- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta -0.22)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Green day on Wednesday for BP stock after gaining 0.645%
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The BP stock price gained 0.645% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026), rising from $43.40 to $43.68. It has now gained 4 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.10% from a day low at $43.63 to a day high of $44.11. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.33% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -3 million shares and in total, 5 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $196.85 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 2.50% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $42.71 and $49.45 at the end of this 3-month period.
BP Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.03%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The BP stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $44.90. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $42.54. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for BP stock
BP finds support from accumulated volume at $43.57 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.480 between high and low, or 1.10%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.89%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $41.95 (-3.95%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 4 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (BP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect BP plc to open at $43.81, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $43.13 and $44.23, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.09 (+/-2.54%) up or down from last closing price. If BP plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.54% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $43.57 (0.25%) than the resistance at $46.17 (5.70%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is BP plc stock A Buy?
BP holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.375
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $43.81 ( 0.290%).
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BP Performance
Trading levels for BP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 44.29 | 1.39% |
| R2 | 44.10 | 0.97% |
| R1 | 43.99 | 0.710% |
| Price | 43.68 | |
| S1 | 43.62 | -0.130% |
| S2 | 43.51 | -0.389% |
| S3 | 43.33 | -0.81% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 47.12 | 7.88% |
| R2 | 47.00 | 7.60% |
| R1 | 46.17 | 5.70% |
| Price | 43.68 | |
| S1 | 43.57 | -0.252% |
| S2 | 42.65 | -2.36% |
| S3 | 40.44 | -7.42% |
BP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.494 | 1.06% |
| 2 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.494 | 1.28% |
| 3 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.494 | 1.39% |
| 4 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.494 | 1.46% |
| 5 | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.475 | 1.63% |
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