BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has been handed a “second chance” to repair its balance sheet as elevated commodity prices open a fresh window for debt reduction, that's according to RBC Capital Markets, which has now upgraded the oil supermajor to outperform.
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The world's biggest oil companies delivered a turbulent set of first‑quarter earnings, underscoring how the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have distorted both profits and physical flows. While Shell and BP beat expectations on the back of strong trading and higher prices, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported headline profit declines, blaming “paper losses” from hedging mismatches.
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Citi believes BP PLC (LSE:BP.) could be entering a decisive summer of deal-making, with potential asset sales worth around US$15 billion giving the oil major fresh momentum before a likely autumn Capital Markets Day.
XOM to report Q1 2026 on May 1; EPS seen at $1.07 on $81.5B sales as filings flag upstream lift from higher liquids and gas prices.
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BP delivered steady operations in Q1 and remains committed to growing production and cleaning up the balance sheet. BP's upstream and downstream segments are set to benefit further in Q2 as lagged contract pricing and working capital releases flow through. The stock remains a Buy, supported by upside risks from elevated oil prices, reserve upgrades, and improved capital returns as debt is reduced.
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