BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$48.08 -0.54 (-1.11%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

BHP Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
1

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BHP Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BHP.

Consensus Price Target

$53.00
10.23% Upside

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BHP Group, the average price target is $53.00. The highest price target for BHP is $53.00, while the lowest price target for BHP is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.23% from the current price of $48.08.

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BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/30/24 to 6/30/25	1 Month Ago 5/31/24 to 5/31/25	3 Months Ago 4/1/24 to 4/1/25	1 Year Ago 7/1/23 to 6/30/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$53.00	$53.00	$53.00	$50.00
Forecasted Upside	10.23% Upside	8.12% Upside	8.72% Upside	-12.42% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	Buy	Hold

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.

BHP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

BHP Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BHP Group	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.36% Upside	266.54% Upside	12.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BHP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/13/2025	Argus 3 of 5 stars	David Coleman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/19/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	B. Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
2/28/2025	Clarkson Capital 5 of 5 stars	H. Lund Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/6/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$57.00 ➝ $53.00	+8.58%
5/31/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy
5/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight
3/5/2024	Liberum Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
10/5/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
9/13/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$47.00 ➝ $50.00	-10.97%
7/7/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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, June 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BHP Group
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $48.52, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the mining sector.
BHP Group Limited has a strong market capitalization of approximately $125.70 billion, indicating a robust position in the industry and potential for stability.
The company has a favorable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, suggesting that it is not overly reliant on debt for financing, which can be a sign of financial health.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus average rating of "Buy" with a price target of $53.00, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
BHP Group Limited operates in multiple segments, including copper, iron ore, and coal, providing diversification that can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

BHP Group
Bear Case

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

Recent trading activity shows that BHP Group Limited's stock gapped down, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the market.
Several brokerages have downgraded their ratings on BHP Group Limited, which may reflect concerns about future performance and investor sentiment.
The company has experienced fluctuations in its stock price, which can be a concern for investors looking for stable returns.
Institutional ownership is relatively low at 3.79%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from larger investors in the company's future prospects.
Market conditions in the mining sector can be unpredictable, influenced by global demand and commodity prices, which may pose risks to BHP Group Limited's profitability.

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BHP Group is $53.00, with a high forecast of $53.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BHP shares.
: According to analysts, BHP Group's stock has a predicted upside of 10.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BHP Group's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: BHP Group has been rated by research analysts at Argus, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BHP Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for BHP Group is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how BHP compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BHP) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target