LON:BHP BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis → AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on Earth (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free BHP Stock Alerts GBX 2,235 +31.50 (+1.43%) (As of 04:11 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,223▼ 2,24050-Day Range 2,175▼ 2,54352-Week Range 2,157▼ 2,707.50Volume33,262 shsAverage Volume1.04 million shsMarket Capitalization£113.09 billionP/E Ratio1,960.53Dividend Yield5.37%Price TargetGBX 2,334.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get BHP Group alerts: Email Address BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.9% UpsideGBX 2,334.29 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.12Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.36 out of 5 stars 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBHP Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,334.29, BHP Group has a forecasted upside of 5.9% from its current price of GBX 2,203.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageBHP Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BHP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBHP Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.41%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBHP Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BHP Group is 10,526.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BHP. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBHP Group has a news sentiment score of -0.12. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest46 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 48% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added BHP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, BHP Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.26% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 34.19% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,932.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,932.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 107.73.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for BHP Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBHP Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.70. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceThey said crypto was dead. It went up 100X.Bitcoin’s haters are out again. Despite the price doubling in the last six months alone… That hasn’t stopped the experts from piling on. 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In addition, it provides towing, freight, marketing and trading, marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services. BHP Group Limited was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.Read More BHP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BHP Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | fool.com.auBuying BHP shares? You'll want to read thisMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBHP To Slash Australian Workforce As Nickel Market Downturn ContinuesMarch 19, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthThis orb represents the largest untapped energy source in the world… And although this energy resource is unknown by 99% of the public… It makes gas, coal, oil, wind, hydropower, solar, fusion… March 18, 2024 | msn.comAustralia's BHP confirms some contractors removed from West Musgrave projectMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP Jul 2024 57.500 putMarch 15, 2024 | au.investing.comBofA starts WWE, UFC owner TKO Group at BuyMarch 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group Limited (LON:BHP) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsMarch 11, 2024 | fool.com.auWhy is the BHP share price getting hammered on Tuesday?March 19, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. 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Here's howMarch 7, 2024 | fool.com.auASX dividend investors: Is BHP stock a buy now?March 4, 2024 | msn.comExclusive: BHP inks tentative sales deals for Canadian potashMarch 3, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comBHP Apr 2024 45.000 putMarch 3, 2024 | msn.comBHP Group Limited Executive Acquires Shares on Australian Securities ExchangeFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comBHP Announces Interim Dividend Details and Exchange Rate for South African ShareholdersFebruary 28, 2024 | fool.com.auHow global job cuts could boost the BHP share priceFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comBHP CEO Presents at Global Metals Conference in MiamiFebruary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP Group Limited (BHG.JO)February 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: BHP Group Ltd (OtherBHPLF) and Sims (OtherSMUPF)February 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Sims (OtherSMUPF) and BHP Group Ltd (OtherBHPLF)February 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Releases a Hold Rating on BHP Group Ltd (BHPLF)February 19, 2024 | fool.com.auHere's everything you need to know about the latest BHP dividendFebruary 19, 2024 | fool.com.auBHP share price on watch amid 86% profit decline and dividend cutFebruary 19, 2024 | fool.com.auBHP shares fall after disappointing first-half earnings missFebruary 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comBHP Pares Midyear Payout After Net Profit Fall, Flat Earnings -- UpdateFebruary 19, 2024 | forbes.comBHP Profit Falls By 86% As The Nickel Crash BitesFebruary 19, 2024 | msn.comBHP reports flat first-half profit; warns of inflation, high interest rates impactSee More Headlines Receive BHP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BHP Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/07/2024Today3/19/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:BHP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bhp.com Phone44 20 7802 4000FaxN/AEmployees49,089Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,334.29 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,660 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,000 Potential Upside/Downside+5.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.14 Trailing P/E Ratio1,932.89 Forward P/E Ratio8.74 P/E Growth-0.78Net Income£7.39 billion Net Margins13.28% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity19.33% Return on Assets14.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio52.52 Current Ratio1.57 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£55.66 billion Price / Sales2.00 Cash FlowGBX 298.54 per share Price / Cash Flow7.38 Book ValueGBX 817 per share Price / Book2.70Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,060,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£111.50 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.85 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. 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(Age 51)Ph.D., Chief Technical Officer Dinesh BishopVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Caroline Cox B.A. (Age 54)L.L.B., M.A., Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer Mr. James AgarVice President of CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRio Tinto GroupLON:RIOGlencoreLON:GLENCRHLON:CRHAnglo AmericanLON:AALSouth32LON:S32View All Competitors Should I Buy BHP Group Stock? BHP Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BHP Group was last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:44 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BHP Group Limited: BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company with a diverse portfolio across various regions, providing geographical diversification for investors. The company offers exposure to the mining and resources sector, which can be a lucrative investment opportunity during periods of economic growth and increased demand for commodities. BHP Group Limited has a strong track record of innovation and technological advancements in its operations, which can lead to increased efficiency and profitability. Recent developments in the company's marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services indicate a commitment to enhancing overall business operations and potential growth. Investors may find the current stock price of BHP Group Limited attractive, offering a potential entry point for those looking to capitalize on future growth prospects. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BHP Group Limited for these reasons: BHP Group Limited's operations are subject to the inherent risks of the mining and resources industry, including commodity price volatility and regulatory challenges. The company's extensive global presence may expose it to geopolitical and economic uncertainties in various regions, impacting its financial performance. While technological advancements can benefit the company, they also require significant investments that may impact short-term profitability and cash flow. Fluctuations in demand for commodities and changes in market conditions can affect BHP Group Limited's revenue and earnings, leading to potential investment risks. Investors should carefully consider the overall market environment and industry trends before making investment decisions related to BHP Group Limited. BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell BHP Group stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BHP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BHP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BHP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is BHP Group's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for BHP Group's stock. Their BHP share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,660. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 2,334.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BHP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BHP shares performed in 2024? BHP Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,689.50 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BHP stock has decreased by 18.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,203.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does BHP Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BHP Group? BHP Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 7th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.72 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for BHP. Is BHP Group a good dividend stock? BHP Group (LON:BHP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 120 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.41%. BHP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 10,526.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BHP. What other stocks do shareholders of BHP Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BHP Group investors own include Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Ferrexpo (FXPO), Anglo American (AAL), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP), GSK (GSK), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) and Vodafone Group Public (VOD). How do I buy shares of BHP Group? Shares of BHP stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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