India, Feb. 19 -- BHP (BHP.AX, BLT.L, BBL, BHP) reported Tuesday that its attributable profit for the half year ended December 31, 2018 climbed 87 percent to $3.76 billion from last year's 2.02 billion.
Basic earnings per share were 71.0 cents, up 87 percent from 37.9 cents last year.
Underlying attributable profit was $3.73 billion, compared to $4.05 billion a year ago. Underlying basic earnings per share were 70.4 cents, compared to 76.1 cents last year.
Underlying attributable profit from continuing operations was $4.03 billion, compared to $4.40 billion a year ago.
Total revenue was flat at $21.59 billion.
The company announced interim dividend per share of 55 cents, same as last year.
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