Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.60%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 3.60%.
BHP Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.60%
Yield on Cost for BHP
BHP now pays $2.92 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-27) | $23.40 | 12.48% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-23) | $63.87 | 4.57% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-26) | $59.55 | 4.90% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-30) | $48.09 | 6.07% |
| Buying today(at $81.02) | $81.02 | 3.60% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.60% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 0.6% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.60%
In 3 years
1.32%
In 5 years
0.67%
In 10 years
0.13%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for BHP Group Limited (BHP).
Starting Yield
3.60%
Ending YOC
3.91%
Year 15 Dividend
$3.17
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$45.78
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.92 | — | 3.60% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.94 | +0.55% | 3.62% | $2.94 |
| Year 2 | $2.95 | +0.55% | 3.64% | $5.89 |
| Year 3 | $2.97 | +0.55% | 3.66% | $8.86 |
| Year 4 | $2.98 | +0.55% | 3.68% | $11.84 |
| Year 5 | $3.00 | +0.55% | 3.70% | $14.84 |
| Year 6 | $3.02 | +0.55% | 3.72% | $17.86 |
| Year 7 | $3.03 | +0.55% | 3.75% | $20.89 |
| Year 8 | $3.05 | +0.55% | 3.77% | $23.95 |
| Year 9 | $3.07 | +0.55% | 3.79% | $27.01 |
| Year 10 | $3.08 | +0.55% | 3.81% | $30.10 |
| Year 11 | $3.10 | +0.55% | 3.83% | $33.20 |
| Year 12 | $3.12 | +0.55% | 3.85% | $36.32 |
| Year 13 | $3.14 | +0.55% | 3.87% | $39.45 |
| Year 14 | $3.15 | +0.55% | 3.89% | $42.61 |
| Year 15 | $3.17 | +0.55% | 3.91% | $45.78 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for BHP stock is 3.60%.
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