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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 25, 2018 / If you want access to our free earnings report on BP PLC (NYSE: BP), all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=BP. The Company posted its financial results on May 01, 2018, for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2018 (Q1 FY18). The London, UK-based Company's total sales and other operating revenues and underlying RC profit per ADS grew on a y-o-y basis to outperform market forecasts. Register today and get access to over 1,000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below:

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

During Q1 FY18, BP's sales and other operating revenues came in at $68.17 billion, up from the $55.86 billion recorded at the end of Q1 FY17. Furthermore, the Company's revenues for the reported quarter topped market expectations of $67.95 billion.

The oil Company reported RC profit of $2.39 billion, or 11.99¢ per diluted share, in Q1 FY18 compared to $1.41 billion, or 7.23¢ per diluted share, in Q1 FY17. BP's underlying RC profit was $2.59 billion, or 12.98¢, in Q1 FY18 compared to $1.51 billion, or 7.74¢, in the year ago same period. Furthermore, the Company's underlying RC profit per American Depositary Share (ADS) stood at $0.78 in the reported quarter compared to $0.46 in Q1 FY17, beating market analysts' forecasts of $0.68 for Q1 FY18.

Segment Performance

BP's Upstream segment reported revenues of $7.14 billion in Q1 FY18 compared to $5.55 billion in Q1 FY17. The segment's RC profit before interest and tax increased to $3.17 billion in Q1 FY18 compared to $1.26 billion in Q1 FY17.

For Q1 FY18, BP's Downstream segment contributed $60.92 billion to the Company's total revenues versus $50.17 billion in the year ago comparable quarter. The segment reported RC profit before interest and tax of $1.71 billion in Q1 FY18 versus $1.71 billion in Q1 FY17.

Cash Matters and Balance Sheet

For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, BP generated cash from operations of $3.65 billion compared to $2.11 billion in the prior year's corresponding quarter. The Company's capital expenditure was $3.96 billion in Q1 FY18 compared to $4.07 billion in Q1 FY17.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance stood at $22.24 billion as on March 31, 2018, compared to $25.59 billion at the close of books as on December 31, 2017. The Company's net debt was $39.99 billion as on March 31, 2018, compared to $38.64 billion as on December 31, 2017. Furthermore, the Company's net debt ratio stood at 28.1% as on March 31, 2018, compared to 28.0% as on December 31, 2017.

Dividend and Share Repurchase

In its earnings press release, BP announced a quarterly dividend of 10.00¢ per ordinary share ($0.600 per ADS), which is expected to be paid on June 22, 2018.

During Q1 FY18, BP repurchased 18 million ordinary shares at a cost of $120 million, including fees and stamp duty.

Stock Performance Snapshot

May 24, 2018 - At Thursday's closing bell, BP's stock declined 1.51%, ending the trading session at $45.75.

Volume traded for the day: 7.92 million shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 6.02 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month - up 3.58%; previous three-month period - up 14.09%; past twelve-month period - up 23.98%; and year-to-date - up 8.85%

After yesterday's close, BP's market cap was at $152.02 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 28.88.

The stock has a dividend yield of 5.25%.

The stock is part of the Basic Materials sector, categorized under the Major Integrated Oil & Gas industry.

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