IFM Investors Pty Ltd increased its stake in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) by 4.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 224,342 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,868 shares during the period. IFM Investors Pty Ltd’s holdings in Newmont were worth $24,285,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Newmont during the 4th quarter valued at $1,443,128,000. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its holdings in shares of Newmont by 23.4% in the fourth quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 29,780,063 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $2,973,539,000 after acquiring an additional 5,643,496 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its position in shares of Newmont by 110.4% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 8,743,228 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $873,011,000 after acquiring an additional 4,588,018 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Newmont by 82.5% during the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,402,278 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $739,117,000 after acquiring an additional 3,345,543 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Assetmark Inc. increased its position in Newmont by 398.3% during the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 2,870,495 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $286,619,000 after purchasing an additional 2,294,396 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.85% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Newmont
In other Newmont news, EVP Peter Wexler sold 13,378 shares of Newmont stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.11, for a total value of $1,473,051.58. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 67,865 shares in the company, valued at $7,472,615.15. This trade represents a 16.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.32, for a total transaction of $315,960.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 46,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,877,895.80. This represents a 6.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 25,556 shares of company stock valued at $2,781,006 in the last ninety days. 0.06% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
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Newmont Stock Down 1.2%
Shares of NYSE:NEM opened at $93.36 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $107.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $110.93. The company has a current ratio of 2.44, a quick ratio of 2.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. Newmont Corporation has a 12-month low of $55.37 and a 12-month high of $134.88. The firm has a market cap of $99.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.11, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 0.42.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.83. Newmont had a return on equity of 27.84% and a net margin of 33.87%.The company had revenue of $7.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.83 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.25 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 45.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that Newmont Corporation will post 9.91 EPS for the current year.
Newmont Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Newmont’s payout ratio is presently 13.49%.
Newmont News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Newmont’s liquidity, cash flow and debt-reduction profile were highlighted as supporting growth projects and future shareholder returns, which is a constructive sign for investors. Will NEM’s Liquidity Strength Fuel Growth and Returns Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: UBS kept a buy rating on Newmont despite cutting its price target to $120, and Raymond James maintained outperform with a slightly lower target of $137, signaling analysts still see upside. Analyst target updates
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary noted Newmont tracks gold momentum across the mining sector, and gold’s long-term rally remains an important driver for the stock. Newmont Tracks Gold Momentum Across Mining Sector
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other market pieces focused on Newmont as a widely watched stock and a strong growth candidate, reinforcing attention on the name but adding little immediate catalyst. Here’s Why Newmont Corporation (NEM) is a Strong Growth Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Newmont’s stock fell as the broader market rose, suggesting investors are rotating away from the name despite its long-term fundamentals. Newmont Corporation (NEM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
- Negative Sentiment: Options activity showed unusually heavy call trading, which can indicate speculation and heightened uncertainty around the stock’s next move. Is Most-Watched Stock Newmont Corporation (NEM) Worth Betting on Now?
- Negative Sentiment: One article also noted gold’s 2026 rally has cracked, which could weigh on Newmont if bullion prices remain soft. Gold’s 2026 Rally Has Cracked—Is It Time to Buy the Pullback?
Newmont 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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