BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$84.33 +5.09 (+6.42%)

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

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
2

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BHP.

Consensus Price Target

$62.33
-26.08% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BHP Group, the average price target is $62.33. The highest price target for BHP is $95.00, while the lowest price target for BHP is $44.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -26.08% from the current price of $84.33.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$62.33	$53.33	$56.00	$53.00
Forecasted Upside	-26.08% Downside	-26.68% Downside	-19.00% Downside	8.32% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Buy

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	2.30	2.56	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-26.08% Downside	215.88% Upside	13.98% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/27/2026	Argus 3 of 5 stars		Set Target		$95.00	+19.44%
4/20/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
4/17/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/13/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
4/2/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold
3/20/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/9/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bob Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform	$49.50 ➝ $48.00	-32.77%
2/18/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/27/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
7/18/2025	Macquarie Infrastructure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Stein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
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2/28/2025	Clarkson Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	H. Lund Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/6/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$57.00 ➝ $53.00	+8.58%
5/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight

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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, May 2, 2026. 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:

BHP Group Limited has recently received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance. Notably, it was upgraded to a "strong-buy" rating by The Goldman Sachs Group, which suggests that analysts expect significant growth.
The current stock price is around $53.33, which is considered attractive given the company's strong fundamentals and recent positive analyst sentiment.
BHP Group Limited has a solid financial position, with a current ratio of 1.65, indicating that it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign for investors.
The company declared a substantial dividend of $1.46 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. This high yield can be appealing for income-focused investors.
BHP Group Limited operates in the natural resources sector, which is expected to benefit from increasing global demand for commodities, particularly as economies recover and grow.

BHP Group
Bear Case

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

Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating for BHP Group Limited remains a "Hold," suggesting that some analysts are cautious about its short-term performance.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, which, while manageable, indicates that it does carry some debt, potentially affecting its financial flexibility in adverse market conditions.
Market volatility in the commodities sector can impact BHP Group Limited's profitability, as fluctuations in commodity prices can lead to unpredictable revenue streams.
Recent reports indicate that some analysts have lowered their price targets for the stock, which may signal concerns about future growth potential.
Investors may face risks related to regulatory changes and environmental concerns, which could impact BHP Group Limited's operations and profitability in the long run.

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BHP Group is $62.33, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $44.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 -26.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BHP Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: BHP Group has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BHP Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for BHP Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BHP compares to other companies.

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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

BHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

BHP Price Targets by Month

BHP Group Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

BHP Group
Bull Case

BHP Group
Bear Case

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

BHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

BHP Price Targets by Month

BHP Group Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

BHP Group Bull Case

BHP Group Bear Case

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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