How many analysts currently have 'buy' ratings on BHP’s Sydney-listed stock, and how does that compare to historical levels?

Just four of the 30 brokers tracked by Bloomberg have buy ratings on BHP Group Ltd.'s Sydney-listed stock — the lowest number of 'buy' recommendations ever recorded ahead of its full-year earnings announcement.

What key operational factor has contributed to lowered earnings expectations for BHP this fiscal year?

BHP unveiled weaker copper production guidance last month, expecting output to fall to as low as 1.65 million tons in the fiscal year that started in July due to declining grades at its South American mines.

BHP Heads Into Earnings With Fewest 'Buy' Ratings Ever

Aug 16, 2026

Ahead of full-year results, BHP faces record-low analyst buy ratings as copper production guidance weakens due to declining mine grades in South America. Despite the pessimism, shares have surged 35% this year trading at elevated valuations.

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