BHP Group Limited

BHP · Basic Materials

About BHP Group Limited (BHP)

BHP Group Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

BHP trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$57.56
Market Cap
A$292.57B
52-Week High
A$68.77
52-Week Low
A$40.18
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

A$1,000 Invested in BHP Group Limited (BHP)

1 Year
A$1,379
+38%
3 Years
A$1,482
+48%
5 Years
A$2,404
+140%
10 Years
A$5,491
+449%
Since IPO
A$152,087
+15109%

How much would A$1,000 invested in BHP be worth today?

What would A$1,000 invested in BHP 1 year ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in BHP Group Limited (BHP) in 2025 would be worth A$1,379 as of November 2026, representing a +37.9% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in BHP 3 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in BHP Group Limited (BHP) in 2023 would be worth A$1,482 as of November 2026, representing a +48.2% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in BHP 5 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in BHP Group Limited (BHP) in 2021 would be worth A$2,404 as of November 2026, representing a +140.3% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in BHP 10 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in BHP Group Limited (BHP) in 2016 would be worth A$5,491 as of November 2026, representing a +449.1% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in BHP at IPO be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in BHP Group Limited (BHP) at IPO would be worth A$152,087 as of November 2026, representing a +15108.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.32%
Positive Months
257
55% of 465
Negative Months
206
44% of 465
Data Period
38+ years
465 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1999 (+27.0%)
Best month on avg: April (+3.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2008 (-24.1%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.6%)

Over the past 38+ years (465 months), BHP Group Limited (BHP) has averaged a monthly return of +1.32% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 257 positive months (55%) and 206 negative months (44%). The best month in BHP's history was April 1999 with a +27.0% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -24.1%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and September the weakest (-0.6%).

BHP's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +61.2%, and the worst was 2015 at -31.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 38 years of trading history, BHP Group Limited (BHP) has delivered an average annual return of +16.34% with a median return of +15.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.75%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (76%) and losses in 9 years (24%).

BHP's best year was 1999 with a +72.58% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -30.09%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. BHP achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+16.34%
Best Year
1999 (+72.58%)
Worst Year
2015 (-30.09%)
Positive Years
29/38
Year Return Start End
2026 +31.75% A$43.69 A$57.56
2025 +19.97% A$36.41 A$43.69
2024 -17.22% A$43.99 A$36.41
2023 +16.90% A$37.63 A$43.99
2022 +38.49% A$27.17 A$37.63
2021 +8.04% A$25.15 A$27.17
2020 +15.30% A$21.81 A$25.15
2019 +26.51% A$17.24 A$21.81
2018 +22.63% A$14.06 A$17.24
2017 +23.51% A$11.38 A$14.06
2016 +43.69% A$7.92 A$11.38
2015 -30.09% A$11.33 A$7.92
2014 -19.35% A$14.05 A$11.33
2013 +6.60% A$13.18 A$14.05
2012 +11.96% A$11.77 A$13.18
2011 -21.78% A$15.05 A$11.77
2010 +8.03% A$13.93 A$15.05
2009 +47.66% A$9.44 A$13.93
2008 -22.37% A$12.16 A$9.44
2007 +62.02% A$7.50 A$12.16
2006 +13.71% A$6.60 A$7.50
2005 +51.65% A$4.35 A$6.60
2004 +28.77% A$3.38 A$4.35
2003 +23.53% A$2.74 A$3.38
2002 +5.08% A$2.60 A$2.74
2001 +17.03% A$2.22 A$2.60
2000 -0.27% A$2.23 A$2.22
1999 +72.58% A$1.29 A$2.23
1998 -11.59% A$1.46 A$1.29
1997 -17.49% A$1.77 A$1.46
1996 -2.35% A$1.81 A$1.77
1995 +10.54% A$1.64 A$1.81
1994 +14.88% A$1.43 A$1.64
1993 +36.94% A$1.04 A$1.43
1992 +0.46% A$1.04 A$1.04
1991 +41.85% A$0.73 A$1.04
1990 +13.61% A$0.64 A$0.73
1989 +49.72% A$0.43 A$0.64

Frequently Asked Questions: BHP

What sector is BHP in? ▼

BHP operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.

How has BHP performed historically? ▼

Over 38 years of trading history, BHP has posted gains in 29 years (76% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +72.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in BHP? ▼

You can invest in BHP through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BHP.

Last updated: 11/1/2026