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LON:BHP

BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 2,275
+18.00 (+0.80%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
2,264.50
2,286.68
50-Day Range
2,175
2,446.50
52-Week Range
2,157
2,707.50
Volume
848,132 shs
Average Volume
1.03 million shs
Market Capitalization
£115.12 billion
P/E Ratio
1,978.26
Dividend Yield
5.27%
Price Target
GBX 2,320

BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.0% Upside
GBX 2,320 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.24mentions of BHP Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.32 out of 5 stars

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About BHP Group Stock (LON:BHP)

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, silver, zinc, molybdenum, uranium, gold, iron ore, and metallurgical and energy coal. The company is also involved in mining, smelting, and refining of nickel; and potash development activities. In addition, it provides towing, freight, marketing and trading, marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services. BHP Group Limited was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

BHP Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/07/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
49,089
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 2,320
High Stock Price Target
GBX 2,660
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,000
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£7.39 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£55.66 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 308.22 per share
Book Value
GBX 817 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
5,060,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£115.12 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.85
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc. (Age 58)
    BSc (Chem), CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.48M
  • Mr. Edgar Basto-Baez B.Sc. (Age 57)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $1.39M
  • Ms. Geraldine A. Slattery B.Sc. (Age 55)
    M.Sc., President of Australia
    Comp: $1.74M
  • Mr. Ragnar Udd M.B.A. (Age 51)
    Chief Commercial Officer
    Comp: $1.38M
  • Mr. David Mark Lamont ACA (Age 58)
    B.Com., C.A., Senior Executive Officer
    Comp: $1.42M
  • Ms. Vandita Pant B.Com. (Age 53)
    M.B.A., Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Johan van Jaarsveld B.E. (Age 51)
    Ph.D., Chief Technical Officer
  • Dinesh Bishop
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Caroline Cox B.A. (Age 54)
    L.L.B., M.A., Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer
  • Mr. James Agar
    Vice President of Communications

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BHP Group was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:06 PM.

Pros

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

  • BHP Group Limited has shown consistent growth in its stock price, trading up 2.0% recently, indicating positive momentum.
  • The company has a strong financial position with a quick ratio of 1.22 and a current ratio of 1.57, reflecting good liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • BHP Group Limited has a history of paying dividends, providing investors with a potential income stream.
  • Recent acquisitions of shares by large institutional investors like Wellington Management Group LLP and American Century Companies Inc. signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analyst ratings on BHP Group Limited have been generally positive, with a consensus target price of $50.00, suggesting potential for future growth.

Cons

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

  • The company recently cut its dividend, which may be a concern for income-focused investors relying on dividend payments.
  • BHP Group Limited's stock performance has seen fluctuations, with shares trading down during recent periods, indicating potential volatility.
  • While the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, which is considered reasonable, investors should monitor any changes in leverage that could impact financial stability.
  • Market analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some maintaining a "hold" stance, suggesting uncertainty in the short-term outlook.
  • Investors should consider the cyclical nature of the mining industry, as BHP Group Limited's performance is closely tied to commodity prices and global economic conditions.

BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BHP Group stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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.
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What is BHP Group's stock price target for 2024?

6 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for BHP Group's shares. Their BHP share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,660. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,320 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have BHP shares performed in 2024?

BHP Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,689.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BHP stock has decreased by 15.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,275.
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How often does BHP Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BHP Group?

BHP Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.72 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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Is BHP Group a good dividend stock?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 120 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.29%. BHP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 10,434.78%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BHP.

What other stocks do shareholders of BHP Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BHP Group investors own include Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Ferrexpo (FXPO), Anglo American (AAL), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP), GSK (GSK), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) and Vodafone Group Public (VOD).

How do I buy shares of BHP Group?

Shares of BHP stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:BHP) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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