# BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are charging higher today.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · The Motley Fool Australia*

## Key points

- BHP shares have delivered a 58.8% total return over the past 12 months including dividends.
- Copper now contributes about 51% of BHP's total earnings, surpassing iron ore.
- BHP upgraded its copper production guidance to 1.9–2 million tonnes after record output.
- BHP's first half FY26 profit after tax rose 28%, with interim dividends up 46% year-on-year.

**Companies:** BHP Group Ltd
**Countries:** Australia

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