Overall Rating


(2.9/5) Neutral

BHP Billiton ADR (BBL)

Price*: $26.38 | Dividend: $1.16 | Dividend Yield: 4.40%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 7/24/08, at a price of 61.25.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is below average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
BHP Billiton ADR (BBL)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$26.38
Annual Stock Dividend
$1.16
Current Dividend Yield
4.40%

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Company Profile Company Profile

BHP Billiton ADR- (BBL)-operates as a diversified natural resources company. The company operates 10 customer sector groups (CSGs), aligned with the commodities that the company extracts and markets, which includes Aluminium, Base Metals, Uranium, Diamonds and Specialty Products, Energy Coal, Iron Ore, Manganese, Metallurgical Coal, Petroleum, and Stainless Steel Materials. The company was founded in 1860 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. BHP Billiton Plc operates as a subsidiary of BHP Billiton Group.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This large cap stock is not an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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