Royal Palms Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 37,610 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,338,000. Newmont accounts for 3.8% of Royal Palms Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding.
Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Newmont in the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. acquired a new position in Newmont in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Newmont in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. bought a new position in Newmont during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in Newmont during the second quarter worth about $25,000. 68.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling at Newmont
In other news, CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 7,764 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.00, for a total value of $807,456.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 135,235 shares in the company, valued at $14,064,440. This represents a 5.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 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 on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.09, for a total transaction of $1,202,755.05. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 29,324 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,081,659.16. This represents a 28.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 35,973 shares of company stock valued at $3,927,169. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Newmont Stock Down 0.1%
Newmont (NYSE:NEM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The basic materials company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.26. Newmont had a return on equity of 29.81% and a net margin of 34.73%. The business had revenue of $6.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.71 EPS. Newmont’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Newmont Corporation will post 9.07 EPS for the current year.
Newmont Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 21st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 25th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Newmont’s payout ratio is presently 12.09%.
Trending Headlines about Newmont
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Newmont reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.20, above the $1.94 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 15.2% year over year to $6.36 billion, exceeding expectations. Higher gold prices, stronger sales and improved copper output following the Cadia recovery supported results. Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices
- Positive Sentiment: Operating momentum and cash generation were favorable: third-quarter free cash flow reached approximately $1.9 billion, and management said the company remains positioned to meet its 2026 production guidance. Newmont also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. Newmont: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Newmont expects gold production to rebound in 2027, offering a potential future catalyst. RBC Dominion Securities maintained an outperform view and set a $155 price target. RBC Dominion Securities recommendations
- Neutral Sentiment: The company priced the Red Chris block-cave expansion at as much as $4.8 billion, with commercial production targeted for 2033. The project could support long-term growth but adds significant capital requirements and execution risk. Newmont prices Red Chris expansion at up to $4.8B
- Negative Sentiment: Newmont raised its full-year 2026 all-in sustaining cost outlook to approximately $1,520 per ounce. Management also highlighted higher costs, declining silver production and increased capital spending related to Red Chris, tempering the earnings upside. Newmont targets Red Chris production in 2033
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment was mixed. TD Cowen lowered its price target to $131 from $133, while Freedom Broker downgraded the stock to hold and cut its target to $116. Concerns that Newmont’s strong multiyear rally has already priced in much of its cash-flow potential may be limiting investor enthusiasm. Freedom Broker downgrades Newmont to hold
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Newmont from $135.00 to $155.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Newmont from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Friday, October 16th. National Bank Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Newmont from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce set a $154.00 target price on shares of Newmont in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on shares of Newmont from $102.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Newmont currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $137.25.
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About Newmont
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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