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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,121 -107.00 (-3.31%)
As of 08:20 AM Eastern

BHP Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
0

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BHP Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 6 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating for BHP.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,116.67
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BHP Group, the average price target is GBX 3,116.67. The highest price target for BHP is GBX 3,400, while the lowest price target for BHP is GBX 2,700. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.14% from the current price of GBX 3,121.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
1 Month Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
3 Months Ago
6/16/25 to 6/16/26
1 Year Ago
9/14/24 to 9/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,116.67£109.63GBX 9,280GBX 1,920
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldReduce

BHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BHP Price Targets by Month

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BHP Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBHP GroupMaterials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.56
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 3,250 ➝ GBX 3,350-0.45%
8/19/2026 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,700-18.58%
8/19/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 3,400+2.53%
8/18/2026 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 3,350+2.86%
8/17/2026 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 2,900-10.96%
7/10/2026 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 3,400 ➝ GBX 3,000-0.79%

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Should I Buy BHP Group Stock? BHP Pros and Cons Explained

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 Saturday, September 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BHP Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BHP Group Limited:

  • BHP Group Limited offers a compelling income stream with a dividend yield of 3.81%, which is attractive for income-focused investors. The company recently went ex-dividend on September 3, 2026, for a final dividend of US$0.99 per share, demonstrating a consistent commitment to returning capital to shareholders through the cycle.
  • The stock is currently trading at $3,228.00, which is below the 52-week high of $3,589.00, potentially offering a more favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's long-term growth in essential resources like copper and potash that are critical for global decarbonization and renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with Citigroup recently raising its price objective to GBX 3,350 and maintaining a neutral rating, suggesting that the current valuation may not fully reflect the company's strategic positioning in high-demand commodities that benefit from global mega-trends.
  • BHP Group Limited maintains a strong balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.88 and a quick ratio of 1.37, indicating sufficient liquidity to manage operations and capital allocation effectively, which provides a safety net against market volatility in the metals and mining sector.
  • The company's diversified portfolio, including copper for renewable energy and potash for sustainable farming, positions it to benefit from the energy transition, reducing reliance on any single commodity and providing stability through the economic cycle.

BHP Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in BHP Group Limited for these reasons:

  • Recent market sentiment has been pressured by concerns over iron ore demand, particularly from China, with iron ore prices falling below US$100, which directly impacts BHP Group Limited's revenue from its metallurgical coal and iron ore segments, leading to a 5.4% drop in shares on September 10, 2026.
  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, trading down 1.2% on September 9, 2026, and falling 1.1% on Thursday, reflecting broader market caution and potential downside risk as investors reassess the company's exposure to Chinese economic slowdown and trade friction in Pilbara supply discussions.
  • Despite the recent price drop, the consensus rating from six analysts remains "Hold," with an average price target of GBX 3,116.67, which is below the current stock price of $3,228.00, suggesting limited upside potential in the near term according to Wall Street analysts.
  • BHP Group Limited faces operational and strategic risks, including the departure of its commercial chief in January and ongoing media speculation regarding its Western Australia Iron Ore business, which could create uncertainty about future capital allocation and strategic direction.
  • The company's beta of 0.84 indicates lower volatility than the market, but the recent price movements and analyst downgrades, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. reducing its price objective to GBX 3,000, highlight the sensitivity of the stock to commodity price fluctuations and macroeconomic headwinds.

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BHP Group is GBX 3,116.67, with a high forecast of GBX 3,400 and a low forecast of GBX 2,700.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last year. 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.

According to analysts, BHP Group's stock has a predicted downside of -0.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

BHP Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like BHP Group less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for BHP Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BHP compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for BHP Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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