BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$51.68 -0.59 (-1.13%)

(As of 10:09 AM ET)

BHP Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
3

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BHP Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BHP.

Consensus Price Target

$68.00
31.58% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BHP Group, the average price target is $68.00. The highest price target for BHP is $68.00, while the lowest price target for BHP is $68.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.58% from the current price of $51.68.

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BHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	1 Month Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	3 Months Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24	1 Year Ago 11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$68.00	$68.00	$50.00	$50.00
Forecasted Upside	31.58% Upside	19.99% Upside	-9.39% Downside	-19.62% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

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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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.76	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	30.08% Upside	123.49% Upside	9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BHP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/4/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$72.00 ➝ $68.00	+11.67%
9/19/2024	Argus 2 of 5 stars	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/16/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	B. Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
5/31/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy
5/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight
3/5/2024	Liberum Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
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10/5/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
9/13/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$47.00 ➝ $50.00	-10.97%
7/7/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
6/28/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral
5/3/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
4/5/2023	CLSA Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform
1/10/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		GBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,300
11/23/2022	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy

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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 Thursday, November 7, 2024. 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:

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in various regions globally, providing diversification and exposure to different markets.
The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments, allowing investors to benefit from multiple revenue streams.
BHP engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, and other valuable resources, which can provide stability and potential growth opportunities.
Recent developments in the company's operations and projects may indicate future growth potential, attracting investors looking for long-term opportunities.
Considering the current stock price of BHP Group Limited, investors may find the company's valuation attractive for potential returns.

BHP Group
Bear Case

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

BHP Group Limited's operations in the resources sector are subject to market volatility and commodity price fluctuations, which can impact profitability.
The company's exposure to various regions and geopolitical risks may pose challenges and uncertainties for investors.
Environmental and regulatory concerns related to mining activities could lead to increased costs and potential legal issues for BHP.
Despite recent developments, competition in the resources industry remains intense, affecting BHP's market position and profitability.
Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with investing in BHP Group Limited, including industry-specific challenges and external factors that may impact the company's performance.

BHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BHP Group is $68.00, with a high forecast of $68.00 and a low forecast of $68.00.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BHP Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BHP shares.
: According to analysts, BHP Group's stock has a predicted upside of 31.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BHP Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: BHP Group has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Jefferies Financial Group, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BHP Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for BHP Group is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how BHP compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BHP) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target