BHP Group (BHP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BHP Group is a leading global resources company engaged in the exploration, development and production of minerals, oil and gas. Established in 1885 as Broken Hill Proprietary in Australia, the company expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions and in 2001 merged with UK-based Billiton to form one of the world’s largest diversified resource enterprises. BHP operates across the full value chain from exploration and extraction to processing and logistics.

The company’s core portfolio comprises iron ore, copper, metallurgical and thermal coal, nickel and potash, alongside offshore oil and gas assets. BHP’s iron ore operations in Western Australia supply major steel producers globally, while its copper mines in the Americas support demand in electrical infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. The petroleum division explores and produces hydrocarbons in key offshore basins, contributing to the company’s energy resources mix.

BHP maintains a presence in over a dozen countries, with principal operations in Australia, Chile, the United States and Canada. It utilizes advanced technologies, including automation and digital monitoring, to optimize production efficiency and safety. Through long-term offtake agreements and integrated logistics networks, the company serves steelmakers, utilities and industrial customers across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Under the leadership of Chairman Ken MacKenzie and Chief Executive Officer Mike Henry, BHP is focused on sustainable resource development and value creation for shareholders. The company emphasizes environmental stewardship, community engagement and innovation, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance social outcomes in the regions where it operates.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $50.25 to $51.19
• 50-Day Range: $46.09 to $50.87
• 52-Week Range: $39.73 to $63.21
• Volume: 4.18 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.65 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $127.85 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.46
• Dividend Yield: 3.91%
• Price Target: $53.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

BHP Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BHP Group scored higher than 37% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 130th out of 187 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

BHP Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

BHP Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.47%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for BHP Group are expected to grow by 3.47% in the coming year, from $4.03 to $4.17 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BHP Group is 11.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BHP Group is 11.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 91.94.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BHP Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.60. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.60% of the float of BHP Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BHP Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BHP Group has recently increased by 0.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

BHP Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.90%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

BHP Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of BHP Group is 44.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, BHP Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.24% next year. This indicates that BHP Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.60% of the float of BHP Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BHP Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BHP Group has recently increased by 0.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

BHP Group has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 7 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 6 people have added BHP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BHP Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.02% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 3.79% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions.

BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BHP shares performed this year?

BHP Group's stock was trading at $48.83 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BHP stock has increased by 3.3% and is now trading at $50.42.

How were BHP Group's earnings last quarter?

BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:BHP) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 19th. The mining company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.82 by $0.05.

Does BHP Group have any subsidiaries?

BHP Group subsidiaries include these companies: Baosteel, Petrohawk Energy, BHP Billiton Finance B.V., BHP Billiton Finance Limited, BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Limited, BHP Billiton Freight Singapore Pte Limited, BHP Billiton Marketing AG, and more.

Who are BHP Group's major shareholders?

BHP Group's top institutional shareholders include Norway Savings Bank. Insiders that own company stock include Gary Goldberg and Mike Henry.
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How do I buy shares of BHP Group?

Shares of BHP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BHP Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BHP Group investors own include BlackRock (BLK), Broadcom (AVGO), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), ServiceNow (NOW), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and Woodside Energy Group (WDS).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/19/2019
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/25/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BHP
• CIK: 811809
• Web: www.bhp.com
• Phone: (139) 609-3333
• Fax: 61-3-9609-3015
• Employees: 90,000
• Year Founded: 1851

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $53.00
• High Stock Price Target: $53.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $53.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.46
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.51
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.40
• Current Ratio: 1.70
• Quick Ratio: 1.25

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $55.66 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.30
• Cash Flow: $6.00 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.41
• Book Value: $19.37 per share
• Price / Book: 2.60

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,535,760,000
• Free Float: 2,535,258,000
• Market Cap: $127.85 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80