United Capital Management of KS Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM – Free Report) by 5.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 118,068 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,639 shares during the quarter. Newmont accounts for about 1.4% of United Capital Management of KS Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position. United Capital Management of KS Inc.’s holdings in Newmont were worth $9,954,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Newmont by 15.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 13,606 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $506,000 after buying an additional 1,847 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP raised 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 in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Newmont in the second quarter worth approximately $240,000. Assetmark Inc. increased its position in shares of Newmont by 490.7% in the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 7,662 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $446,000 after purchasing an additional 6,365 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Atria Investments Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Newmont in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $534,000. 68.85% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Newmont Trading Down 2.7%
NYSE NEM opened at $116.14 on Friday. Newmont Corporation has a 52-week low of $42.03 and a 52-week high of $134.88. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $117.04 and a 200 day moving average price of $96.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $126.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 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.
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 paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. This is a boost from Newmont’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 3rd. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio is presently 16.28%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have issued reports on NEM shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on Newmont from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. TD Securities decreased their target price on Newmont from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Newmont from $89.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of Newmont from $97.00 to $123.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Macquarie Infrastructure increased their target price on shares of Newmont from $115.00 to $126.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Newmont has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.68.
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Newmont News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target for NEM to $150, providing a bullish valuation anchor that could support the stock on any renewed investor optimism. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research increased its Q3 and Q4 2026 EPS estimates for Newmont (Q3 to $1.73, Q4 to $1.84), signaling expectations for stronger near-term profitability that supports longer-term earnings guidance (Zacks still rates the stock a “Hold”).
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks added NEM to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list on March 6, which may attract some momentum or model-driven buyers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Macro support for gold: reports of geopolitical tensions helped push gold sharply higher, which typically benefits major gold producers like Newmont. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ EPS upgrades are paired with a “Hold” rating and the market consensus full‑year EPS of $3.45 — supportive but not an unequivocal buy signal for momentum traders.
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparison pieces are highlighting Newmont’s performance vs. other miners; these provide context but are unlikely to move the stock without fresh company-specific catalysts. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: TD Securities lowered expectations for Newmont, creating nearer-term headwinds and contributing to investor caution. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Recent analyst downgrade(s) triggered sharp intraday selling (reports show the stock traded down following the downgrade), amplifying volatility despite supportive fundamentals. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Market write-ups explaining the share dip have likely reinforced short‑term selling pressure as momentum and positioning adjust. Article Title
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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