Quantinno Capital Management LP Increases Stock Position in BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR $BHP

Posted by George Bondi on Jul 31st, 2026

Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in shares of BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:BHP – Free Report) by 21.5% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 493,604 shares of the mining company’s stock after purchasing an additional 87,378 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in BHP Group were worth $35,905,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of BHP. Bayban purchased a new position in BHP Group in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BHP Group during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BHP Group during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in shares of BHP Group by 222.1% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 422 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 291 shares during the period. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of BHP Group by 8,320.0% during the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 421 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 416 shares during the period. 3.79% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently commented on BHP. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of BHP Group in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of BHP Group from $93.00 to $91.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of BHP Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Argus set a $95.00 target price on shares of BHP Group in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of BHP Group in a research report on Monday, June 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $78.00.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on BHP Group

BHP Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting BHP Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Iron ore prices rose as traders assessed potential supply disruptions from BHP’s labor action. Higher iron ore prices can improve realized pricing and support BHP’s earnings outlook, although the benefit may be offset if strikes reduce export volumes. Iron Ore Climbs as Traders Weigh Supply Risks From BHP Strike
Positive Sentiment: Reuters highlighted BHP’s ongoing transformation from an iron ore-heavy miner into a larger copper producer. The strategy could provide greater exposure to copper demand linked to electrification and energy infrastructure, potentially supporting BHP’s long-term valuation. Iron ore giants BHP and Rio are morphing into copper plays
Neutral Sentiment: Discussion of the income available from a $100,000 investment in BHP shares keeps the company’s dividend appeal in focus. This may support interest from income-oriented investors, but it does not represent a new dividend announcement or a change in company fundamentals. How much passive income would $100,000 of BHP shares make?
Negative Sentiment: Unionized iron ore workers at Port Hedland plan to strike on August 8–9, while reports describe the possibility of rolling strikes. Disruption at a key Australian export hub could delay shipments, raise costs and pressure BHP’s near-term production and earnings. BHP Port Hedland iron ore workers to strike August 8-9, union says
Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lowered its FY2026 earnings-per-share forecast to $5.04 from $5.14, below the roughly $5.12 consensus estimate. The reduction signals somewhat weaker expected profitability. BHP Group earnings estimate report
Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put-option activity—30,346 contracts, about 788% above typical volume—indicates increased hedging or bearish speculation around BHP, though options flow alone does not confirm a change in the company’s outlook. BHP Group target of unusually large options trading

BHP Group Stock Performance

BHP Group stock opened at $85.82 on Friday. BHP Group Limited Sponsored ADR has a fifty-two week low of $49.68 and a fifty-two week high of $93.83. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $84.87 and a two-hundred day moving average of $78.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.65 and a quick ratio of 1.28.

About BHP Group

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BHP Group is an Anglo-Australian natural resources company engaged principally in the exploration, development, production and marketing of commodities. Its core businesses include the extraction and processing of iron ore, copper, metallurgical and thermal coal, nickel and other minerals. BHP operates large-scale mining and processing assets and supplies raw materials used across steelmaking, energy and industrial supply chains.

The company has a global operating footprint with significant assets and projects in Australia and the Americas, and commercial activities that serve customers worldwide.