Visionary Horizons LLC purchased a new stake in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 6,729 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $776,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NEM. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Newmont in the second quarter worth approximately $11,289,753,000. State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Newmont by 3.1% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 52,396,702 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $4,893,852,000 after purchasing an additional 1,565,716 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in shares of Newmont by 5.3% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 12,237,940 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,324,757,000 after acquiring an additional 615,461 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in Newmont by 2.0% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 9,359,524 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,012,792,000 after purchasing an additional 184,586 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi lifted its stake in shares of Newmont by 4.4% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 8,780,775 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $950,519,000 after buying an additional 372,415 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.85% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Newmont news, CFO Brian Tabolt sold 11,445 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.09, for a total value of $1,202,755.05. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 29,324 shares in the company, valued at $3,081,659.16. This represents a 28.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 3,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.81, for a total value of $445,692.42. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 127,471 shares in the company, valued at $14,634,945.51. This trade represents a 2.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 35,973 shares of company stock worth $3,927,169. Company insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
NEM has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Newmont from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Newmont in a research note on Monday, August 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on Newmont from $122.50 to $111.40 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce set a $154.00 target price on Newmont in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Finally, TD increased their target price on Newmont from $127.00 to $133.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.06.
Key Stories Impacting Newmont
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Newmont reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.20, above the $1.96 consensus estimate, while revenue of $6.36 billion exceeded expectations of $6.26 billion. The company benefited from higher gold prices and stronger sales volumes. Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices, Cadia recovery
- Positive Sentiment: Net profit rose to approximately $2.48 billion from $1.83 billion a year earlier. The results were supported by elevated gold prices, improved gold sales and recovery at the Cadia operation, reinforcing the company’s operating leverage to bullion prices. Newmont Logs Higher Profit, Revenue on Higher Gold Sales
- Positive Sentiment: Management said Newmont remains on track to achieve full-year 2026 production guidance and described the quarter as record-setting for adjusted net income. Investors also responded favorably to expectations that the company could return to growth in 2027. Newmont Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: RBC Dominion Securities raised its view to “outperform” with a $155 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. Newmont also declared a quarterly dividend of approximately $0.26 per share. RBC Dominion Securities Newmont rating
- Neutral Sentiment: Newmont filed its September-quarter Form 10-Q, providing the detailed financial disclosures behind the earnings release. The dividend declaration and updated payment terms were also reported for the company’s CDI holders. Newmont Files September Quarter Form 10-Q
- Negative Sentiment: Higher costs remain a concern. Coverage noted that Newmont raised its 2026 cost outlook, which could limit the benefit of strong gold prices and reduce confidence in margins. Newmont beats third-quarter earnings expectations
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment was mixed: Freedom Broker maintained a “hold” rating but cut its target to $116 from $130, while National Bank Financial also lowered expectations. These cautious revisions likely tempered the positive reaction to the earnings beat.
Newmont Stock Performance
NEM opened at $113.63 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $119.73 billion, a PE ratio of 14.35, a P/E/G ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 0.51. The company has a current ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. Newmont Corporation has a 1 year low of $76.05 and a 1 year high of $135.29. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $122.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $111.00.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The basic materials company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $6.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.27 billion. Newmont had a return on equity of 29.10% and a net margin of 33.36%. Newmont’s quarterly revenue was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.71 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Newmont Corporation will post 9.04 EPS for the current year.
Newmont Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 21st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 25th. Newmont’s payout ratio is presently 13.13%.
Newmont Company Profile
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is a global mining company primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold. The company also produces copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts of its mining operations. Its activities span the full mining life cycle, including resource discovery, project development, mine operations, processing, reclamation, and closure.
Founded in 1921, Newmont has grown into one of the world’s largest gold producers. The company operates and develops mines across several regions, including North America, South America, Australia, Africa, and Papua New Guinea.
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