M Holdings Securities Inc. bought a new stake in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor bought 10,894 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $918,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Estate Counselors LLC bought a new position in Newmont during the third quarter valued at $4,182,000. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd raised its stake in shares of Newmont by 124.8% in the third quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 330,250 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $27,843,000 after buying an additional 183,360 shares during the period. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Newmont by 286.5% during the 3rd quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 60,499 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $5,101,000 after buying an additional 44,846 shares during the last quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lifted its position in shares of Newmont by 172.2% during the 3rd quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 4,304,215 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $362,888,000 after buying an additional 2,723,044 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Live Oak Investment Partners bought a new position in shares of Newmont during the 3rd quarter worth $2,232,000. 68.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Newmont Stock Down 4.3%
Shares of NYSE NEM opened at $109.54 on Friday. Newmont Corporation has a 52 week low of $42.93 and a 52 week high of $134.88. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $118.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $98.32. The company has a quick ratio of 2.02, a current ratio of 2.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company has a market cap of $119.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.14, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.39.
Newmont Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. This is an increase from Newmont’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 3rd. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio is presently 16.28%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
NEM has been the subject of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on Newmont from $99.90 to $123.90 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Newmont from $118.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Newmont to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Newmont in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Newmont from $160.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $134.15.
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Trending Headlines about Newmont
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Record free-cash-flow print and outlook — Newmont reported a record $7.3 billion of free cash flow in 2025 and management expects continued strong cash generation as high gold prices support margins; this underpins valuations and buyback/dividend capacity. Can Newmont Continue Its Strong Free Cash Flow Momentum?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst backing — Consensus analyst coverage remains constructive (consensus “Buy”), which supports demand for the stock amid volatility. Newmont Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Buy”
- Positive Sentiment: Safe-haven narrative — Multiple industry write-ups highlight Newmont as a core gold-mining play as Iran tensions lift safe-haven demand for gold, which can support NEM over time if bullion stays elevated. 3 Gold Stocks to Watch as the Iran Conflict Drives Safe-Haven Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term bull case highlighted — Analyst pieces argue NEM remains a buy after a large rally, citing strong cash flow, high-return assets and projects that could sustain upside. That narrative can attract dip buyers. Is Newmont Stock a Screaming Buy After a 155% Rally in a Year?
- Neutral Sentiment: Royalty/asset monetization at Saddle North — A Summit Royalties NSR deal on Newmont’s Saddle North reflects evolving project economics and monetization options; could be neutral-to-moderately positive depending on terms and proceeds. Summit Royalties clinches NSR deal on Newmont’s Saddle North
- Negative Sentiment: Sector pressure from geopolitical shock — The metals & mining ETF has fallen since the Iran conflict began as higher oil costs and fears of a growth slowdown weigh on metals demand; that sector pressure is a headwind for miners’ sentiment. This Surprising Sector Has Slid During the Iran War
- Negative Sentiment: Macro data and inflation gauge move — Revised GDP figures and a rise in the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge triggered risk-off movement that Benzinga cites as a proximate reason shares slid on Friday; investors are trimming positions into macro uncertainty. Why Newmont Shares Are Sliding On Friday
- Negative Sentiment: Recent intraday weakness / profit-taking — Coverage of recent sessions notes NEM dipping more than the broader market, consistent with volatile profit-taking after a large run-up; this magnifies pullbacks when macro headlines turn negative. Why Newmont Corporation (NEM) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
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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