11 Best UK Stocks to Buy Right Now

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3. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 46

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is one of the best UK stocks to buy right now. On August 28, RBC Capital analyst Biraj Borkhataria maintained a Hold rating on BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) and set a price target of £4.70.

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) reported its fiscal Q2 2025 results on August 5, exhibiting strong operations performance. Underlying RC profit for the quarter reached $2.4 billion, while operating cash flow was $6.3 billion.

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) announced plans to enhance its portfolio and progress divestments, with 5 major project start-ups and 10 exploration discoveries year-to-date.

The company also announced a fiscal Q2 2025 dividend per ordinary share of 8.32 cents, along with $750 million share buyback for the quarter.

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is an integrated oil and gas company that provides carbon products and services. Its operations are divided into the Gas and Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production and Operations, and Customers and Products segments.

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