Aker BP (AKRBP) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What AKRBP does

Aker BP (AKRBP) is a stock listed on the Oslo Børs in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry. The company engages in the exploration, field development, and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, operating field centers including Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim, and Skarv. Formerly known as Det norske oljeselskap ASA, it changed its name to Aker BP ASA in October 2016 and was founded in 2001, with headquarters in Lysaker, Norway. It is a peer to companies like Equinor (EQNR) and Frontline (FRO) on the Norwegian market.

Key numbers explained

• 348.6 NOK is the current share price, the amount you would pay for one share right now.
• -3.27% is today's price change, showing the stock is down slightly on the session.
• 219.87B NOK is the market capitalization, the total value of all outstanding shares.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 16.4 compares the price to the last 12 months of earnings; a lower number can suggest the stock is cheaper relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 12.4 uses expected future earnings, often giving a sense of how the market views growth.
• The dividend yield of 7.37% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, a measure of income return.
• 21.26 USD is the trailing 12-month earnings per share, the portion of profit allocated to each share.
• 115% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, meaning the company pays out more than it earns in the period, often funded by cash flow or reserves.
• -0.07 is the beta, indicating the stock's price movement has a very slight negative correlation with the broader market.
• 40.3% is the price change over the last 52 weeks, showing the total return from one year ago to today.
• 42% is the year-over-year revenue growth, reflecting a significant increase in top-line sales.
• 75.8% is the operating margin, showing how much of each revenue dollar remains after operating expenses.

What to watch

Aker BP's performance is tied to oil and gas prices on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which can fluctuate with global supply and demand. Investors often monitor production levels from its key fields such as Valhall and Ula. The company's capital expenditure plans and exploration activity can influence long-term growth. Its dividend policy, with a payout ratio above 100%, may be affected by earnings volatility and cash flow. For broader context, it is part of the OBX index, which tracks the most liquid stocks on the Oslo Børs. Other Norwegian energy and offshore peers like Subsea 7 (SUBC), BW LPG (BWLPG), and TGS ASA (TGS) can provide useful comparison points. The next earnings report is scheduled for Oct 29, 2026.