LON:BHP BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 2,141 +18.00 (+0.85%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,135.65▼ 2,15850-Day Range 2,116▼ 2,43652-Week Range 2,080▼ 2,707.50Volume881,505 shsAverage Volume1.29 million shsMarket Capitalization£108.55 billionP/E Ratio1,878.07Dividend Yield5.60%Price TargetGBX 2,652.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get BHP Group alerts: Email Address BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside23.9% UpsideGBX 2,652.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.04Based on 3 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.0.58 out of 5 stars 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBHP Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBHP Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about BHP Group's stock forecast and price target. 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 5.16%, 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.Read more about BHP Group's dividend. 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 -0.04. 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 0.33 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest43 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 19% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added BHP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 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 3.79% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions48.10% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about BHP Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,878.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,878.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 146.94.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 2.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 5:48 AM | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Hits New 1-Year Low at $2,085.00July 22, 2024 | lse.co.ukBHP Group Share ChatJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 20, 2024 | msn.comWhere will BHP shares be in 3 years?July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Price Target Increased to GBX 4,500 by Analysts at Royal Bank of CanadaJuly 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Price Target Lowered to GBX 2,650 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Sets New 12-Month Low After Analyst DowngradeJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCitigroup Reaffirms Buy Rating for BHP Group (LON:BHP)July 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set BHP Group Limited (LON:BHP) PT at GBX 2,353.75May 29, 2024 | msn.comBHP Group Abandons $49 Billion Anglo American TakeoverMay 29, 2024 | bloomberg.comAnglo Fending Off BHP Is Far From Its Final BattleMay 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP Abandons $49 Billion Bid After Anglo Refuses More TalksMay 29, 2024 | money.usnews.comBHP Proposes Socioeconomic Measures to Ease Anglo American's Concerns Over $49 Billion BidMay 28, 2024 | msn.comBHP and Anglo dig in even as takeover talks deadline nears, sources say,May 26, 2024 | fool.com.auNvidia shares are now worth more than 17 times the market cap of BHP. What's next?May 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend talks with BHP, source saysMay 23, 2024 | ft.comHow likely is a BHP-Anglo merger now?See 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 Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining Sub-IndustryNon-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining Current SymbolLON:BHP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bhp.com Phone44 20 7802 4000FaxN/AEmployees45,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,652.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,500 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,000 Potential Upside/Downside+23.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.14 Trailing P/E Ratio1,878.07 Forward P/E Ratio10.39 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 / Sales1.95 Cash FlowGBX 290.07 per share Price / Cash Flow7.38 Book ValueGBX 817 per share Price / Book2.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,070,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£108.55 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.86 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc. (Age 58)BSc (Chem), CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.53MMr. Edgar Basto-Baez B.Sc. (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.42MMs. Geraldine A. Slattery B.Sc. (Age 55)M.Sc., President of Australia Comp: $1.77MMr. Ragnar Udd M.B.A. (Age 51)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.41MMr. David Mark Lamont ACA (Age 58)B.Com., C.A., Senior Executive Officer Comp: $1.45MMs. Vandita Pant B.Com. (Age 53)M.B.A., Chief Financial Officer Mr. Johan van Jaarsveld B.E. (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 CompetitorsAriana ResourcesLON:AAUMinds and Machines GroupLON:MMXSondrelLON:SND6786 (HCL.L)LON:HCL7545 (FQM.L)LON:FQMView All Competitors Should I Buy BHP Group Stock? BHP Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BHP Group Limited: BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in various regions globally, providing diversification and exposure to different markets. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments, allowing investors to benefit from multiple revenue streams. BHP engages in the mining of copper, silver, zinc, and other valuable metals, which can provide a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Recent developments in the company's operations and projects indicate potential growth opportunities, which could lead to increased stock value. Current stock price of BHP Group Limited is favorable for investors looking for a potential entry point into the market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BHP Group Limited for these reasons: Market volatility and fluctuations in commodity prices can impact the company's profitability and stock performance. Regulatory changes in the regions where BHP operates may pose risks to the company's operations and financial stability. Environmental and social responsibility concerns related to mining activities could lead to reputational damage and potential legal issues for the company. Dependency on global economic conditions and demand for resources may expose BHP to market uncertainties and cyclical downturns. Competitive landscape in the resources industry could affect BHP's market share and pricing power, impacting its financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BHP shares performed this year? BHP Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,689.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BHP shares have decreased by 20.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,141. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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. 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 Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Ferrexpo (FXPO), Anglo American (AAL), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP) and GSK (GSK). This page (LON:BHP) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredRare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED w...Behind the Markets | SponsoredThis student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. 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