Cauble & Harre Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 4,581 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $334,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of NEM. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Newmont during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Newmont in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in shares of Newmont in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Newmont in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in Newmont during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. 68.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have issued reports on NEM. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on shares of Newmont from $145.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Newmont from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on shares of Newmont from $122.50 to $111.40 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. TD upped their target price on shares of Newmont from $127.00 to $133.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Newmont from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Newmont presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.59.
More Newmont News
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Gold reached record levels. Spot gold traded above $4,500 an ounce and was on track for a third consecutive weekly gain. A softer U.S. dollar, bond-market volatility and inflation concerns increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, improving the potential revenue and cash-flow outlook for Newmont. Why Is Newmont Stock Surging Friday?
- Positive Sentiment: Strong operating performance and capital returns supported sentiment. Newmont reported record second-quarter free cash flow of $2.2 billion and operating cash flow of $2.9 billion, remains on track to produce 5.3 million attributable gold ounces in 2026, and has returned approximately $1.9 billion through dividends and share repurchases since its prior earnings report.
- Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank raised its earnings forecast. The firm increased its FY2026 EPS estimate to $8.96 from $8.83, maintained an “Outperform” rating and set a $149 price target. The median target among 10 analysts is reported at $145.50, suggesting analysts generally see additional upside.
- Neutral Sentiment: Newmont appointed Peter Beaven as an independent director. Effective September 1, Beaven is expected to join the Audit Committee, adding finance and global mining experience. The appointment is strategically supportive but is unlikely to materially change near-term earnings. Newmont Appoints Peter Beaven to Board of Directors
- Neutral Sentiment: Newmont agreed to sell a Nevada gold project to StrikePoint for $70 million. The transaction may help streamline the portfolio and monetize a noncore asset, although the immediate earnings impact was not provided. StrikePoint to Buy Nevada Gold Project from Newmont
- Negative Sentiment: Reported insider trading was a potential cautionary signal. Company insiders recorded 15 open-market sales and no purchases during the past six months, though such transactions may reflect compensation or personal financial planning rather than a view on Newmont’s business.
Newmont Stock Up 3.2%
NEM opened at $131.76 on Friday. Newmont Corporation has a 1-year low of $69.05 and a 1-year high of $134.88. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $101.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $108.96. The company has a current ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The stock has a market cap of $138.83 billion, a PE ratio of 16.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.47.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.10 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.05. Newmont had a net margin of 33.36% and a return on equity of 29.10%. The firm had revenue of $6.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.35 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.43 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that Newmont Corporation will post 9.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Newmont Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 13.13%.
Insider Transactions at Newmont
In related news, EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares of Newmont stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.45, for a total transaction of $280,350.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 40,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,767,436.75. The trade was a 6.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Brian Tabolt sold 11,445 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.09, for a total transaction of $1,202,755.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 29,324 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,081,659.16. This trade represents a 28.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 32,091 shares of company stock worth $3,292,513. 0.06% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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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