Peter Wexler Sells 13,378 Shares of Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Stock

Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) EVP Peter Wexler sold 13,378 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.11, for a total value of $1,473,051.58. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 67,865 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,472,615.15. This trade represents a 16.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed 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.

Newmont Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSE NEM opened at $109.01 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.44 and a quick ratio of 2.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $116.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.43. Newmont Corporation has a 1-year low of $48.27 and a 1-year high of $134.88. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $113.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $105.68.

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.07 by $0.83. The firm had revenue of $7.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.83 billion. Newmont had a return on equity of 27.84% and a net margin of 33.87%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 45.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.25 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Newmont Corporation will post 9.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Newmont Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 13.49%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on NEM. Raymond James Financial increased their price target on Newmont from $111.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Macquarie Infrastructure increased their price target on Newmont from $130.00 to $133.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on Newmont from $123.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Citigroup increased their price target on Newmont from $118.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on Newmont from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Newmont currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $142.51.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of NEM. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Newmont by 15.7% in the fourth 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 period. Woodline Partners LP lifted its holdings in Newmont by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 96,182 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $4,644,000 after acquiring an additional 27,813 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Newmont in the second quarter valued at approximately $240,000. Cerity Partners LLC lifted 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 valued at $7,303,000 after acquiring an additional 65,342 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Newmont by 8.5% in the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 48,982 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,854,000 after buying an additional 3,856 shares in the last quarter. 68.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Newmont

Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 2026 “blowout” results (big revenue and EPS beat) are underpinning earnings momentum and supporting valuation re-rates by analysts. These 3 Companies Reported Record Breaking Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have raised estimates and price targets (examples: BMO to $145, Scotiabank raised FY2026/27 EPS and carries a $151 target, Citi previously raised target to $150) — this adds institutional support for the stock. MarketBeat NEM Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Newmont is being highlighted in recent “best silver‑mining” and long‑term growth screens, which may attract thematic and precious‑metals flows after the strong quarter. Why Newmont (NEM) Is Among the 8 Best Silver Mining Stocks to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Several executives sold shares (Wexler, Thornton, Toth) under pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plans to cover taxes on vested awards — reduces insider percentages but appears administrative rather than a governance red flag. Insider Selling: Newmont (NEM) Insider Sells
• Neutral Sentiment: Company pays a modest quarterly dividend (annualized ~$1.04) — income element is supportive but not a major driver versus commodity and earnings moves. MarketBeat NEM Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: A prior market reaction to Newmont’s authorization of up to $6B in buybacks triggered sharp intraday selling (~10% decline in one account), illustrating short‑term sensitivity to buyback timing, gold/commodity moves and profit‑taking — that volatility still influences sentiment. Newmont (NEM) Is Down 10.0% After Authorizing US$6 Billion Buyback And Q1 Beat

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.