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HSBC upgrades BP and TotalEnergies shares to buy — CNBC

HSBC upgraded BP and TotalEnergies to 'buy' due to higher European natural gas prices, with a 34% and 40% price forecast increase for 2023 and 2024, respectively. Analyst Kim Fustier expects improved forecasts for their oil businesses and refining margins, potential cash generation, and share buybacks. JPMorgan also upgraded BP to 'overweight', citing business simplification and growth prospects, including a significant discovery in Brazil.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BPBullishMed
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Why it matters

The upgrades provide a new catalyst that could drive buying interest and lift share prices in the short term.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrades for major oil majors are likely to generate immediate buying pressure, especially given the backdrop of rising European gas prices.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory risks in Europe and execution risk on new projects.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

HSBC and JPMorgan issued fresh analyst upgrades for BP and TotalEnergies, citing higher gas prices and new discoveries.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BPBullishHigh confidence
Context

HSBC upgraded BP to "buy" and JPMorgan raised BP to "overweight", citing higher gas prices and a large Brazil discovery.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the upgrade and higher gas forecasts

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrades are fresh and directly target BP's valuation, prompting buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Higher European gas prices improve outlook for integrated oil & gas majors.

Regional

European energy stocks may see broader gains.

Global

Upgrades could influence global commodity‑linked equities.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If gas prices fall, the upgrades may be premature.

Key entities

  • analyst
    HSBC

    Upgraded BP and TotalEnergies to "buy".

  • analyst
    JPMorgan

    Raised BP to "overweight".

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