BHP Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
6.12%
Last Quarter
$2.24
Past Year
$4.03
Growth Past 5yrs
2.45%
Next Quarter
-
Estimate Next Year
- $6.70
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$68.00
-18.61% Downside
Mean Price Target
$53.83
-35.57% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$44.00
-47.34% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 09, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
BHP Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, BHP (NYSE: BHP) reported an actual EPS of $2.24 for the quarter ending on Feb 16, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.41, resulting in a -7.05% surprise. In the prior quarter (Nov 18, 2025), BHP recorded an actual EPS of $1.81 with a -13.40% surprise. See BHP's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
BHP has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Feb 16, 2026 showing a -7.05% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Nov 18, 2025 recorded a -13.40% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 2.24 | 2.41 | -7.05% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.81 | 2.09 | -13.40% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 3.62 | 2.09 | +73.21% |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1.74 | 1.98 | -12.12% |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 2.73 | 2.75 | -0.73% |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 0.3651 | 2.61 | -86.01% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BHP stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given BHP stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 3 analysts have given their ratings
to BHP out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
1 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$53.83 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -35.57% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for BHP highest price target?
Analysts suggest BHP's stock price would rise to a high of $68.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for BHP over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the BHP stock price could move to $44.00.
What is the average target price for BHP?
BHP stock has an average analyst estimate of $53.83.
At its current price, how far is BHP from its average target price?
BHP shares are currently trading -35.57% below this price target.
What were BHP’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.24 versus consensus estimates of $2.41, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.73.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
BHP's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at - and - $6.70 for the whole year.
What has BHP's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 6.12% EPS growth for BHP in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 2.45% in the past five years.