BHP Sees Profit Decline Due to Decreased Iron Ore Prices

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Aug 19 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

BHP Profit Decline: BHP reported a 26% drop in underlying attributable profit to $10.16 billion for FY25, marking its lowest full-year profit since 2020, primarily due to a 19% decrease in iron ore prices.
Revenue and Earnings Impact: Revenue fell 8% year-on-year to $51.3 billion, with underlying earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortisation decreasing by 10%.
Copper Production Growth: Copper production exceeded 2 million tonnes for the first time, contributing nearly half of the group's earnings, driven by increased output from the Escondida mine in Chile.
Dividend and Future Outlook: The final dividend was reduced to $0.60 per share, while BHP maintained its capital expenditure guidance at $11 billion for FY26 and FY27, expressing confidence in long-term demand for commodities despite a mixed global economic outlook.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.