BHP Group Limited

ASX:BHP Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$270.8b

BHP Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

BHP Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -8.2%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 12.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 1.4% per year. BHP Group's return on equity is 23.4%, and it has net margins of 19%.

Key information

-8.18%

Earnings growth rate

-8.24%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth22.33%
Revenue growth rate-1.39%
Return on equity23.41%
Net Margin18.97%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Copper And Potash Expansion Will Expose Long Term Earnings And Margin Vulnerabilities

Catalysts About BHP Group BHP Group is a diversified mining company with large operations in copper, iron ore, steelmaking coal, uranium, gold and potash. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

It's Unlikely That BHP Group Limited's (ASX:BHP) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Oct 16
It's Unlikely That BHP Group Limited's (ASX:BHP) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

An Intrinsic Calculation For BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Jun 02
An Intrinsic Calculation For BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From BHP Group Limited's (ASX:BHP) Earnings Yet

Apr 27
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From BHP Group Limited's (ASX:BHP) Earnings Yet

Here's Why BHP Group (ASX:BHP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Apr 08
Here's Why BHP Group (ASX:BHP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
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Focus On Copper And Potash Expansion Will Shape Future Success

BHP's strategic investments in copper and potash aim to align with long-term demand trends, potentially boosting future revenue growth.
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Upcoming Potash And Copper Projects Will Strengthen Global Market Position

BHP's investments in potash and copper, combined with operational excellence, promise long-term revenue and margin growth through strategic developments and increasing global demand.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How BHP Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:BHP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2553,98810,24313,4610
30 Sep 2552,6259,63113,4610
30 Jun 2551,2629,01913,4610
31 Mar 2552,43210,20313,4440
31 Dec 2453,60211,38613,4270
30 Sep 2454,6309,64213,4270
30 Jun 2455,6587,89713,4270
31 Mar 2455,3627,64412,8180
31 Dec 2355,0657,39112,2080
30 Sep 2354,44110,15612,2080
30 Jun 2353,81712,92112,2080
31 Mar 2356,87815,57611,8800
31 Dec 2260,56418,23111,5520
30 Sep 2262,98819,23811,5520
30 Jun 2265,09820,24511,5520
31 Mar 2264,65718,08911,2480
31 Dec 2163,90315,93210,9430
30 Sep 2160,57913,73110,9430
30 Jun 2157,25511,52910,9430
31 Mar 2147,0339,2359,4690
31 Dec 2044,9507,15610,8280
30 Sep 2044,0877,55610,8280
30 Jun 2039,1537,8489,4110
31 Mar 2044,8128,70410,9780
31 Dec 1945,8329,45211,9380
30 Sep 1945,0609,04711,9380
30 Jun 1944,5728,64111,5330
31 Mar 1943,7128,73911,9730
31 Dec 1843,6498,83612,0090
30 Sep 1843,5187,73112,0090
30 Jun 1843,1296,62612,0090
31 Mar 1842,0725,5806,2230
31 Dec 1737,6875,00510,7170
30 Sep 1737,0165,68410,7170
30 Jun 1735,9476,36210,4130
31 Mar 1736,6824,18911,7680
31 Dec 1634,6982,48811,7300
30 Sep 1633,027-1,94811,7300
30 Jun 1629,005-49010,2740
31 Mar 1633,653-6,24813,4560
31 Dec 1535,936-6,11114,8070
30 Sep 1540,527-1,34414,8110
30 Jun 1545,1243,42215,0020

Quality Earnings: BHP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BHP's current net profit margins (19%) are lower than last year (21.2%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BHP's earnings have declined by 8.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: BHP's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: BHP had negative earnings growth (-10%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Metals and Mining industry average (24.4%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: BHP's Return on Equity (23.4%) is considered high.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/23 08:29
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/23 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

BHP Group Limited is covered by 59 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ColemanArgus Research Company
Ayan GhoshAvior Capital Markets
Amos FletcherBarclays