BHP Group (NYSE: BHP) fixes rand payout for 99c FY26 dividend
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BHP Group Ltd (BHP) confirmed the currency details for its previously declared final dividend of 99 US cents per share for the year ended 30 June 2026. For shareholders on the South African branch register, the dividend is set at 1,580.51520 South African cents per share, using an exchange rate of 15.96480 based on the average rate on 27 August 2026.
Foreign currency exchange rates for other currencies will be determined using rates on a single day or an average period of days ending on or before the Record Date of 4 September 2026 and will be announced on 7 September 2026. The dividend payment date is 23 September 2026.
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Key Figures
Final dividend per share: 99 US cents per share
Exchange rate (USD/ZAR): 15.96480
Dividend per share in South African currency: 1,580.51520 South African cents per ordinary share
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Final dividend per share
99 US cents per share
For the full year ended 30 June 2026
Exchange rate (USD/ZAR)
15.96480
Average rate on 27 August 2026 used for South African branch register
Dividend per share in South African currency
1,580.51520 South African cents per ordinary share
Converted from 99 US cents using 15.96480 exchange rate
Record Date
4 September 2026
Date through which foreign currency exchange rates will be based
FX announcement date
7 September 2026
Date BHP will announce applicable foreign exchange rates for other currencies
Dividend payment date
23 September 2026
Payment date for the final dividend
Key Terms
final dividend, Record Date, JSE Listings Requirements, foreign currency exchange rates, +1 more
5 terms
final dividend financial
"pay a final dividend of 99 US cents per share for the full year"
Record Date financial
"days ending on or before the dividend Record Date, being 4 September 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
JSE Listings Requirements regulatory
"register, in accordance with the JSE Listings Requirements, is based on"
A set of rules and standards a company must meet to be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, covering financial reporting, governance, minimum size, shareholder spread and ongoing disclosure. Think of it as an admission checklist or health inspection for companies that helps ensure basic transparency and reliability. For investors, these requirements matter because they create a baseline of information and oversight that makes companies easier to evaluate, reduces some risks, and supports fair trading and liquidity.
foreign currency exchange rates financial
"exchange rates applicable to the BHP dividend being paid in other currencies"
Foreign currency exchange rates are the prices at which one country’s money is swapped for another’s, determined by markets, banks, and government policies. They matter to investors because they change the value of overseas sales, costs, assets and liabilities—like a conversion fee that can make foreign profits worth more or less when translated back into an investor’s home currency, affecting returns and company earnings.
South African branch register financial
"to shareholders on the BHP Group Limited South African branch register"
FAQ
What final dividend has BHP (BHP) declared for the year ended 30 June 2026?
BHP has declared a final dividend of 99 US cents per share for the full year ended 30 June 2026. This amount applies to all eligible shareholders, with payments converted into local currencies using specified foreign exchange rates.
What exchange rate did BHP (BHP) use to convert its dividend into South African rand?
BHP used an exchange rate of 15.96480 South African rand per US dollar to convert the final dividend of 99 US cents per share into 1,580.51520 South African cents per share for the South African branch register.
When is the record date for BHP (BHP)’s 2026 final dividend?
The Record Date for BHP’s final dividend is 4 September 2026. Foreign currency exchange rates for dividend payments in currencies other than US dollars and South African rand will be based on rates up to this date.
When will BHP (BHP)’s 2026 final dividend be paid?
The final dividend will be paid on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Exchange rates for dividend payments in currencies other than US dollars and South African rand will be announced on 7 September 2026.
When will BHP (BHP) announce foreign exchange rates for other dividend currencies?
BHP will announce the applicable foreign currency exchange rates for the final dividend in other currencies on 7 September 2026. These rates will be based on a single day or an average period of days ending on or before the 4 September 2026 Record Date.
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