LON:BHP BHP Group (BHP) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 1,952.50 -38.50 (-1.93%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,941.10▼ 1,978.5050-Day Range 1,952.50▼ 2,35552-Week Range 1,941.10▼ 2,707.50Volume1.76 million shsAverage Volume2.27 million shsMarket Capitalization£98.99 billionP/E Ratio1,654.66Dividend Yield5.74%Price TargetGBX 2,717.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get BHP Group alerts: Email Address BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside39.2% UpsideGBX 2,717.14 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.06Based on 5 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.0.87 out of 5 stars 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBHP Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBHP Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about BHP Group's stock forecast and price target. 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 5.35%, 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 9,491.53%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about BHP Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BHP. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBHP Group has a news sentiment score of -0.06. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for BHP Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 44 people have searched for BHP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -2% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added BHP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 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 3.55% of the stock of BHP Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions48.35% of the stock of BHP Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about BHP Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,654.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.25.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BHP Group is 1,654.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 118.03.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 2.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 10:26 AM | msn.comYoungstown group celebrates milestone in assistance to HaitiSeptember 6 at 2:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comBHP Group Limited (LON:BHP) Receives GBX 2,717.14 Average Target Price from AnalystsSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. 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This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.August 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on Top Materials Stocks: BHP Group Ltd (BHPLF), China Molybdenum Co (CMCLF)August 27, 2024 | msn.comBroker gives its verdict on the BHP share priceAugust 16, 2024 | msn.comWhy Perth investors are piling into BHP shares and these top ASX 200 mining stocksAugust 15, 2024 | msn.com4 reasons to buy BHP shares nowAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comDiálogo entre BHP y sindicato en Chile vuelve a fracasar en segundo día de huelgaAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comBHP explora venda de ativos de ouro e cobre no Brasil, dizem fontesAugust 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBHP explores sale of Brazilian gold and copper minesAugust 5, 2024 | marketwatch.comBHP Group falls Monday, still outperforms marketJuly 29, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLundin Mining and BHP to Acquire Filo and Form a 50/50 Joint Venture to Progress the Filo del Sol and Josemaria ProjectsSee 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 Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/3 Dividend9/12/2024Dividend Payable10/03/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining Sub-IndustryNon-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining Current SymbolLON:BHP CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bhp.com Phone44 20 7802 4000FaxN/AEmployees45,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,717.14 High Stock Price TargetGBX 4,500 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,000 Potential Upside/Downside+39.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.18 Trailing P/E Ratio1,654.66 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E Growth-0.78Net Income£7.90 billion Net Margins14.10% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity19.66% Return on Assets13.89% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio45.26 Current Ratio1.70 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£56.03 billion Price / Sales1.77 Cash FlowGBX 264.53 per share Price / Cash Flow7.38 Book ValueGBX 884 per share Price / Book2.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,070,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£98.99 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.87 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc. (Age 58)BSc (Chem), CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.53MMr. Edgar Basto-Baez B.Sc. (Age 57)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.42MMs. Geraldine A. Slattery B.Sc. (Age 55)M.Sc., President of Australia Comp: $1.77MMr. Ragnar Udd M.B.A. (Age 51)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.41MMr. David Mark Lamont ACA (Age 58)B.Com., C.A., Senior Executive Officer Comp: $1.45MMs. 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 BishopVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Caroline Cox B.A. (Age 54)L.L.B., M.A., Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer Mr. James AgarVice President of CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsHargreaves LansdownLON:HLHansa InvestmentLON:HANAriana ResourcesLON:AAUMinds and Machines GroupLON:MMXPremier Veterinary Group plc (PVG.L)LON:PVGView All Competitors 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 has shown resilience in the face of market volatility, making it a stable investment option. With a market capitalization of $139.77 billion, BHP Group Limited is a well-established company with a strong financial standing. Recent trading performance indicates a positive trend, with BHP Group Limited stock trading up 1.6% to $55.18. The company operates in various segments including Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal, providing diversification in its revenue streams. BHP Group Limited has received favorable ratings from analysts, with a consensus target price of $50.00, indicating potential growth. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BHP Group Limited for these reasons: Despite recent positive trading performance, BHP Group Limited's stock has experienced fluctuations, which may pose risks to investors. The company's P/E ratio of 10.61 and P/E/G ratio of 3.45 suggest that the stock may be overvalued compared to its growth prospects. BHP Group Limited's 1-year high of $69.11 indicates potential volatility in the stock price. There is a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, which may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability. While the company has a diverse portfolio, exposure to commodities like Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal can be subject to market fluctuations and regulatory changes. 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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BHP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BHP shares performed this year? BHP Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,689.50 at the start of the year. Since then, BHP shares have decreased by 27.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,952.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of BHP Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BHP Group investors own include Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Ferrexpo (FXPO), Anglo American (AAL), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP) and GSK (GSK). This page (LON:BHP) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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