BHP (NYSE: BHP) details FX rates for 73¢ 2026 interim dividend
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BHP Group Limited confirmed details for its 2026 interim dividend of 73 US cents per share for the half year ended 31 December 2025. Currency conversion rates were fixed around the 6 March 2026 record date.
Holders on the Australian, UK and South African registers will receive payments in AUD, GBP and ZAR, respectively, using the specified USD exchange rates. Example converted amounts are about 103.846887 Australian cents, 54.804805 British pence, 123.833757 New Zealand cents and 1,162.79875 South African cents per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on 26 March 2026.
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FAQ
What dividend has BHP (BHP) declared for the 2026 interim period?
BHP declared an interim dividend of 73 US cents per share. The dividend relates to the half year ended 31 December 2025, with payment to shareholders scheduled for 26 March 2026, subject to the currency conversion methods and exchange rates described in the announcement.
When will BHP (BHP) pay its 2026 interim dividend?
BHP will pay the 2026 interim dividend on 26 March 2026. Shareholders must have been on the relevant share register as of the 6 March 2026 record date, with dividend amounts converted from USD into local currencies using the stated foreign exchange rates.
How is BHP’s 73 US cents interim dividend converted for AUD, GBP and ZAR holders?
Dividends for Australian, UK and South African registers are converted directly from USD. Using the stated rates, this equals about 103.846887 Australian cents, 54.804805 British pence and 1,162.79875 South African cents per ordinary share, reflecting the fixed exchange rates around the record date.
How is the NZD amount for BHP’s 2026 interim dividend determined?
The NZD figure involves a two-step conversion via AUD. Amounts are converted from USD to AUD using the AUD/USD rate, then from AUD to NZD using the NZD/AUD rate of 0.838599. The NZD/USD rate and example NZD per-share figure given are illustrative only.
What exchange rates did BHP (BHP) publish for the 2026 interim dividend?
BHP published specific FX rates for several currencies. These include an AUD/USD rate of 0.702958, NZD/AUD of 0.838599, GBP/AUD of 1.894850, and a ZAR rate implying 1,162.79875 South African cents per share, guiding how USD dividends are converted for shareholders.