BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 2,051.80 +22.80 (+1.12%)

As of 01/17/2025 12:06 PM Eastern

BHP Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
2

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BHP Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for BHP.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,700

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BHP Group, the average price target is GBX 2,700. The highest price target for BHP is GBX 4,500, while the lowest price target for BHP is GBX 2,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.59% from the current price of GBX 2,051.80.

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BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/19/24 to 1/18/25	1 Month Ago 12/20/23 to 12/19/24	3 Months Ago 10/21/23 to 10/20/24	1 Year Ago 1/19/23 to 1/19/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 2,700	GBX 2,700	GBX 2,710	GBX 2,337.86
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

BHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BHP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

BHP Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BHP Group	Basic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.29	2.76
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BHP News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 2,490 ➝ GBX 2,580	+26.10%
11/19/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 2,000	-3.05%
9/9/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Hold	GBX 2,250 ➝ GBX 2,100	+7.44%
7/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,500	+14.26%
7/18/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector perform	GBX 4,400 ➝ GBX 4,500	+105.67%
4/18/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,700	+15.88%
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2/29/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	GBX 2,610 ➝ GBX 2,520	+10.74%
8/23/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,200	-1.50%

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

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 Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these BHP Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BHP Group
Bull Case

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

The stock recently traded at GBX 1,988 ($24.70), showing a 1.8% increase, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Analysts have set an average price target of GBX 2,700 ($33.54), suggesting significant upside potential from the current trading price.
BHP Group Limited has a strong market capitalization of approximately £99.90 billion, reflecting its stability and position as a leading resources company.
The company has received multiple "hold" ratings from analysts, indicating a consensus that it is a stable investment with potential for steady returns.
With a focus on essential resources for renewable energy and sustainable farming, BHP Group Limited is well-positioned to benefit from global trends towards decarbonization and infrastructure development.

BHP Group
Bear Case

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

The stock recently hit a 52-week low of GBX 1,932.72 ($24.18), indicating potential volatility and risk in the short term.
Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with some maintaining "hold" ratings, which may suggest uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The company's P/E ratio is notably high at 1,655.79, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, posing a risk for investors.
Recent trading volume has declined significantly, with a 53% drop from the average session volume, which may indicate reduced investor interest.
The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 45.26, suggesting that the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, which could pose financial risks in adverse market conditions.

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BHP Group is GBX 2,700, with a high forecast of GBX 4,500 and a low forecast of GBX 2,000.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings 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.
: According to analysts, BHP Group's stock has a predicted upside of 31.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: BHP Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BHP Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for BHP Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BHP compares to other companies.

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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target