When Aussie investors hunt for steady income from ASX blue-chips, both Northern Star Resources Ltd and BHP Group Ltd tend to land high on the shortlist.
As a pure-play gold stock, Northern Star's fortunes are closely tied to gold prices, making it a classic option for investors seeking precious metal exposure but with the scale and liquidity of an ASX top-20 company.
Recent dividend history shows Northern Star lifting its annual payout to $0.55 per share, franked, as of the most recent year.
BHP now carries a higher P/E ratio than Northern Star.
While Northern Star has tracked lower this year, BHP has enjoyed price momentum.
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Northern Star Resources vs BHP shares: Income investor meeting When Aussie investors hunt for steady income from ASX blue-chips, both Northern Star Resources Ltd and BHP Group Ltd tend to land high on the shortlist.
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When Aussie investors hunt for steady income from ASX blue-chips, both Northern Star Resources Ltd and BHP Group Ltd tend to land high on the shortlist.
Northern Star Resources is a homegrown gold producer, operating mining projects in Western Australia and Alaska. The company has grown through acquisitions and still invests heavily in exploration. As a pure-play gold stock, Northern Star's fortunes are closely tied to gold prices, making it a classic option for investors seeking precious metal exposure but with the scale and liquidity of an ASX top-20 company.
A couple of fundamentals stand out for income seekers:.
Recent dividend history shows Northern Star lifting its annual payout to $0.55 per share, franked, as of the most recent year.
BHP Group is one of the biggest names on the ASX—and indeed, in global mining. The company unified its listing structure in 2022, further streamlining its position as an Aussie share market leader.
BHP now carries a higher P/E ratio than Northern Star.
Comparing recent share price action until 24 September 2026:.
While Northern Star has tracked lower this year, BHP has enjoyed price momentum.
Northern Star Resources offers a franked yield and exposure to gold for diversification, but its lower yield and negative YTD return make it a less compelling choice on income grounds right now.
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