BP p.l.c. provides carbon products and services. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, and integrated gas and power; trading of gas; operation of onshore and offshore wind power, as well as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage facilities; trading and marketing of renewable and non-renewable power; and production of crude oil. In addition, the company involved in convenience and retail fuel, EV charging, Castrol lubricant, aviation, B2B, and midstream businesses; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy business. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Компания BP демонстрирует смешанную фундаментальную картину. С одной стороны, мультипликатор P/E значительно выше медианы отрасли, что может указывать на переоцененность акций. С другой стороны, прогнозы по EPS и фактические показатели прибыли остаются на высоком уровне, что позитивно. Уровень долговой нагрузки (debt-to-equity) превышает средние значения по отрасли, что создает дополнительные риски. Дивидендная доходность на уровне 1.31 также является положительным фактором, но снижается по сравнению с предыдущими периодами. Операционные маржи и чистая прибыль остаются ниже медианных значений, что указывает на проблемы с эффективностью. В то же время, выручка и EBITDA показывают устойчивый рост, что поддерживает положительный взгляд на финансовое состояние компании. Таким образом, BP сталкивается с вызовами, которые могут повлиять на дальнейший рост и стабильность акций, что требует осторожности со стороны инвесторов при принятии решений.

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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, April 29th:
Greenland Technologies GTEC: This company which is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.4% over the last 60 days.
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation Price and Consensus
Greenland Technologies has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 3.3 compared with 49.3 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)
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Matson MATX: This ocean transportation and logistics company, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% over the last 60 days.
Matson, Inc. Price and Consensus
Matson has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.02 compared with 16.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
Matson, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)
First Financial Corporation Indiana THFF: This multi-bank holding company which provides various financial products and services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.3% over the last 60 days.
First Financial Corporation Indiana Price and Consensus
First Financial Corporation Indiana has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.17 compared with 10.4 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
First Financial Corporation Indiana PE Ratio (TTM)
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Pre-markets are somewhat reversed this morning: after closing yesterday with the Dow closing in the red slightly and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in the green, at this hour the Dow is up but the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and small-cap Russell 2000 are down. Oil prices are up again at this hour, sending futures off their early-morning highs.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed at this hour, likely to remain so, as the latest proposal to open the major shipping channel appears to not find favor with the Trump administration. The war in Iran has already gone on weeks longer than originally anticipated, with no realistic end in sight at this time.
A Wall Street Journal article this morning on OpenAI having missed its quarterly targets is especially hitting the tech-heavy Nasdaq harder, sending the index down -319 points, -1.16%. The S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 are both -0.60% currently, while the blue-chip Dow is up +58 points, +0.12% at this hour.
Case-Shiller Home Prices Slowed in February
Scoring one for lower inflation metrics (albeit in the rearview mirror), the Case-Shiller Home Price Index for February came in at +0.9% on the 20-city composite, down 30 basis points (bps) month over month. Higher mortgage rates for the month put downward pressure on pricing, and real home price returns have now been negative (rising slower than the rate of inflation) for now nine-straight months.
The top-performing cities were once again Chicago (+5.0%) and New York (4.7%), followed by Cleveland (+4.2%). Denver was the weakest market for the month, -2.2%, after several months of Tampa being the weakest market for home price growth. Los Angeles and Washington DC were also lower for the month.
Q1 Earnings at a Glance: BP, GM, KO & More
BP BP shares are up following Q1 results that doubled earnings for the oil supermajor, a direct result of the war in Iran. Earnings of $1.24 per share outpaced the $0.91 in the Zacks consensus, leading to a +36.26% earnings surprise.
General Motors GM had an even better quarter on its bottom line: earnings of $3.70 per share zoomed ahead of the $2.61 consensus by +41.76%. A $500 million tariff refund has bolstered the U.S.’s top automaker, but shares are down -1.23% at this hour ahead of the open.
Coca-Cola KO shares are up +3.45% currently, after outperforming expectations on its bottom line by a solid nickel: 86 cents peer share versus 81 in the Zacks consensus, with the company’s strongest sales growth in nearly two years.
UPS UPS delivered a modest 3-cent earnings beat this morning to $1.07 per share, for a +2.88% earnings surprise. Yet declining volume domestically is weighing on the stock, which is -6% at this hour in pre-market trading.
Spotify SPOT surpassed earnings estimates this morning — $4.04 per share versus $3.72 anticipated — but shares are falling -11% ahead of the opening bell after missing full-year guidance, deepening from its -14% selloff year to date.
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Pre-Markets Down on Oil Prices, Q1 Earnings Results

Valero Energy Corporation VLO is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, before the opening bell.
In the last reported quarter, VLO’s adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.22 due to an increase in refining margins, higher ethanol production volumes and lower total cost of sales. The positives were partially offset by a decline in renewable diesel margins.
The leading refiner beat earnings estimates in the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 45.4%. This is depicted in the graph below.
Valero Energy Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
VLO’s Estimate Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings per share of $2.97 has witnessed one upward revision with no downward revision in the past seven days. The consensus estimate implies an improvement of 233.7% from the year-ago reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $30.88 billion indicates a 2.1% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider for VLO
As a leading downstream energy company, VLO utilizes a robust, versatile refinery network to convert diverse crude feedstocks into high-value products.
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) suggest that despite a sharp price spike in March, the first quarter of 2026 remained favorable for Valero Energy Corporation. According to the EIA, January and February saw relatively low crude prices, with Cushing, OK, WTI Spot Price averaging $60.04 and $64.51 per barrel, respectively, marking significant declines from $75.74 and $71.53 per barrel in the same months of 2025. This may have reduced feedstock costs and supported stronger refining margins for VLO.
Prices surged to $91.38 per barrel in March from $68.24 per barrel in the year-ago month due to Middle East tensions. This is likely to have compressed margins later in the quarter. However, the profitability achieved in the earlier months is expected to have supported VLO’s overall quarterly performance.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for VLO this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
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Shell plc SHEL currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.56% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Shell is set to release first-quarter earnings on May 7, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHEL’s earnings is pegged at $1.78 per share, indicating a 3.3% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY currently has an Earnings ESP of +17.92% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Occidental Petroleum is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 5, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OXY’s earnings is pegged at 62 cents per share, suggesting a 28.7% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
BP plc BP currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.13% and a Zacks Rank #2.
BP is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 28, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 91 cents per share, suggesting a 71.7% improvement from the prior-year reported figure.
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Valero Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

(RTTNews) - British Oil and gas major bp plc (BP, BP.L) reported Tuesday higher replacement cost or RC profit in its first quarter with increased sales. Further, the firm warned on weak upstream production in fiscal 2026.
In the overnight trading, bp shares were gaining around 1.8 percent, trading at $46.80.
In the quarter, RC profit grew to $662 million from last year's $569 million. Underlying RC profit was $3.20 billion, compared to $1.38 billion a year ago.
Underlying RC profit per share increased to 20.67 cents from 8.75 cents last year. Underlying RC profit per ADS was $1.24, up from $0.53 a year earlier.
Profit before taxation surged to $7.37 billion from prior year's $3.13 billion. Profit attributable to bp shareholders was $3.84 billion, significantly higher than $0.69 billion in the same period of 2025. Earnings per ADS were $1.47, up from $0.26 last year.
Total revenues and other income grew to $53.37 billion from last year's $47.88 billion. Sales and other operating revenues were $52.26 billion, up from $46.91 billion in the prior year.
Upstream production was 2,339 mboe/d, up from 2,239 mboe/d last year.
Looking ahead, bp expects second-quarter reported upstream production to be lower sequentially, due to seasonal maintenance predominantly in the Gulf of America and the effects of disruption in the Middle East. The heightened volatility in the oil and gas prices could also impact PSA contracts.
Further, for fiscal 2026, bp now expects reported upstream production to be lower due to effects of disruption in the Middle East, and underlying upstream production to be broadly flat compared with 2025.
The company expects underlying production from oil production & operations to be broadly flat and production from gas & low carbon energy to be lower.
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BP Q1 RC Profit Rises On Sales Growth; Warns On FY26 Upstream Production

Eni S.p.A. E on April 20, 2026 announced a significant gas discovery at the Geliga-1 exploration well in the Kutei Basin, offshore Indonesia. Following the announcement, E shares rose 2.83% to $54.11 per share.
The well, which encountered substantial hydrocarbon resources, is located in the Ganal block, around 70 km off the East Kalimantan coast. The discovery is estimated to contain 5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas and 300 million barrels of condensate.
The Geliga-1 well was drilled to a depth of about 5,100 meters in a water depth of around 2,000 meters. The well hit a substantial gas column in the targeted Miocene interval, which demonstrated strong petrophysical characteristics. A Drill Stem Test is planned to evaluate the reservoir’s productivity.
The discovery highlights the strong resource potential of the Kutei Basin, following the Geng North discovery in 2023 and the Konta-1 discovery in December 2025. This also reinforces Indonesia’s position as an important emerging hub for natural gas and LNG supply.
The discovery aligns with Eni’s broader strategy of focusing on gas as a transition fuel and concentrating on scalable development areas that can accelerate production while lowering costs.
Eni reported multiple recent exploration successes in the same basin, strengthening the commercial viability of the region. The Geliga find is expected to be integrated into existing and planned infrastructure to reduce costs and time, while supporting domestic energy demand and international LNG exports.
The Geliga discovery is situated next to the 2 Tcf Gula field. The combined fields are expected to yield 1 billion standard cubic feet per day of gas and 80,000 barrels per day of condensate. Together, these assets could support a fast-track third hub in the Kutei Basin using the established North Hub concept.
Through its partnership with Petronas, Eni aims to fast-track development and generate additional cash-flow by integrating its technical expertise and resources.
Overall, the discovery is set to unlock significant gas volumes, supporting regional energy security while enhancing Eni’s long-term growth in the global LNG market.
Eni currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the energy sector are Chevron Corporation CVX, Equinor ASA EQNR and BP plc BP. CVX and EQNR each sport a Zacks Rank #1, and BP currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Like Eni, Chevron, Equinor and BP have a strong presence in upstream operations and are enjoying a favorable business environment, as West Texas Intermediate crude prices are trading above $90 per barrel, which is significantly higher than the $60.42 per barrel recorded a year ago, per data from oilprice.com.
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Eni Stock Rises 2.83% Post Unlocking 5Tcf Gas Potential in Kutei Basin

Antero Resources Corporation AR is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 29, after market close.
In the last reported quarter, the leading upstream company’s adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents due to a decline in oil production and higher operating expenses. Higher natural gas production partially offset the negatives.
The upstream player missed earnings estimates in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average negative surprise of 22.9%. This is depicted in the graph below.
Antero Resources Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
AR’s Estimate Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings per share of $1.22 has witnessed one upward revision with no downward revision in the past seven days. The consensus estimate implies an improvement of 56.4% from the year-ago reported figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $1.67 billion indicates a 23.4% improvement from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider for AR
Antero Resources is an upstream energy company focused on producing natural gas and natural gas liquids in the Appalachian Basin. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the Henry Hub natural gas spot price (in dollars per million Btu) for January, February and March of 2026 was $7.72, $3.62 and $4.04, respectively, compared with $4.13, $4.19 and $4.12 recorded a year ago.
While the significant year-over-year natural gas price spike in January has likely bolstered early-quarter performance, subsequent natural gas price declines in February and March are expected to have pressured AR’s earnings, offsetting those initial gains. This is likely to have affected pricing dynamics, potentially hampering Antero Resources’ quarterly performance.
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Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for AR this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
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Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY currently has an Earnings ESP of +19.72% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Occidental Petroleum is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 5, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OXY’s earnings is pegged at 62 cents per share, suggesting a 28.7% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
ConocoPhillips COP presently has an Earnings ESP of +8.05% and a Zacks Rank #1.
ConocoPhillips is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 30, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COP’s earnings is pegged at $1.60 per share, suggesting a 23.4% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
BP plc BP currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.13% and a Zacks Rank #2.
BP is scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on April 28, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 91 cents per share, suggesting a 71.7% improvement from the prior-year reported figure.
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Antero Resources Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Eni SpA E is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 24, after the closing bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.13 per share, implying an improvement of almost 23% from the year-ago reported number. It has witnessed one upward estimate revision in the past seven days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter revenues is currently pegged at $22.7 billion, suggesting a 6% decline from the year-ago figure.
E beat on earnings in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 13.5%. This is depicted in the graph below:
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Q1 Earnings Whispers for E
Our proven model doesn’t predict an earnings beat for E this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is just not the case here.
The leading integrated player has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Factors to Note Ahead of E’s Q1 Results
To have an idea of how oil prices behaved in the March quarter, let's analyze the commodity prices from the data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”). The average Europe Brent spot prices for January, February and March of this year were $66.6, $70.89 and $103.13 per barrel, respectively, per EIA data. The crude pricing environment was quite favorable for exploration and production activities of E, especially in the last month of the quarter. The supporting commodity prices are likely to have aided production volumes.
E’s Price Performance & Valuation
E stock has jumped 87.9% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s 44.1% growth. BP plc BP, another integrated major, has surged 59.9% over the same time frame, while Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM has gained 37.6%.
One-Year Price Chart
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Although E's prices outperformed the industry, the company appears relatively undervalued. The energy player's current trailing 12-month enterprise value/earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EV/EBITDA) ratio is 6.47, reflecting that it is trading at a discount compared with the industry average of 6.64. While BP is valued lower at 3.75x, XOM is valued higher at 9.53x.
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Investment Thesis of E
The price of Brent crude is trading at more than $100 per barrel, per OilPrice.com, thanks to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Also, EIA in its latest short-term energy outlook stated its expectations for the spot average price of Brent crude for this year at $96 per barrel. The highly favorable crude pricing environment will probably aid E, like XOM and BP, to produce at a level that will aid it to meet its 2025-2028 medium-term plan.
Since the integrated energy major generates the lion’s share of its earnings from exploration and production activities, the overall business outlook looks highly promising. The company is not heavily reliant on borrowing, and expects gearing to lie between 10% and 15% this year. Thus, even if the business scenario turns unfavorable, Eni can rely on its strong balance sheet to stay afloat.
Last Word
Given the backdrop, it might not be wise for investors to bet on the undervalued stock right away.
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Eni Stock Looks Undervalued Ahead of Q1 Results: Time to Buy?

BP plc BP is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 28, 2026.
In the last reported quarter, the British energy giant reported earnings of 60 cents per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) on a replacement-cost basis, excluding non-operating items. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents, thanks to an increase in oil-equivalent production volumes and higher realized refining margins.
BP’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average surprise being 12.6%. This is depicted in the graph below:
BP p.l.c. Price and EPS Surprise
BP p.l.c. price-eps-surprise | BP p.l.c. Quote
BP’s Estimate Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings is pegged at 85 cents per ADS, implying an improvement of 60.4% from the year-ago reported number. It has witnessed one upward estimate revision in the past seven days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter revenues is currently pegged at $57.6 billion, indicating a 20.4% rise from the year-ago actuals.
Q1 Earnings Whispers for BP
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for BP this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is the case here.
The integrated energy major has an Earnings ESP of +8.40% and a Zacks Rank #1.
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Factors to Note Ahead of BP’s Q1 Results
To have an idea of how oil prices behaved in the March quarter, let's analyze the commodity prices from the data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”). The average Cushing, OK, WTI spot prices for January, February and March of this year were $60.04, $64.51 and $91.38 per barrel, respectively, per EIA data. The crude pricing environment was quite favorable for exploration and production activities of BP, especially in the last month of the quarter. The supporting commodity prices are likely to have aided production volumes, which the integrated major expects to be flat sequentially.
Other Stocks to Consider
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EOG Resources EOG: It has an Earnings ESP of +3.62% and a Zacks Rank #3. EOG is scheduled to release earnings on May 5. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
EOG’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average being 6.1%. The company has witnessed an upward and two downward movements for the first-quarter 2026 bottom line in the past seven days.
ConocoPhillips COP has an Earnings ESP of +6.80% and a Zacks Rank #1. COP is scheduled to release earnings on April 30.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ConocoPhillips’ first-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $1.61 per share, indicating a decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Valero Energy VLO has an Earnings ESP of +3.48% and a Zacks Rank #1. VLO is scheduled to release earnings on April 30.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Valero Energy’s earnings is pegged at $3.14 per share, implying a 252.8% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
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Important Factors to Watch Ahead of BP's Q1 Earnings Release

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Chicago, IL – April 20, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares BP BP as the Bull of the Day and Sonic Automotive SAH as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on —Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B, MetLife MET and Aflac Inc. AFL.
Here is a synopsis of all three stocks:
All-time highs will make you feel like a genius. Every stock looks like a winner. But here’s the reality of the situation, when the market eventually gets picky again, it’s not going to reward hype. It’s going to reward earnings strength. That’s why we lean on the Zacks Rank to cut through the noise and find stocks with real momentum under the hood. Today’s Bull of the Day has all of the momentum in an energy market that has changed forever since the start of the US-Iran conflict.
Today’s Bull of the Day is Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) BP. BP sits in the Energy sector, and while it might not have the flashy appeal of AI stocks, this is exactly the kind of name that works when markets rotate. Energy has quietly been one of the most resilient areas, especially with oil prices holding firm amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
What’s driving the bullish case here? You guessed it, earnings estimate revisions. Analysts have been steadily raising their expectations for BP over the last couple of months. That kind of upward revision activity is the backbone of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). It tells you that Wall Street is becoming more confident in the company’s ability to generate profits in the current environment.
Over the last sixty days, no fewer than eight analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current year. Seven have done so for next year as well. It’s pushed up our Zacks Consensus Estimates for the current year from $2.66 to $4.59 while next year’s number is up from $3.15 to $3.88.
BP is benefiting from a combination of stable crude prices, disciplined capital spending, and strong cash flow generation. The company has also leaned heavily into shareholder returns, with consistent dividends and buybacks making it attractive for income-focused investors.
But this isn’t just an old-school oil story anymore. BP has been investing aggressively in energy transition initiatives, including renewables and low-carbon technologies. Now, let’s be clear, this is still an oil company at its core. But that diversification gives it a longer runway than some of its peers who are more tied strictly to fossil fuels.
The market has been on a tear lately, and when that happens, it’s easy to forget that not every stock deserves to ride the wave higher. Eventually, reality sets in, and when it does, stocks with weakening earnings trends tend to get exposed first. We help uncover these types of stocks with our Zacks Rank. Stocks that are not in the good graces of our Zacks Rank have the weakest earnings trends.
That brings us to today’s Bear of the Day, Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) Sonic Automotive. Sonic Automotive operates as a major automotive retailer in the U.S., selling both new and used vehicles while also generating revenue from financing, insurance, and service operations. On the surface, it sounds like a solid, diversified business. But dig a little deeper, and the cracks start to show.
The biggest issue here is earnings estimate revisions, and not the kind you want to see. Over the last couple of months, analysts have been trimming their expectations for both the current year and next year. That downward pressure on estimates is exactly what drives weaker Zacks Ranks and signals deteriorating sentiment on Wall Street.
Three analysts have dropped their numbers for the current year while two have done so for next year. The bearish moves have slashed our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $7.05 to $6.54 while next year’s number is down from $7.84 to $7.21.
Why the pessimism? It comes down to the broader environment for auto retailers. Higher interest rates are still biting, making auto loans more expensive and reducing affordability for consumers. That directly impacts vehicle demand, especially on the new car side. At the same time, used car prices have been normalizing, which compresses margins for dealers who were previously benefiting from elevated pricing.
And let’s not ignore the margin story. During the pandemic-era boom, dealerships enjoyed record margins thanks to tight inventory and surging demand. Those days are over. Now we’re seeing margin compression across the industry, and Sonic isn’t immune.
The Automotive – Retail and Whole Sales industry ranks in the Bottom 7% of our Zacks Industry Rank. There are no Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) nor Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stocks in the industry right now. There are a handful of Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stocks including AutoNation AN and Lithia Motors LAD.
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Berkshire Taps Yen Bonds: Does This Signal Confidence in Japan?
Berkshire Hathaway has sold ¥272.3 billion or $1.7 billion worth of yen-denominated bonds per a media report, reflecting a well-structured financing strategy. The 10-year notes offering comprised six tranches, with maturities ranging from three to 30 years, as per the report.
By tapping the Japanese debt market, the company is effectively managing currency risk while taking advantage of the country’s low borrowing costs. This approach enables Berkshire to secure funding at more attractive rates than in the United States and deploy the capital into higher-yielding investment opportunities.
The move likely signals confidence in Japanese assets, building on Berkshire’s existing investments in major Japanese trading houses. Berkshire has been steadily increasing its stakes in Japan’s five companies — Itochu, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo — since initiating investment in July 2019. By the end of 2025, Berkshire’s aggregate investment cost was $15.4 billion, while the market value of its stakes had grown to $35.4 billion.
Per the 2025 annual report of Berkshire Hathaway, the company has borrowed an amount roughly equivalent to the yen invested (cost basis) in Japan, at an average cost of 1.2%, with a weighted-average life of approximately 5.75 years.
Borrowing in yen creates a natural hedge when invested in yen assets, reducing currency risk by aligning assets and liabilities—consistent with Berkshire’s conservative approach. It also signals potential for greater exposure to Japan, where valuations remain attractive and governance is improving. The move further reflects Berkshire’s strong credit quality, allowing access to global funding at favorable rates.
What About Other Insurers?
MetLife, a major U.S. insurer, has built a strong, long-term presence in Japan. MetLife’s most transformative move was acquiring Alico in 2010. It positioned MetLife as a leading force in Japan’s life insurance sector and reinforced its strategic growth ambitions in Asia.
Aflac Inc. established Aflac Ventures Japan in 2019 to invest in cancer care, HealthTech, and InsurTech startups, fostering innovation for Aflac Life Insurance Japan. In 2018, Aflac converted its Japanese branch into a subsidiary. Today, Japan remains a vital revenue driver, underscoring Aflac’s strategic commitment.
BRK.B’s Price Performance
Shares of BRK.B have lost 4.9% year to date, underperforming the industry.
BRK.B’s Expensive Valuation
BRK.B trades at a price-to-book value ratio of 1.42, above the industry average of 1.40. It carries a Value Score of D.
Estimate Movement for BRK.B
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BRK.B’s first-quarter 2026 EPS has witnessed no movement over the last 30 days, while that for the second quarter moved 6.1% south in the same time frame. The consensus estimate for full-year 2026 has moved 2 cents north, while that for 2027 has moved 4 cents south over the last 30 days.
The consensus estimates for BRK.B’s 2026 and 2027 revenues indicate year-over-year increases. While the consensus estimate for BRK.B’s 2025 EPS indicates a decline, the same for 2026 suggests an increase.
BRK.B stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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BP and Sonic have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Key Points
Chevron's partner, Occidental Petroleum, discovered oil at their Bandit prospect in the Gulf.
Chevron also completed an asset swap in Venezuela to enhance its heavy oil position.
These catalysts add to its already robust growth profile.
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) was already on track to have a stellar year well before the war with Iran sent crude prices soaring. The oil giant completed several major growth capital projects last year and closed its needle-moving acquisition of Hess. These growth drivers, along with its cost-savings initiatives, positioned the oil giant to produce an additional $12.5 billion of free cash flow at $70 oil this year. With crude prices now in the $90s, Chevron is on track to produce an even bigger gusher of free cash flow.
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Striking more oil in the Gulf
Chevron is a leader in the Gulf of Mexico (also known as the Gulf of America in the U.S.). It's the largest leaseholder with about 1.7 million net acres. Last year, Chevron and its partners started production from the Anchor, Ballymore, Stampede, and Whale fields in the Gulf. These recently completed projects have the company on track to produce 300,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from the region this year. That growing production is helping fuel the expected surge in its free cash flow.
The oil giant and its partners continue to find more oil in the Gulf. Occidental Petroleum recently announced a discovery at its Bandit prospect in the Gulf. Chevron has a 37.1% interest in Bandit (Occidental holds 45.4% and Woodside Energy owns 17.5%). The discovery is adjacent to another Occidental-operated facility and others in the region. That proximity means it has the potential for subsea tiebacks, enabling the partners to leverage existing infrastructure to deliver production faster and at lower costs.
Bandit is just the latest oil discovery by Chevron and its partners in recent years. Last year, BP announced a discovery at the Far South prospect (57.5% owned by BP and 42.5% by Chevron). These discoveries should give Chevron plenty of fuel to continue growing its production in the region.
Swapping assets in Venezuela
Chevron also has a long history of operating in Venezuela. While many of its peers have left the oil-rich South American nation over the years due to political instability, Chevron has grown its oil output by about 200,000 barrels per day since 2022.
The company had been looking to complete a deal to bolster its operations in the region. It's now doing so through an asset swap with the country's national oil company, PDVSA. Under the terms of the deal, Chevron will receive an additional 13.21% interest in their Petroindependencia joint venture (JV), increasing its stake to 49%. In addition, another JV, Petropiar, has received the rights to develop the adjacent Ayacucho 8 area in the Orinoco Oil Belt of Venezuela. In exchange, Chevron will hand Venezuela its 60% and 100% interests in two offshore gas licenses, as well as its 25.2% interest in the Petroindependiente JV.
Overall, the deal expands Chevron's heavy oil position in two joint ventures. It adds Ayacucho 8, which is a producing asset near Petropiar. That proximity enhances its ability to develop that resource. The swap puts the company in a stronger position to achieve its goal of boosting its oil production in Venezuela by 50% within the next two years. The company's JVs with PDVSA currently produce about 260,000 barrels per day, about a quarter of Venezuela's output.
A high-octane oil stock
Chevron reached an inflection point this year, which is fueling a sharp rise in its free cash flow. There's more grow coming, with the oil giant expecting to deliver 10% compound annual free cash flow growth through 2030 at $70 oil. Meanwhile, these new growth drivers will add even more fuel to its long-term growth engine. While its share price is already up by more than 20% this year, Chevron could have a lot further to run as its growth engine kicks into high gear, making it still look like a compelling buy even after the war-fueled surge.
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