiscal year, BP reported total revenue of approximately $195 billion, with the Upstream segment contributing the largest share of profits.
BP operates in the highly competitive Oil & Gas Integrated industry, competing with other supermajors like ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and TotalEnergies. The sector is characterized by high capital intensity, cyclical commodity prices, and increasing regulatory pressure to transition to cleaner energy. BP has positioned itself as a leader in the energy transition, with ambitious targets to reduce oil and gas output and grow its renewables portfolio, though it still derives the majority of its earnings from fossil fuels.
BP's customers include governments, industrial users, airlines, and individual consumers. Its key geographic markets are the United States (its largest market), the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe. The company also has significant operations in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and Oman. BP's retail network serves millions of customers daily through its service stations and convenience stores, while its trading arm supplies wholesale customers globally.
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BP's stock rose 2.0% to 41.90 USD, supported by a broader energy sector uptick. The most notable development was ConocoPhillips' agreement to acquire a 42% stake in BP's Iraq Kirkuk oil venture, signaling BP's strategic shift to monetize assets and reduce exposure. This deal could unlock value for BP and improve its financial flexibility. The positive sector momentum and the Iraq deal likely contributed to the stock's gain.
Latest saved period: March 2026 · 2026-03-31
Cash dividends by ex-date, not an investment recommendation.
| Ex-date | Amount | Payment date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.50 | Mar 27, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.50 | Dec 19, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.49 | Sep 19, 2025 | Quarterly |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.48 | Jun 27, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.48 | Mar 28, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.48 | Dec 20, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.48 | Sep 20, 2024 | Quarterly |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.43 | Jun 28, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.44 | Mar 28, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.44 | Dec 19, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.44 | Sep 22, 2023 | Quarterly |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.40 | Jun 23, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.40 | Mar 31, 2023 | Quarterly |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.36 | Dec 16, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.36 | Sep 23, 2022 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.33 | Jun 24, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.33 | Mar 25, 2022 | Quarterly |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.33 | Dec 17, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.33 | Sep 24, 2021 | Quarterly |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.32 | Jun 18, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.32 | Mar 26, 2021 | Quarterly |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.32 | Dec 18, 2020 | Quarterly |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.32 | Sep 25, 2020 | Quarterly |
| May 8, 2020 | $0.63 | Jun 19, 2020 | Quarterly |
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