Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Off Shares of BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:BHP)

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain disclosed the sale of shares in BHP Group Limited for an amount between $1,001 and $15,000 in a filing on September 12th.
• BHP Group announced a boost in its semi-annual dividend to $1.185, reflecting a dividend yield of 441.0%, up from the previous $1.00.
• Institutional investors have recently increased their stakes in BHP Group, with a reported ownership of 3.79% of the company's stock.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR NYSE: BHP. In a filing disclosed on September 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in BHP Group stock on August 4th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ACI Worldwide NASDAQ: ACIW on 8/19/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of HCA Healthcare NYSE: HCA on 8/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amedisys NASDAQ: AMED on 8/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Kite Realty Group Trust NYSE: KRG on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow NYSE: NOW on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of JD.com NASDAQ: JD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Trade Desk NASDAQ: TTD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of US Foods NYSE: USFD on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Agree Realty NYSE: ADC on 8/13/2025.

BHP Group Trading Down 0.2%

BHP traded down $0.09 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $52.09. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,586,546 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,682,573. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market cap of $132.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.84 and a beta of 0.81. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $53.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $50.22. BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR has a 52-week low of $39.73 and a 52-week high of $63.21.

BHP Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 5th will be issued a $1.185 dividend. This is a positive change from BHP Group's previous semi-annual dividend of $1.00. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 5th. This represents a yield of 441.0%. BHP Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.86%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BHP has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets cut BHP Group from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Sunday, July 27th. Citigroup restated a "neutral" rating on shares of BHP Group in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "sell" rating and set a $44.00 target price on shares of BHP Group in a report on Thursday, July 24th. Argus lowered BHP Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, June 13th. Finally, Macquarie lowered BHP Group from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, July 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $48.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BHP Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of BHP Group by 14.3% in the 2nd quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 9,381 shares of the mining company's stock valued at $451,000 after purchasing an additional 1,173 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in BHP Group by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 75,453 shares of the mining company's stock worth $3,631,000 after acquiring an additional 2,980 shares in the last quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC lifted its stake in BHP Group by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 25,716 shares of the mining company's stock worth $1,237,000 after acquiring an additional 1,145 shares in the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans purchased a new stake in BHP Group in the 2nd quarter worth about $209,000. Finally, TT Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in BHP Group by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. TT Capital Management LLC now owns 5,617 shares of the mining company's stock worth $270,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 3.79% of the company's stock.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

BHP Group Company Profile

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, cobalt, and metallurgical and energy coal.