Why is BHP GROUP LTD stock price going up?
Bulls say
Sector Sentiment
BHP's share price has moved up to our £20 target price, supported by signs of improving sentiment in the sector, particularly given iron ore is back above US$100/t.
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The quantitative stock rating system created by TipRanks shows that BHP GROUP LTD price is neutral. Its Smart Score¹ of 7 indicates BHP GROUP LTD is a top stock to add to your watchlist.
Smart Score
Bulls say
Sector Sentiment
BHP's share price has moved up to our £20 target price, supported by signs of improving sentiment in the sector, particularly given iron ore is back above US$100/t.
Bears say
Capital Expenditure Increase
Jansen Stage 1 capital expenditure has increased by 22-29% to US$7.0-7.4B due to cost inflation, design changes, and lower production during construction.
Dividend Outlook
With group net debt towards the top end of its target range and near-term free cash flow yields lower than peer average, significant upside to dividend outlook is not expected.
Project Delays
Stage 2 of the Jansen project is facing potential delays in its start-up timeline, with the capex changes currently unknown.
The price of BHP GROUP LTD today, as of October 1, 2026, was $3170. That's down -1.60% from the previous session's BHP GROUP LTD closing price.
The BHP GROUP LTD price is declining this week. Compared to last week, the rate of BHP GROUP LTD is down -2.10%, and it's down -7.10% from one month ago.
The 52-week BHP GROUP LTD price high is $3586.00, while the 52-week BHP GROUP LTD price low is $1971.50.
Year to date, BHP GROUP LTD price is up 53.70% from the beginning of the year and has had a return of 53.70% in the last 12 months.
The sentiment score², indicating how the crowd feels about BHP GROUP LTD stock is NEGATIVE. The sentiment signal³ observed at the start of the market session, offering insights into whether BHP GROUP LTD stock price today is likely to increase, decrease, or remain steady, is BEARISH.
Table with the sentiment of BHP GROUP LTD stock in Oktober 2026
Based on analysts giving ratings to BHP GROUP LTD stock, the consensus⁴ is HOLD. Hedge funds activity⁵ increased in the last quarter, while Insider activity⁶ trend is bearish (sold BHP GROUP LTD shares)
BHP GROUP LTD Technical Analysis
Positive
0.57Simple moving average: 20/200 days
Momentum: 12 month change
BHP GROUP LTD Insider Activity
sold sharesNet -315K shares last quarter
BHP GROUP LTD Fundamentals
+19.0%
+12.0%Return on equity: last 12 months
Asset growth: 12 month change
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Analysts forecast BHP GROUP LTD stock price will fall in the next 12 months. Based on 2 Wall Street analysts offering BHP GROUP LTD price predictions in the last 3 months, the average price target is $61.50.
The highest BHP GROUP LTD stock forecast is $61.50, while the lowest is $61.50. The average BHP GROUP LTD price target represents a -27.51% change from the actual price of $3170.00.
Overview of stock forecast and price predictions 2026. Analyst price targets and consensus are estimates only and do not constitute guarantees of future outcomes.
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BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, cobalt, and metallurgical and energy coal. The company is also involved in the mining, smelting, and refining of nickel, as well as potash development activities. In addition, it provides towing, freight, marketing and trading, marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
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The price of BHP GROUP LTD stock today, as of October 1, 2026, was 3170. That's down -1.60% from the previous session's BHP GROUP LTD closing price.
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