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BHP Stock Chart & Stats
AU$58.85
AU$1.25(2.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$58.85
AU$1.25(2.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$39.30 - AU$65.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.82M
Average Volume (3M)8.36M
Market Cap
AU$324.40B
Enterprise ValueAU$322.38K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$18.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$27.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Feb 23, 2027EPS Estimate
1.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.95
Shares Outstanding5,081,391,600
10 Day Avg. Volume6,335,563
30 Day Avg. Volume8,360,345
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.36
Price to Book (P/B)4.22
Price to Sales (P/S)3.55
P/FCF Ratio17.49
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$59.26Price Target Upside0.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)2.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$57.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins & ROCESustained high margins and a 24% ROCE indicate the business converts revenue into profit efficiently across cycles. Durable margin strength supports large dividend payouts, reinvestment and buffer against commodity swings, underpinning long-term cash returns and capital allocation flexibility.
Copper Growth & LeadershipMarket-leading copper production and upgraded guidance position BHP to benefit from structural electrification demand. Growing copper volumes and margin contribution diversify earnings away from iron ore cyclicality and create multi-year cash flow tailwinds supporting growth and returns.
Strong Cash Generation & OptionalityLarge forecasted attributable free cash flow and resilience in downside scenarios provide durable funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. This FCF base enables strategic optionality, transaction flexibility and funding of growth projects without relying on external financing.
Bears Say
Large Project Capital & Execution RiskVery large upfront capex for Jansen raises execution and funding risk over multiple years. Cost escalation or delivery delays would compress long-term returns and divert cash from dividends or other growth options, making project execution a material structural risk.
Permitting & Timing UncertaintyKey growth projects depend on regulatory approvals and timing. Permitting delays or adverse conditions can materially push back production, extend payback periods and increase costs, undermining projected multi-year production and cash flow ramps.
Revenue & FCF Growth DeclineRecent negative revenue and FCF growth highlight exposure to commodity cycles and near-term demand weakness. If sustained, falling top-line and cash generation would constrain reinvestment, reduce margin of safety for payouts, and increase reliance on cost control to protect returns.
BHP Group Ltd News
BHP FAQ
What was BHP Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
BHP Group Ltd lowest share price was AU$39.30 and its highest was AU$65.98 in the past 12 months.
What is BHP Group Ltd’s market cap?
BHP Group Ltd’s market cap is AU$324.40B.
When is BHP Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
BHP Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2027 which is in 186 days.
How were BHP Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
BHP Group Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 18, 2026. The company reported AU$1.939 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$1.878 by AU$0.06.
Is BHP Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BHP Group Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does BHP Group Ltd pay dividends?
BHP Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$1.038 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.02%. See more information on BHP Group Ltd dividends here
What is BHP Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
BHP Group Ltd’s EPS estimate is 1.83.
How many shares outstanding does BHP Group Ltd have?
BHP Group Ltd has 5,081,391,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to BHP Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BHP Group Ltd reported an EPS of AU$1.939 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$1.878. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.653%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BHP Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:BHP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
BHP Group Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$59.26 (0.70% Upside)
AU$59.26 (0.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:BHP Sentiment 82%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 91%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
58.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
BHP Group Ltd
BHP Group Limited operates as a leading global natural resources enterprise, with extensive operations across Australia, Europe, Asia (including China, Japan, India, and South Korea), North and South America, and other international regions. The company's core business is organized into its Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal divisions. It is actively involved in the extraction of a wide array of minerals, such as copper, silver, zinc, molybdenum, uranium, gold, iron ore, and both metallurgical and energy coal. Additionally, BHP manages the entire nickel production process, from mining to smelting and refining, and is advancing various potash development initiatives. Beyond its primary mining activities, the firm also delivers a range of ancillary services, including towing, freight, marketing, trading, financial administration, and other support functions. Founded in 1851, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Melbourne, Australia.
BHP Company Deck
BHP Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call is predominantly positive: management reported record operational and financial results (EBITDA +25%, strong margins), raised copper guidance, delivered operational records and improved unit costs, announced significant cash-generating transactions and increased shareholder returns (interim dividend +46% half-on-half). Notable execution risks and cost/capex considerations were disclosed — primarily a Jansen Stage 1 cost update ($8.4bn), a 10% grade decline at Escondida, geotechnical issues in an underground coal mine, and project permitting/timing uncertainty — but these issues are relatively limited compared with the breadth and scale of positive results and optionality presented.View all AU:BHP earnings summariesBHP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$59.26
▲(0.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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