About BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL)
BHP Billiton Plc, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, acquires, develops, and markets natural resources worldwide. It operates through four segments: Petroleum, Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. The company explores for copper, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum, uranium, gold, and iron ores, as well as metallurgical coal, thermal energy coal, and oil and gas properties. It also engages in the mining, smelting, and refining of nickel; the provision of freight, finance, and administrative services, as well as trading, marketing, and support services; and potash development activities. The company was formerly known as Billiton Plc. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. BHP Billiton Plc is a subsidiary of BHP Billiton Group.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Bituminous coal & lignite mining
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:BBL
CUSIPN/A
Phone44-20-7802-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41%
Current Ratio1.75%
Quick Ratio1.40%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.89
Forward P/E Ratio12.60
P/E Growth2.38
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$38.29 billion
Price / Sales1.18
Cash Flow$13.6923 per share
Price / Cash3.12
Book Value$59.40 per share
Price / Book0.72
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees26,146
Outstanding Shares1,056,000,000
BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is BHP Billiton's stock symbol?
BHP Billiton trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BBL."
How often does BHP Billiton pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BHP Billiton?
BHP Billiton announced a None dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 9th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share on Tuesday, March 27th. This represents a yield of 5.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 8th. This is a positive change from BHP Billiton's previous None dividend of $0.86. View BHP Billiton's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for BBL?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for BHP Billiton's stock. Their predictions range from $38.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate BHP Billiton's share price to reach $38.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for BHP Billiton.
Who are some of BHP Billiton's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to BHP Billiton include BASF (BAS), BHP Billiton (BHP), Glencore (GLNCY), Rio Tinto (RIO), Vale (VALE), Suncor Energy (SU), Rio Tinto (RIO), Glencore (GLEN), Monsanto (MON), Air Liquide (AIQUY), Showa Denko K.K. (SHWDY), TransCanada (TRP), Shin-Etsu Chemical (SHECY), Southern Copper (SCCO), Air Liquide (AI), Praxair (PX), Ecolab (ECL) and LyondellBasell (LYB).
Who are BHP Billiton's key executives?
BHP Billiton's management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Andrew Mackenzie BSc (Geology), Ph.D.(Chemistry), CEO & Exec. Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Peter Beaven BAcc, CA, Chief Financial Officer (Age 51)
- Ms. Athalie Williams BA (Hons), FAHRI, Chief People Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Geoff Healy BEc, LLB, Chief External Affairs Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Mike P. Henry BSc (Chem), Pres of Operations - Minerals Australia (Age 52)
Has BHP Billiton been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about BBL stock has trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. BHP Billiton earned a daily sentiment score of 0.19 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the mining company an impact score of 46.79 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of BHP Billiton?
Shares of BBL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is BHP Billiton's stock price today?
One share of BBL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.72.
How big of a company is BHP Billiton?
BHP Billiton has a market capitalization of $45.08 billion and generates $38.29 billion in revenue each year. The mining company earns $5.89 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.53 on an earnings per share basis. BHP Billiton employs 26,146 workers across the globe.
How can I contact BHP Billiton?
BHP Billiton's mailing address is 8TH FLOOR - NEATHOUSE PLACE, LONDON X0, SW1V 1BH. The mining company can be reached via phone at 44-20-7802-4000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for BHP Billiton (BBL)
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BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for BHP Billiton in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $38.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 11.05%. The high price target for BBL is $38.00 and the low price target for BBL is $38.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $38.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $38.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 11.05% downside | 3.94% downside | 7.36% downside | 5.35% upside |
BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Consensus Price Target History
BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/21/2016 forward)
BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Dividend Information
BHP Billiton pays an annual dividend of $1.96 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.59%. BBL's most recent none dividend payment was Tuesday, March 27. BHP Billiton pays out 77.47% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/27/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.96 |
| Dividend Yield: | 4.59% |
| Dividend Growth: | -11.80% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 77.47% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
57.82% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
63.84% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 2/20/2018 | None | $1.10 | 5.31% | 3/8/2018 | 3/9/2018 | 3/27/2018 |
| 8/23/2017 | None | $0.86 | 4.73% | 9/7/2017 | 9/8/2017 | 9/26/2017 |
| 2/27/2017 | semiannual | $0.80 | 4.92% | 3/8/2017 | 3/10/2017 | 3/28/2017 |
| 8/17/2016 | | $0.28 | | 8/31/2016 | 9/2/2016 | 9/20/2016 |
| 3/2/2016 | | $0.32 | | 3/9/2016 | 3/11/2016 | 3/31/2016 |
| 2/25/2015 | special | $1.24 | 4.86% | 3/11/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 3/31/2015 |
| 8/20/2014 | semiannual | $1.24 | 3.57% | 9/3/2014 | 9/5/2014 | 9/23/2014 |
| 2/19/2014 | semiannual | $1.18 | 3.64% | 3/5/2014 | 3/7/2014 | 3/26/2014 |
| 8/21/2013 | special | $1.18 | 3.92% | 9/4/2013 | 9/6/2013 | 9/25/2013 |
| 2/21/2013 | semiannual | $1.14 | 3.56% | 3/6/2013 | 3/8/2013 | 3/28/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
BHP Billiton (NYSE BBL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 4.13%
BHP Billiton (NYSE BBL) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
BHP Billiton (NYSE BBL) News Headlines
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BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) SEC Filings
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BHP Billiton (NYSE:BBL) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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