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BHP Group (BHP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$58.35
-1.14 (-1.92%)
(As of 07/8/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$58.17
$59.00
50-Day Range
$55.01
$61.63
52-Week Range
$54.28
$69.11
Volume
1.88 million shs
Average Volume
2.45 million shs
Market Capitalization
$147.80 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
4.88%
Price Target
$50.00

BHP Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.3% Downside
$50.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.35% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.67mentions of BHP Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-2.86%
From $5.24 to $5.09 Per Share

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.

0.26 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

164th out of 169 stocks

Metal Mining Industry

22nd out of 22 stocks

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About BHP Group Stock (NYSE:BHP)

BHP Group Limited is a leading natural resources company based in Melbourne, Australia, with a long and successful history in the mining industry dating back to 1851. BHP is one of the largest companies in Australia, and BHP operates in countries around the world. 

The company is engaged in various mineral exploration, mining and processing activities, including zinc, copper, silver, uranium, molybdenum, gold, iron ore and coal. BHP also has a presence in refining and smelting nickel and potash. They are also engaged in development activities that revolve around the mining industry. The company provides towing, freight, marketing support, finance, marketing and trading, administrative and other services. With a global workforce of over 80,000 people, BHP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. 

BHP is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth and demand for commodities. BHP operates in critical growth markets, providing innovation and sustainability. This operating principle has helped BHP become one of the largest mining companies in the world. 

BHP has roots in Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP), incorporated in 1885. The first consignment of Broken Hill ore was smelted in Spotswood, Victoria, in June of 1885. In 1915, BHP diversified into steel manufacturing, building a manufacturing facility in Newcastle, New South Wales. In 2001, BHP merged with Billiton, a mining company founded in the 1860s in the Netherlands, becoming BHP Billiton. 

In August 2016, BHP Billiton recorded the worst annual loss in its history, at $6.4 billion. In 2017, BHP Billiton began to rebrand itself as BHP and announced plans to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas business. In July 2018, BHP Billiton completed the sale of its Fayetteville Onshore U.S. gas assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Merit Energy Company. In August 2021, BHP announced plans to exit the oil and gas industry by merging its hydrocarbon business with Woodside Petroleum. 

BHP has been part of several controversies, such as the Ok Tedi environmental disaster, Bento Rodrigues tailings dam collapse and allegations of drawing waters above the granted limit from aquifers. In response to a sexual harassment and assault investigation in 2021, the company terminated or removed 48 workers from multiple sites. 

BHP is constantly striving to ensure responsible and ethical mining activities while also working toward reducing its environmental impact. As a significant player in the natural resources industry, BHP is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for commodities worldwide while continuing to be a leader and innovator in the mining sector.

BHP Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/19/2019
Today
7/08/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/27/2024
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Metal mining
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
1,457
Year Founded
1851

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$50.00
High Stock Price Target
$50.00
Low Stock Price Target
$50.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-14.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$53.82 billion
Cash Flow
$6.98 per share
Book Value
$19.16 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,532,910,000
Free Float
2,532,403,000
Market Cap
$147.80 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.98

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc.Mr. Mike P. Henry B.Sc. (Age 58)
    BSc (Chem), CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $3.18M
  • Mr. Edgar Basto-Baez B.Sc. (Age 57)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $1.78M
  • Ms. Geraldine A. Slattery B.Sc. (Age 55)
    M.Sc., President of Australia
    Comp: $2.22M
  • Mr. Ragnar Udd M.B.A. (Age 51)
    Chief Commercial Officer
    Comp: $1.77M
  • Mr. David Mark Lamont ACA (Age 58)
    B.Com., C.A., Senior Executive Officer
    Comp: $1.82M
  • 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

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 strong growth in recent quarters, indicating a positive trend in the company's performance.
  • The company's current stock price is favorable for investors looking to enter at a reasonable valuation.
  • BHP Group Limited has a diversified portfolio of assets, reducing risk exposure to any single sector or market.
  • The company has a solid track record of returning value to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
  • Recent developments in the mining industry have created new opportunities for BHP Group Limited to expand its operations and increase profitability.

Cons

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

  • Market volatility and commodity price fluctuations can impact BHP Group Limited's financial performance and stock price.
  • Regulatory changes in the mining industry could pose challenges for the company's operations and profitability.
  • Global economic uncertainties may affect demand for commodities, which could impact BHP Group Limited's revenue and earnings.
  • Environmental and social responsibility concerns related to mining activities could lead to increased scrutiny and costs for the company.
  • Competitive pressures in the mining sector could limit BHP Group Limited's ability to maintain market share and pricing power.
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, July 7, 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 $68.31 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BHP stock has decreased by 14.6% and is now trading at $58.35.
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How were BHP Group's earnings last quarter?

BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 19th. The mining company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.05.

What is Mike Henry's approval rating as BHP Group's CEO?

88 employees have rated BHP Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Henry on Glassdoor.com. Mike Henry has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Henry in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Does BHP Group have any subsidiaries?

BHP Group subsidiaries include Baosteel, Petrohawk Energy, BHP Billiton Finance B.V., BHP Billiton Finance Limited, BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Limited, BHP Billiton Freight Singapore Pte Limited, BHP Billiton Marketing AG, and others.

Who are BHP Group's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of BHP Group include Confluence Investment Management LLC, Institutional & Family Asset Management LLC, GAMMA Investing LLC and Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Michelle Hinchliffe, Gary Goldberg, Xiaoqun Clever, Dion Weisler, Ian Cockerill and Christine O'Reilly.
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How do I buy shares of BHP Group?

Shares of BHP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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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 South32 (S32), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Micron Technology (MU).

This page (NYSE:BHP) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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