Vinva Investment Management Ltd cut its position in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 421,415 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 7,760 shares during the quarter. Newmont accounts for about 0.7% of Vinva Investment Management Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. Vinva Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Newmont were worth $35,626,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEM. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Newmont in the 2nd quarter valued at about $919,170,000. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in Newmont by 45.0% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 15,587,917 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $908,152,000 after acquiring an additional 4,839,447 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in shares of Newmont by 6.3% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 7,444,729 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $433,236,000 after purchasing an additional 438,748 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Newmont by 33.8% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 4,925,237 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $414,270,000 after purchasing an additional 1,244,845 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Partners lifted its holdings in shares of Newmont by 4,090.7% in the 2nd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 4,643,057 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $272,558,000 after purchasing an additional 4,532,263 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.85% of the company’s stock.
Newmont Stock Up 0.2%
NEM stock opened at $116.37 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $117.25 and its two-hundred day moving average is $96.95. The company has a market capitalization of $126.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.39. Newmont Corporation has a 52 week low of $42.03 and a 52 week high of $134.88. The company has a current ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
Newmont Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 3rd will be issued a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a positive change from Newmont’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 3rd. Newmont’s payout ratio is currently 16.28%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages recently commented on NEM. Argus upped their price objective on Newmont from $75.00 to $94.00 in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on shares of Newmont from $120.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Scotiabank lifted their price objective on shares of Newmont from $114.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on shares of Newmont from $145.00 to $140.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on shares of Newmont from $123.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.15.
Read Our Latest Research Report on NEM
Key Stories Impacting Newmont
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded NEM to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which typically attracts buying interest and can lift near-term sentiment among retail and model-driven investors. Newmont (NEM) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research has raised near-term EPS estimates for Newmont (Q3 and Q4 2026), lifting fundamentals expectations—this supports higher earnings-per-share forecasts and improves the stock’s forward valuation (consensus full-year EPS ~ $3.45).
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target on NEM to $150, signaling bullish conviction from a major bank and giving investors a higher upside reference point. Citigroup Increases Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Price Target to $150.00
- Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions pushed gold toward record highs, a clear tailwind for gold miners’ revenues and margins—this macro driver supports Newmont’s commodity-linked upside. With Iran Sending Gold Over $5,000, the Best Gold Stocks and ETFs to Buy Now
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces discuss whether Wall Street’s optimistic broker recommendations are meaningful; coverage may drive short-term flows but analysts’ consensus is mixed, so impact is uncertain. Is Newmont (NEM) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
- Negative Sentiment: TD Securities reduced its expectations for Newmont, which pressures sentiment from institutional investors and can weigh on short-term performance. TD Securities Has Lowered Expectations for Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Stock Price
- Negative Sentiment: Earlier analyst downgrades triggered a sharp intraday sell-off (reported trading down ~8% after a downgrade), creating lingering volatility and a stubborn headline risk. Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Trading Down 8% After Analyst Downgrade
- Negative Sentiment: Recent write-ups noted material intraday dips (around 2.7–2.8% in prior sessions), reflecting that selling pressure can reappear despite positive analyst notes. Why Newmont Corporation (NEM) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
About Newmont
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) is a leading global gold mining company engaged in the exploration, development, processing and reclamation of gold properties. The company’s core business centers on the production of gold, with additional byproduct metals produced from its operations. Newmont operates a portfolio of long‑lived mines and development projects, and its activities span the full mine life cycle from early-stage exploration through to mining, milling and closure.
Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Newmont has grown through organic development and strategic acquisitions.
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