Should I buy or sell BHP Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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. View BHP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is BHP Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for BHP Group's stock. Their BHP share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,700. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,367.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BHP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

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 13.0% and is now trading at GBX 2,340. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does BHP Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BHP Group?

BHP Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Investors 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 of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BHP .

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 5.04%. BHP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 10,344.83%. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,340

+15.00 (+0.65%)

(As of 04/19/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 2,310
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2,346
50-Day Range: 2,175
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2,403.50
52-Week Range: 2,157
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2,707.50

Volume: 658,861 shs
Average Volume: 1.11 million shs
Market Capitalization: £118.40 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,017.24
Dividend Yield: 5.13%
Price Target: GBX 2,367.50

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BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.14 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 1.2% Upside
GBX 2,367.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.34
Based on 15 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.

0.39 out of 5 stars

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
BHP Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
BHP Group has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for BHP.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
BHP Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.04%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
BHP Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of BHP Group is 10,344.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BHP.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
BHP Group has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 37 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
6 people have added BHP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, BHP Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.26% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 33.91% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions.

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Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of BHP Group is 2,017.24, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.59.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of BHP Group is 2,017.24, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 142.49.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for BHP Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
BHP Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.86. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

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BHP Stock News Headlines

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BHP Group (LON:BHP) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group

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BHP Group's (BHP) "Neutral" Rating Reaffirmed at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

April 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?

April 8, 2024 | msn.com

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April 2, 2024 | msn.com

BHP Announces Board Changes with Director Retirement and New Appointment

April 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

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BHP To Slash Australian Workforce As Nickel Market Downturn Continues

March 18, 2024 | msn.com

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Dividend Payable: 3/28/2024
Today: 4/20/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:BHP
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.bhp.com
Phone: 44 20 7802 4000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 49,089
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,367.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,700
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,000
Potential Upside/Downside: +1.2%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.14
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.16
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,017.24
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.88
P/E Growth: -0.78
Net Income: £7.39 billion
Net Margins: 13.28%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 19.33%
Return on Assets: 14.74%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 52.52
Current Ratio: 1.57
Quick Ratio: 1.37

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £55.66 billion
Price / Sales: 2.13
Cash Flow: GBX 317.03 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.38
Book Value: GBX 817 per share
Price / Book: 2.86

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 5,060,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £118.40 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.86

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Key Executives

Mr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc. (Age 58)
BSc (Chem), CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.52M
Mr. Edgar Basto-Baez B.Sc. (Age 57)
Chief Operating Officer
Comp: $1.41M
Ms. Geraldine A. Slattery B.Sc. (Age 55)
M.Sc., President of Australia
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. Ragnar Udd M.B.A. (Age 51)
Chief Commercial Officer
Comp: $1.4M
Mr. David Mark Lamont ACA (Age 58)
B.Com., C.A., Senior Executive Officer
Comp: $1.44M
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

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

Pros

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

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in various regions, providing diversification in different markets.
With a long history since 1851, BHP Group Limited has established itself as a reputable and stable company.
BHP Group Limited offers a range of services including marketing support, finance, administrative, and more, providing a comprehensive investment opportunity.
Recent developments in BHP Group Limited's operations have shown positive growth potential, attracting investor interest.
Considering the current stock price of BHP Group Limited, investors may find it at an attractive valuation for potential returns.

Cons

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

Despite its long history, BHP Group Limited's operations may be subject to market volatility and economic uncertainties.
As a resources company, BHP Group Limited's performance can be influenced by fluctuations in commodity prices, impacting investor returns.
Investing in BHP Group Limited may involve exposure to geopolitical risks in various regions where the company operates.
While recent developments show growth potential, there are also risks associated with regulatory changes and environmental concerns in the industry.
Investors should carefully consider the overall market conditions and industry trends before making investment decisions related to BHP Group Limited.

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 Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BHP Group stock right now?: 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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.
View BHP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is BHP Group's stock price target for 2024?: 7 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for BHP Group's stock. Their BHP share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,700. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,367.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BHP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
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 13.0% and is now trading at GBX 2,340.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does BHP Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BHP Group?: BHP Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, February 20th. Investors 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 of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BHP.

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 5.04%. BHP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 10,344.83%. 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:BHP) was last updated on 4/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis

BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About BHP Group Stock (LON:BHP)

BHP Stock Price History

BHP Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

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

Pros

Cons

BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™