Robinson Value Management Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund bought 44,362 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,117,000. Newmont makes up approximately 2.8% of Robinson Value Management Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest position.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEM. Blue Trust Inc. increased its holdings in Newmont by 0.6% in the 1st quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 17,194 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,861,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Accel Wealth Management raised its position in Newmont by 0.8% during the second quarter. Accel Wealth Management now owns 14,744 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,377,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the period. Bell Investment Advisors Inc raised its position in Newmont by 41.8% during the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 397 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Compound Planning Inc. lifted its holdings in Newmont by 0.6% during the first quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 21,192 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,294,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Zhang Financial LLC lifted its holdings in Newmont by 0.8% during the first quarter. Zhang Financial LLC now owns 15,768 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $1,707,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.85% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at Newmont
In other news, 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 transaction of $445,692.42. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 127,471 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,634,945.51. This represents a 2.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 29,324 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,081,659.16. This trade represents a 28.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 35,973 shares of company stock valued at $3,927,169 over the last 90 days. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have recently issued reports on NEM shares. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of Newmont in a research report on Monday, August 24th. TD upped their price target on shares of Newmont from $127.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of Newmont from $140.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Newmont from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 25th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price objective on Newmont from $147.00 to $149.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.92.
Read Our Latest Analysis on NEM
Newmont Stock Down 1.1%
Shares of NEM opened at $116.75 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a quick ratio of 2.26 and a current ratio of 2.55. Newmont Corporation has a one year low of $76.05 and a one year high of $135.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $123.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.74, a PEG ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.51. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $122.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.98.
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 firm had revenue of $6.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.35 billion. Newmont had a return on equity of 29.10% and a net margin of 33.36%. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.43 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Newmont Corporation will post 9.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Newmont Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 3rd. Newmont’s payout ratio is 13.13%.
Key Headlines Impacting Newmont
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reportedly raised its Newmont price target to $150, signaling increased confidence in the gold producer’s valuation and potential upside. Bernstein raises Newmont price target
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup lifted its Newmont price target to $140 from $125, adding to the constructive analyst view and suggesting potential appreciation from current levels. Citigroup adjusts Newmont price target
- Positive Sentiment: Newmont is included among gold stocks considered worth researching or buying after recent weakness, which could support investor interest if gold prices stabilize. Gold stocks worth buying on weakness
- Neutral Sentiment: Articles are highlighting Wall Street estimates for Newmont’s key third-quarter metrics for the quarter ended September 2026. The coverage may increase attention ahead of earnings, but it does not provide new reported results. Newmont Q3 performance estimates
- Neutral Sentiment: An options-focused article discusses using a naked put as an earnings strategy, reflecting elevated volatility and investor interest rather than a fundamental change in Newmont’s outlook. Newmont earnings options strategy
- Negative Sentiment: National Bank Financial lowered its price target to $135 from $140 and kept a “sector perform” rating, indicating more cautious expectations even though the revised target still implies upside. National Bank Financial rating update
- Negative Sentiment: Gold has retreated about 0.5% to roughly $4,120 an ounce as investors consider the possibility of higher interest rates. A stronger rate outlook can pressure non-yielding bullion and weigh on gold-mining shares, including NEM.
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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