Newmont (NYSE:NEM) Stock Price Down 4.3% – What’s Next?

Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) shares traded down 4.3% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $108.80 and last traded at $109.5390. 10,445,395 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 5% from the average session volume of 9,971,941 shares. The stock had previously closed at $114.48.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

NEM has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Newmont from $118.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price objective on shares of Newmont from $115.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Securities decreased their price objective on shares of Newmont from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Newmont from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, DZ Bank raised Newmont to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 19th. Three research 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.15.

Newmont Trading Down 4.3%

The firm has a market cap of $119.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 0.39. 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 firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $118.56 and its 200 day simple moving average is $98.06.

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The basic materials company reported $2.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.71. Newmont had a net margin of 31.25% and a return on equity of 23.28%. The firm had revenue of $6.82 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.18 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.40 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 20.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that Newmont Corporation will post 3.45 earnings per share for the current year.

Newmont Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 3rd. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from Newmont’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. Newmont’s payout ratio is currently 16.28%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Newmont

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NEM. GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new position in Newmont during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Newmont in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its position in shares of Newmont by 312.1% in the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 272 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the period. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Newmont during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Newmont in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.85% of the company’s stock.

About Newmont

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.