Cibc World Market Inc. purchased a new position in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 411,192 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $38,405,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of NEM. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in shares of Newmont by 15.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,606 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $506,000 after acquiring an additional 1,847 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its stake in Newmont by 40.7% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 96,182 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $4,644,000 after purchasing an additional 27,813 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Newmont during the second quarter worth $240,000. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Newmont by 108.9% in the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 125,355 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $7,303,000 after purchasing an additional 65,342 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Newmont by 8.5% in the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 48,982 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,854,000 after purchasing an additional 3,856 shares during the period. 68.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on shares of Newmont from $140.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 9th. National Bank Financial lowered their price objective on shares of Newmont from $140.00 to $125.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Newmont from $125.00 to $124.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Scotiabank boosted their price objective on Newmont from $147.00 to $149.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, TD Securities upgraded Newmont from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.59.
Newmont Trading Up 0.1%
Newmont stock opened at $131.76 on Monday. Newmont Corporation has a 52-week low of $69.05 and a 52-week high of $134.88. The company has a quick ratio of 2.26, a current ratio of 2.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $138.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.64, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.47. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $101.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $108.93.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.10 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $6.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.35 billion. Newmont had a net margin of 33.36% and a return on equity of 29.10%. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.43 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Newmont Corporation will post 9.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Newmont Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio is 13.13%.
Insider Activity at Newmont
In related news, CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 7,764 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.00, for a total value of $807,456.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 135,235 shares in the company, valued at $14,064,440. This trade represents a 5.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Brian Tabolt sold 11,445 shares of the 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $3,081,659.16. This represents a 28.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 32,091 shares of company stock worth $3,292,513 in the last three months. 0.06% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Trending Headlines about Newmont
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 Company Profile
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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