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NYSE · BHP
BHP Group Limited
Basic Materials · Industrial Materials
$84.77
Up+$0.03 (+0.04%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:35 AM
SID Score
7.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
45/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 309.34B
- P/E ratio
- 13.58
- Dividend yield
- 2.58%
- 52-week range
- $51.83 – $98.71
- Volume
- 1.52M
- Avg. volume
- 3.22M
Price performance
BHP price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
BHP closed at $84.77 after 20 trading sessions, down 4.85% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $84.77
- Period change
- -4.85%
- Period low
- $84.74
- Period high
- $98.69
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $85.02 | $85.09 | $84.09 | $84.77 | 1.52M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $83.81 | $85.335 | $83.36 | $84.74 | 3.07M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $88.04 | $88.20 | $86.68 | $87.15 | 1.92M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $87.78 | $88.26 | $86.59 | $87.35 | 3.68M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $92.61 | $93.56 | $91.69 | $92.25 | 1.92M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $93.00 | $93.61 | $91.91 | $91.99 | 2.58M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $89.48 | $91.02 | $89.32 | $90.42 | 1.78M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $94.49 | $94.49 | $92.21 | $92.71 | 2.56M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $92.97 | $94.33 | $92.62 | $93.43 | 2.12M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $93.03 | $94.29 | $92.735 | $92.82 | 2.68M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $96.07 | $96.11 | $93.82 | $93.92 | 1.96M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $97.24 | $97.24 | $94.63 | $95.15 | 1.66M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $95.52 | $96.82 | $95.155 | $96.37 | 2.22M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $96.99 | $97.43 | $95.9209 | $96.33 | 2.22M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $95.86 | $98.71 | $95.86 | $98.69 | 2.94M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $97.31 | $97.83 | $96.60 | $97.13 | 3.97M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $95.72 | $97.27 | $95.44 | $97.03 | 3.78M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $91.01 | $94.1699 | $90.93 | $93.63 | 2.52M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $92.67 | $93.83 | $91.37 | $92.29 | 4.25M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $88.65 | $90.46 | $88.235 | $89.09 | 3.34M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining Petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low nickel prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $47.80
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 5
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | HSBC GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH | Hold | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | MACQUARIE RESEARCH | Neutral | — |
| Jul 5, 2026 | JEFFERIES | Hold | — |
| May 5, 2026 | CLARKSONS SECURITIES AS | Buy | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | MACQUARIE RESEARCH | Neutral | — |
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BHP Group Limited Stock Performance
BHP Group Limited shares closed at $84.77, reflecting a decline of 2.85% over the past month and a steeper 6.69% pullback over the trailing three-month period, per SID market data. Despite this near-term weakness, the stock has delivered a robust 56.32% gain over the past twelve months, underscoring a strong longer-term recovery trajectory. Technically, BHP is trading below its 50-day moving average of $87.75 but remains well above its 200-day moving average of $77.40, suggesting the broader uptrend remains intact even as short-term momentum has stalled. The 14-day RSI has dropped to 19.7, placing the stock firmly in oversold territory according to Massive/Polygon data. BHP's beta of 0.677 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 3.22 million shares, reflecting consistent institutional participation in the Basic Materials sector heavyweight.
BHP Group Limited Valuation Analysis
BHP Group Limited currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.58, which is moderate for the Basic Materials sector and reflects steady profitability from its diversified mining operations, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at a notably low 0.31, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate is significantly outpacing its valuation multiple according to SEC filings. BHP's price-to-book ratio of 3.34 indicates the market values the company at more than three times its book value, consistent with a high-quality resource producer commanding a premium. The dividend yield of 3.74% provides a meaningful income component, positioning BHP as an attractive option for yield-focused investors within the commodities space. With a market capitalization of approximately $309.3 billion, BHP remains one of the largest publicly traded mining companies globally. The combination of a low PEG ratio and mid-teens P/E reflects a valuation anchored in tangible earnings growth.
Smart Money Activity for BHP
BHP Group Limited registers a composite smart money score of 45 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional component scores a strong 21.0 out of 25, indicating substantial and sustained positioning by large asset managers and funds in the stock. In contrast, the insider activity score sits at 0.0 out of 25, reflecting minimal directional conviction from company executives. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 4 insider transactions over the past 90 days, evenly split between 2 purchases and 2 sales, resulting in no net directional bias from management. Dark pool activity scores 12.1 out of 25, suggesting moderate but not outsized off-exchange trading interest. Congressional trading activity registers at 12 out of 25, indicating limited legislative interest per 13F institutional filings. The divergence between high institutional conviction and flat insider activity creates a mixed signal, with professional money managers maintaining significant exposure while corporate insiders remain balanced in their transactions.
BHP Group Limited Earnings Outlook
BHP Group Limited's most recently reported quarter showed actual earnings per share of $5.20 against a consensus estimate of $5.08, representing a positive surprise of $0.12, or approximately 2.4%, according to company earnings reports. This beat demonstrates BHP's ability to outperform expectations amid fluctuating commodity prices. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $5.08 per share for the upcoming reporting period dated August 21, 2026, per analyst estimates compiled by SID. An additional forward estimate of $5.10 per share is penciled in for the August 17, 2026 reporting period, indicating consensus expectations for relatively stable sequential earnings performance. The narrow spread between these forward estimates suggests analysts anticipate consistent operational output from BHP's iron ore, copper, and potash segments. The company's track record of meeting or exceeding estimates supports the reliability of current consensus projections as BHP navigates a complex global commodities demand environment.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BHP
Wall Street coverage of BHP Group Limited reflects a predominantly cautious consensus, with the majority of recent analyst actions reiterating hold-equivalent ratings. On July 14, 2026, HSBC Global Investment Research maintained its Hold rating, while Macquarie Research reiterated a Neutral stance on July 13, 2026, per Wall Street analyst reports. Jefferies similarly maintained its Hold rating on July 5, 2026. The lone bullish voice among recent coverage comes from Clarksons Securities, which reiterated a Buy rating on May 5, 2026. Macquarie had also previously reaffirmed its Neutral position on February 25, 2026, per SID consensus data. Out of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry hold or neutral recommendations while only one maintains a buy, resulting in an approximate 80% hold consensus. This distribution suggests analysts broadly view BHP as fairly valued at current levels, with limited near-term catalysts to justify a more constructive outlook despite the stock's deeply oversold RSI reading of 19.7.
