LON:BHP BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free BHP Stock Alerts GBX 2,337 -11.00 (-0.47%) (As of 04:35 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,314▼ 2,35650-Day Range 2,175▼ 2,403.5052-Week Range 2,157▼ 2,707.50Volume1.12 million shsAverage Volume1.10 million shsMarket Capitalization£118.25 billionP/E Ratio2,014.66Dividend Yield5.13%Price TargetGBX 2,367.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get BHP Group alerts: Email Address BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.14 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.4% UpsideGBX 2,367.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.26Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.0.38 out of 5 stars 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBHP 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 CoverageBHP Group has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BHP. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBHP 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 GrowthBHP Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BHP Group is 10,344.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BHP. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBHP Group has a news sentiment score of 0.26. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 43 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -4% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 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. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, BHP Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.26% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 33.91% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 2,012.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.96.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 2,012.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 125.97.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for BHP Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBHP 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad TradeSmithThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)There's been a lot of buzz surrounding A.I. over the past year... Most of it is just hype and speculation. But there's one recent A.I. development you NEED to hear about...Click here to see Louis' new video for yourself. 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.Read More BHP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BHP Stock News HeadlinesApril 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial GroupApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group (LON:BHP) Rating Reiterated by Berenberg BankApril 23, 2024 | DTI (Ad)A new way to collect income from stocksMost people think of BUYING options when they talk about options. It’s how speculators leverage large sums of money hoping that a stock moves in the “right” direction over a certain period of time. The problem is - they don’t always pay off when you buy them. In fact, a contributing writer at the Financial Post studied options extensively… April 18, 2024 | marketwatch.comBHP Maintains Annual Guidance as 3Q Iron-Ore Production Falls 7% -- UpdateApril 18, 2024 | msn.comAre BHP shares a buy following the miner's quarterly update?April 18, 2024 | ft.comBHP told to hand over executives’ employment details in Brazil dam disaster litigationApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: BHP Group Ltd (OtherBHPLF) and Centamin (OtherCELTF)April 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAustralian Stocks: BHP Shares Gain on Q3 UpdateApril 23, 2024 | DTI (Ad)A new way to collect income from stocksMost people think of BUYING options when they talk about options. It’s how speculators leverage large sums of money hoping that a stock moves in the “right” direction over a certain period of time. The problem is - they don’t always pay off when you buy them. In fact, a contributing writer at the Financial Post studied options extensively… April 17, 2024 | marketwatch.comBHP Maintains Annual Guidance as 3Q Iron-Ore Production Falls 7%April 17, 2024 | wsj.comBHP Maintains Annual Guidance as Third-Quarter Iron-Ore Production Falls 7%April 16, 2024 | msn.comOne of world's biggest mining companies expands horizons with innovative solution: 'An absolute revolution for the industry'April 15, 2024 | afr.comRio and BHP’s massive US copper mine faces religious freedom challengeApril 13, 2024 | msn.comJohannesburg: 11 Apr 2024 (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) Investec Bank Limited today announced an upcoming potential automatic exercise of autocall notes linked to the BHP Group ...April 13, 2024 | msn.comTwo of world's biggest mining companies join forces to make unprecedented change in steel production: 'We must find better ways'April 11, 2024 | msn.comOwn BHP shares? Here's your quarterly update previewApril 10, 2024 | afr.comThe eight stocks most loved by Australia’s best fund managersApril 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP 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.comWhy top brokers say Rio Tinto stock is a better buy than BHPApril 2, 2024 | msn.comBHP Announces Board Changes with Director Retirement and New AppointmentApril 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBHP Group Should Be Added By Investors Seeking Income And An Attractive Total ReturnMarch 27, 2024 | fool.com.auDown 14% in 2024, why is the BHP share price sliding again today?March 23, 2024 | fool.com.auWhy the BHP share price crushed the benchmark this weekMarch 18, 2024 | fool.com.auBuying BHP shares? You'll want to read thisMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBHP To Slash Australian Workforce As Nickel Market Downturn ContinuesMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comAustralia's BHP confirms some contractors removed from West Musgrave projectMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP Jul 2024 57.500 putSee More Headlines Receive BHP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BHP Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Today4/23/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:BHP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bhp.com Phone44 20 7802 4000FaxN/AEmployees49,089Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,367.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,700 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,000 Potential Upside/Downside+0.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.16 Trailing P/E Ratio2,024.14 Forward P/E Ratio10.92 P/E Growth-0.78Net Income£7.39 billion Net Margins13.28% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity19.33% Return on Assets14.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio52.52 Current Ratio1.57 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£55.66 billion Price / Sales2.13 Cash FlowGBX 318.11 per share Price / Cash Flow7.38 Book ValueGBX 817 per share Price / Book2.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,060,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£118.81 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.86 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! 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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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 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. View BHP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is BHP Group's stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street research analysts 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 anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 2,367.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.4% 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 shares have decreased by 13.2% and is now trading at GBX 2,334. 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 announced 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 dividend yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date 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). 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