BHP Group Limited (BHP) Research

BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BHP
Price
$87.87
Day change
-2.76%
Market cap
$218.7B
P/E ratio
21.12x
52-week range
45.74-93.83
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
Next earnings
in 2 months
Analyst price target
$71.50

Recent news

  • BHP shares drop on $2.3B write-down at Canadian potash project

    BHP Group Ltd (LSE:BHP, ASX:BHP) shares saw their largest one-day drop in 14 months on Friday after the miner disclosed a US$2.3 billion write-down tied to its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada, citing higher costs and schedule delays. Shares of the Melbourne-based company fell 5.6% in Sydney trading to about $61 following the announcement, made late on Thursday.

  • BHP flags cost overrun at Jansen potash project, to book $2.3 billion charge

    BHP Group on Thursday warned of ‌cost overruns at its Jansen Stage 2 potash project in Canada and said it will book a $2.3 billion charge as higher costs and additional labour hours drive up spending and ​delay first production.

  • BHP Raises Potash Project Costs, Flags $2.3 Billion Write-Down

    The miner said an expansion of its potash project in Canada will cost $2 billion more than expected.

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  • The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)

Recent insider activity

  • Stone Emma Kate — A-Award (37 shares) on 2026-04-02
  • Stone Emma Kate — A-Award (37 shares) on 2026-04-02
  • Stone Emma Kate — trade (0 shares) on 2026-03-18
  • Goldberg Gary J — trade (24000 shares) on 2026-03-18
  • Henry Michael Parrish — trade (0 shares) on 2026-03-18

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