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18 Aug 2026, 06:52 UTC · 1h ago
BHP profit rises 9% as copper becomes biggest earnings contributor
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BHP's full-year attributable profit increased by 9% to US$9.83 billion, with underlying attributable profit rising 30% to US$13.2 billion. — Strong bottom-line growth and significant underlying profit beats typically drive upward price movement for the equity.
+0.60BHP increased total dividends for FY2026 to US$1.72 per share, up from US$1.10 in the previous year. — A substantial increase in shareholder payouts is a strong positive signal for income investors and share price support.
+0.50Copper has become BHP's largest contributor to underlying EBITDA, generating US$18 billion (54% of the total), a 48% year-on-year increase. — This demonstrates a successful strategic shift toward higher-growth energy transition metals, reducing reliance on iron ore.
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BHP recognized a US$2.3 billion impairment charge relating to the Jansen potash project in Canada. — Large impairments indicate capital inefficiency or project cost overruns, acting as a drag on reported earnings.
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The company reported a 9% increase in full-year attributable profit and a 30% rise in underlying attributable profit, driven by strong copper prices.
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