BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)
BP plc (LSE: BP., NYSE: BP) is closing out 2025 with a dense mix of catalysts: a deepwater Gulf of Mexico production start-up arriving earlier than planned, aggressive participation in the first U.S. offshore lease sale under the Trump administration, ongoing share repurchases under a $750 million buyback program, and renewed debate over how resilient BP’s cash returns look in a “lower-for-longer” oil-price scenario. Investing.com+3TradingView+3Reuters+3 Below is a December 12, 2025 roundup of the most material news, forecasts, and analyst takes shaping BP stock right now—plus what investors are watching into early 2026. Investing.com BP stock price today (Dec. 12,