Two Sigma Securities LLC Acquires Shares of 14,368 Newmont Corporation $NEM

Two Sigma Securities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 14,368 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $300,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. bought a new stake in Newmont during the first quarter worth about $25,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Newmont during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in shares of Newmont during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Newmont during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Newmont during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 68.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NEM has been the topic of several recent research reports. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce set a $170.00 price target on Newmont in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on Newmont from $150.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Zacks Research downgraded Newmont from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Argus set a $110.00 target price on Newmont in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on Newmont from $158.00 to $146.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Newmont currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.73.

Newmont Trading Up 4.3%

Newmont stock opened at $130.59 on Friday. Newmont Corporation has a one year low of $73.44 and a one year high of $135.29. The business’s fifty day moving average is $106.54 and its 200 day moving average is $109.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 2.55 and a quick ratio of 2.26. The stock has a market capitalization of $137.60 billion, a PE ratio of 16.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.52.

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $2.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.05. Newmont had a net margin of 33.36% and a return on equity of 29.10%. The firm had revenue of $6.12 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.35 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.43 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Newmont Corporation will post 9.01 EPS for the current year.

Newmont Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Newmont’s dividend payout ratio is 13.13%.

Key Newmont News

Here are the key news stories impacting Newmont this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Newmont’s recent quarterly update continues to support investor sentiment: the company reported approximately 1.3 million attributable gold ounces, record quarterly free cash flow of $2.2 billion, maintained its 2026 production guidance and declared a $0.26-per-share dividend. Why Newmont Corporation Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: A recent valuation analysis characterized Newmont as financially resilient, citing a net margin of roughly 33%, strong cash generation, low leverage and a forward P/E near 14.5. The company’s $1.95 billion payment to Barrick to finalize the Nevada Gold Mines joint-venture settlement also strengthens its control of a major production base. Newmont Stock Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ recent price targets have a median of $140, suggesting potential upside from current levels, although targets range widely from $120 to $176 and remain sensitive to gold prices, interest rates and mining costs. Newmont Price Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 3,882 shares worth approximately $477,000, while EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares worth about $369,000. Both transactions were executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, reducing their holdings but not necessarily signaling a change in business outlook. Newmont Insider Transactions
• Negative Sentiment: Insider activity has been one-sided over the past six months, with reported sales and no purchases. High Treasury yields also remain a risk because they raise the opportunity cost of holding gold, while inflation and energy costs could pressure mining margins. Newmont Insider and Market Analysis

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Natascha Viljoen sold 3,882 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.00, for a total value of $477,486.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 131,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,156,419. This trade represents a 2.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.00, for a total transaction of $369,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 37,315 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,589,745. This represents a 7.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 32,091 shares of company stock worth $3,414,187. 0.06% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.