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, energy coal, and oil and gas. 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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Bituminous coal & lignite mining
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:BBL
CUSIPN/A
Phone44-20-7802-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.40
Current Ratio2.51
Quick Ratio2.24
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio12.11
Forward P/E Ratio11.63
P/E Growth2.19
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$43.64 billion
Price / Sales0.98
Cash Flow$15.1264 per share
Price / Cash2.69
Book Value$57.45 per share
Price / Book0.71
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees27,161
Outstanding Shares1,056,000,000
Market Cap$42.76 billion
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 semiannual dividend on Thursday, August 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 7th will be given a dividend of $1.26 per share on Tuesday, September 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 6.06%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 6th. This is an increase from BHP Billiton's previous semiannual dividend of $0.80. View BHP Billiton's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for BBL?
7 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for BHP Billiton's shares. Their predictions range from $38.00 to $38.00. On average, they expect BHP Billiton's share price to reach $38.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.6%. View Analyst Price Targets for BHP Billiton.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for BHP Billiton?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Billiton in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for BHP Billiton.
Who are some of BHP Billiton's key competitors?
Who are BHP Billiton's key executives?
BHP Billiton's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Andrew Mackenzie BSc (Geology), CEO & Exec. Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Peter Beaven BAcc, CA, Chief Financial Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Mike P. Henry BSc (Chem), Pres of Operations - Minerals Australia (Age 52)
- Mr. Daniel Malchuk, Pres of Operations - Minerals Americas (Age 52)
- Mr. Steve Pastor BSc (Mechanical Engineering), MBA, Pres of Operations - Petroleum (Age 52)
Who are BHP Billiton's major shareholders?
BHP Billiton's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (0.08%), BB&T Corp (0.01%), Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC (0.00%), Aperio Group LLC (0.00%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.00%) and Fox Run Management L.L.C. (0.00%).
Which major investors are selling BHP Billiton stock?
BBL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc., BB&T Corp, Bank of Montreal Can and Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC.
Which major investors are buying BHP Billiton stock?
BBL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fox Run Management L.L.C., Lourd Capital LLC and Aperio Group LLC.
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 $40.69.
How big of a company is BHP Billiton?
BHP Billiton has a market capitalization of $42.76 billion and generates $43.64 billion in revenue each year. The mining company earns $3.71 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.36 on an earnings per share basis. BHP Billiton employs 27,161 workers across the globe.
What is BHP Billiton's official website?
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]
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