Shares Outstanding: 2.54B
The shares outstanding is 2.54B. It is above its 12-month average by 0.08% (2.54B).
BHP Shares Outstanding
Reported quarterly weighted average share count; no daily interpolation.
BHP Average Shares Outstanding Chart
BHP Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart
BHP Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
2.54B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
2.54B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
2.54B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
2.54B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
2.58B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
2.61B
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
2.68B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-2.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.98%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
2.54B
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$81.02
Market Cap
$205.8B
Quarterly Shares Outstanding History
| Period | Weighted Average Shares | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | 2.54B | +0.12% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.54B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2024 | 2.54B | +0.14% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.54B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2023 | 2.54B | +0.10% |
| Q4 2023 | 2.54B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2022 | 2.54B | +0.06% |
| Q4 2022 | 2.54B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2021 | 2.54B | +0.10% |
| Q4 2021 | 2.53B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2020 | 2.53B | +0.02% |
| Q4 2020 | 2.53B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2019 | 2.54B | +0.04% |
| Q4 2019 | 2.53B | -4.70% |
| Q2 2018 | 2.66B | -0.34% |
| Q4 2018 | 2.67B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2017 | 2.67B | +0.04% |
| Q4 2017 | 2.67B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2016 | 2.67B | +0.26% |
| Q4 2016 | 2.66B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2015 | 2.66B | -0.19% |
| Q4 2015 | 2.67B | -0.04% |
| Q2 2014 | 2.67B | +0.28% |
| Q4 2014 | 2.66B | -0.28% |
| Q2 2013 | 2.67B | -0.15% |
| Q4 2013 | 2.67B | +0.02% |
| Q2 2012 | 2.67B | -0.17% |
| Q4 2012 | 2.68B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2011 | 2.68B | -3.43% |
| Q4 2011 | 2.77B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2010 | 2.77B | -0.98% |
| Q4 2010 | 2.80B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2009 | 2.80B | -0.05% |
| Q4 2009 | 2.80B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2008 | 2.80B | -0.12% |
| Q4 2008 | 2.80B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2007 | 2.80B | -4.45% |
| Q4 2007 | 2.93B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2006 | 2.93B | -3.30% |
| Q4 2006 | 3.03B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2005 | 3.03B | -1.46% |
| Q4 2005 | 3.08B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2004 | 3.08B | -1.44% |
| Q4 2004 | 3.12B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2003 | 3.12B | +0.39% |
| Q4 2003 | 3.11B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2002 | 3.11B | +2.98% |
| Q4 2002 | 3.02B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2001 | 3.02B | +64.41% |
| Q4 2001 | 1.84B | +0.00% |
| Q2 2000 | 1.84B | +0.14% |
| Q4 2000 | 1.83B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1999 | 1.83B | +1.81% |
| Q4 1999 | 1.80B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1998 | 1.80B | +3.01% |
| Q4 1998 | 1.75B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1997 | 1.75B | -2.61% |
| Q4 1997 | 1.80B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1996 | 1.80B | +8.26% |
| Q4 1996 | 1.66B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1995 | 1.66B | +3.97% |
| Q4 1995 | 1.60B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1994 | 1.60B | +15.84% |
| Q4 1994 | 1.38B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1993 | 1.38B | +4.08% |
| Q4 1993 | 1.32B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1992 | 1.32B | +5.13% |
| Q4 1992 | 1.26B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1991 | 1.26B | -18.41% |
| Q4 1991 | 1.54B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1990 | 1.54B | +2.35% |
| Q4 1990 | 1.51B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1989 | 1.51B | +1.93% |
| Q4 1989 | 1.48B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1988 | 1.48B | -7.90% |
| Q4 1988 | 1.61B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1987 | 1.61B | -12.17% |
| Q4 1987 | 1.83B | +0.00% |
| Q2 1986 | 1.83B | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the reported weighted average share count used for per-share metrics. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.54B.
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.54B.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.54B.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.54B.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.58B.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.61B.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for BHP stock is 2.68B.
BHP Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.54B |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.54B |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.54B |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.54B |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.53B |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.53B |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.53B |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.54B |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.53B |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.66B |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.67B |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.67B |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.67B |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.67B |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.66B |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.66B |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.67B |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.67B |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.66B |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.67B |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.67B |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.67B |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.68B |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.68B |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.77B |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.77B |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.80B |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.80B |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.80B |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.80B |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.80B |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.80B |
| 2007-06-30 | 2.93B |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.93B |
| 2006-06-30 | 3.03B |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.03B |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.08B |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.08B |
| 2004-06-30 | 3.12B |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.12B |
| 2003-06-30 | 3.11B |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.11B |
| 2002-06-30 | 3.02B |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.02B |
| 2001-06-30 | 1.84B |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.84B |
| 2000-06-30 | 1.83B |
| 1999-12-30 | 1.83B |
| 1999-05-31 | 1.80B |
| 1998-11-30 | 1.80B |
| 1998-05-31 | 1.75B |
| 1997-11-30 | 1.75B |
| 1997-05-31 | 1.80B |
| 1996-11-30 | 1.80B |
| 1996-05-31 | 1.66B |
| 1995-11-30 | 1.66B |
| 1995-05-31 | 1.60B |
| 1994-11-30 | 1.60B |
| 1994-05-31 | 1.38B |
| 1993-11-30 | 1.38B |
| 1993-05-31 | 1.32B |
| 1992-11-30 | 1.32B |
| 1992-05-31 | 1.26B |
| 1991-11-30 | 1.26B |
| 1991-05-31 | 1.54B |
| 1990-11-30 | 1.54B |
| 1990-05-31 | 1.51B |
| 1989-11-30 | 1.51B |
| 1989-05-31 | 1.48B |
| 1988-11-30 | 1.48B |
| 1988-05-31 | 1.61B |
| 1987-11-30 | 1.61B |
| 1987-05-31 | 1.83B |
| 1986-11-30 | 1.83B |
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About BHP Group Limited
BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Mike Henry