BHP report pre-market and analysts expect NPAT of $6.9 billion (range $6.6 billion to $7.02 billion), with sales of $34.1 billion. The interim dividend is expected to be 60c. Interestingly NPAT profit has missed estimates for the past five semi-annual periods on Bloomberg data. Watch out for costs cuts and potentially lower future capex spend. BHP is currently trading right in the key zone, having found good sellers between a$38.20 to a$38.40 since October.