NYSE:BP

BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

BP will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the lubricants business at $10.1 billion. The deal will net BP about $6 billion and leave it with a 35% stake in a new joint venture. CPP Investments will support the transaction with up to $1.05 billion. Closing is expected by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

25 December 2025

Energy·Mergers & Acquisitions·NSE:CASTROLIND·NYSE:BP·Oil & Gas

BP Stock Jumps on $6 Billion Castrol Stake Sale: What It Means for BP Shares, Debt, Dividends, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 24, 2025)

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak for a deal valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion, expecting about $6 billion in net proceeds. BP will keep a 35% stake, with an option to sell after two years. BP shares rose over 1% after the news before fluctuating in thin holiday trading. The deal is expected to close by late 2026, pending regulatory approval.

24 December 2025

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EU Stock Markets Today (24 December 2025): STOXX 600 Flat on Christmas Eve as BP Castrol Deal, Sanofi’s Dynavax Move and Record Metals Set the Tone

The STOXX 600 index was flat at 588.93 by 08:09 GMT on December 24, 2025, as EU stock markets saw sharply reduced liquidity with Germany and Italy closed and other exchanges running shortened sessions for Christmas Eve. Energy shares rose on firmer oil, while miners tracked gains in precious metals. Trading volumes were thin across the continent.

24 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock on Dec. 23, 2025: Share Price, New CEO Meg O’Neill, Castrol Sale Talks, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Outlook

BP named Meg O’Neill as CEO after Murray Auchincloss stepped down Dec. 18, with Carol Howle as interim chief. BP shares traded at 424p in London and $34.14 in New York as of Dec. 23. Investors are watching for signs the leadership change will bring steadier returns, amid ongoing divestments and renewed takeover speculation.

23 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock Outlook (Dec. 22, 2025): New CEO Meg O’Neill, Buybacks, and 2026 Oil Price Forecasts Put BP Shares in Focus

BP confirmed Meg O’Neill will become CEO on April 1, 2026, following Murray Auchincloss’s abrupt exit. Shares traded at 424.5p in London and $33.94 in New York as of December 22. The board is pushing for tighter cost controls and asset sales amid persistent takeover speculation. BP is running active share buybacks while oil prices remain range-bound.

22 December 2025

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Woodside Energy Group Ltd Stock (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS): Today’s News, Louisiana LNG Update, CEO Succession, and Analyst Forecasts (22 Dec 2025)

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$23.07 on 22 Dec 2025, up 1.18%, after CEO Meg O’Neill resigned to join BP, triggering volatility earlier in the week. The company named Liz Westcott as acting CEO. U.S. regulators granted Woodside’s Louisiana LNG project an extra 44 months to begin exports. Investors are also watching a new Australian gas market policy proposal.

22 December 2025

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BP plc Stock News and Forecasts (Dec. 21, 2025): Meg O’Neill Named CEO, Buyback Questions, and Analyst Targets for BP.L and NYSE:BP

BP named Meg O’Neill, current Woodside Energy CEO, as its next chief executive effective April 1, 2026, marking the company’s first external CEO hire in over a century. BP shares closed at 424.85p in London and $33.94 in New York on Dec. 19. Markets remain focused on O’Neill’s potential strategy changes and renewed takeover speculation. Carol Howle will serve as interim CEO until O’Neill takes over.

21 December 2025

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BP Stock (NYSE: BP) in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025: CEO Shake-Up, Dividend Day, Buybacks—and What Analysts Forecast Next

BP named Meg O’Neill as its next CEO after Murray Auchincloss’s exit, marking its first external chief in over a century. Shares closed at 420p in London and $33.31 in New York on Dec. 19 as investors weighed the leadership shakeup, a dividend payment, and ongoing activist pressure from Elliott Investment Management, now holding just over 5% of BP.

19 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): CEO Shake‑Up, Meg O’Neill Named Successor, and Why BP Shares Are Back in Play

BP said Thursday CEO Murray Auchincloss is stepping down effective immediately, with Carol Howle named interim CEO and Woodside Energy chief Meg O’Neill set to take over in April 2026. Shares traded in the mid-420s pence in London after the news. O’Neill will be BP’s first external and first female CEO. The board cited a need to accelerate change as activist pressure mounts.

18 December 2025

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BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP named Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill as its next chief executive, effective April 1, 2026. Murray Auchincloss will step down this week, with Carol Howle serving as interim CEO. Auchincloss will remain as an adviser through December 2026. The move follows investor pressure for leadership and strategy changes at BP.

18 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock News Today (December 17, 2025): Oil Volatility, Buybacks, Dividend Ahead, and the Lightsource bp Solar Deal

BP shares fell sharply in London, closing near £4.23 after a broad energy sector sell-off. The NYSE-listed ADR traded around $33.76, reflecting similar pressure from volatile oil prices. Oil rebounded over 1% early Wednesday after the U.S. announced a blockade on Venezuelan tankers, but supply concerns persist. BP continues buybacks and prepares its next dividend amid market swings.

17 December 2025

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Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Oil prices fell over 4% last week, with Brent settling near $61 and WTI at $57.60, as traders weighed oversupply fears and peace talk signals. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies all closed lower Friday. The EIA expects global inventories to rise through 2026 and Brent to average $55 per barrel that year. Investors remain split between supply concerns and company-specific catalysts.

14 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock News & Forecast: Castrol Sale Talk, Buybacks, and Oil Price Headwinds — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

BP shares fell about 2.5% this week, closing at 439p in London as oil prices dropped and concerns grew over a potential 2026 supply surplus. The company announced first oil from the Atlantis Drill Center 1 in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to add 15,000 boe/d. BP also continued buybacks and held talks to sell its Castrol unit. Markets remain focused on crude prices and BP’s portfolio moves.

14 December 2025

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BP PLC Stock News, Forecasts & Outlook (Dec. 13, 2025): Castrol Sale Talk, Gulf Projects, and the Buyback Debate

BP brought new Gulf of America production online two months ahead of schedule, adding about 15,000 boe/d at peak. The company was the top bidder in the latest U.S. Gulf lease sale, spending nearly $62 million. BP is also in advanced talks to sell its Castrol unit for over $8 billion. Shares traded at $35.26 on Dec. 13, 2025.

13 December 2025

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BP Stock Forecast 2026: Latest News, Dividend, Buyback Updates and Analyst Targets (December 12, 2025)

BP shares traded near 441p in London and $35.53 in New York on December 12. The company began production early at the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the Gulf of Mexico, adding about 15,000 boe/d at peak. BP continues a $750 million share buyback as analysts question the sustainability of returns if oil prices stay low. The Castrol divestment process remains in focus.

12 December 2025

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BP share price today (11 December 2025): Gulf of Mexico milestone, fat dividend and mixed forecasts shape outlook

BP shares closed up 0.24% at 444.35p in London after the company started production at its Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the Gulf of Mexico, its seventh major project this year. BP ADRs traded near $35.88 in New York, up about 0.9% intraday and 21% higher year-to-date. Wall Street maintains a consensus “Hold” on BP, with a 12-month ADR target of $43.14.

11 December 2025

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BP’s ‘Year of Progress’ in 2025: New Dividend, Wind Sale, Hydrogen Bets – and a Bitter Row Over Forecourt Staff Pay

BP confirmed a Q3 cash dividend of 6.2394 pence per share, payable December 19, and reported strong upstream performance with 12 new oil and gas discoveries in 2025. The company faced criticism in the UK after scrapping paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for petrol station staff. BP also completed the sale of its US onshore wind business to LS Power.

10 December 2025

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BP Stock Today: Bank of America Downgrade, $750m Buyback and Hydrogen U‑Turn — December 7, 2025 Update

BP’s New York shares closed at $35.83 on December 5, down 3.8% for the day but up year-on-year, while London shares traded at 452.85p, up 18% over 12 months. Bank of America downgraded BP to “underperform” on December 6, citing weaker oil price forecasts and concerns over asset sales. BP continues a $750 million buyback and maintains a 5.4% dividend yield.

7 December 2025

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BP Stock (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.): Buybacks, Hydrogen Retreat and 2026 Outlook as of 6 December 2025

BP shares are trading near multi-year highs after third-quarter earnings beat forecasts, with $2.21 billion in profit and $49.2 billion in revenue. The company announced a $750 million buyback and raised its dividend, despite pulling back from hydrogen projects and facing criticism over labor and climate issues. BP ADRs recently traded at $35.8, up about 20% this year. London shares closed at 453p, up high-teens percent in 2025.

6 December 2025

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BP Stock Outlook on December 5, 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talks and a Hydrogen Retreat Rewire the BP p.l.c. Story

BP shares are trading near 52-week highs, with London-listed stock up 18% year-to-date at 465p as of December 4. The company is in advanced talks to sell its Castrol lubricants unit for over $8 billion and has scaled back some hydrogen projects. BP has completed a $750 million buyback and launched another of similar size, repurchasing about 1.5 million shares daily in late November and early December.

5 December 2025