Research analysts at Stifel Canada have released their earnings projections for Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) for the second quarter of 2025, estimating earnings per share (EPS) to be $1.05. This report, issued on July 8, 2025, highlights the company’s anticipated performance in the materials sector, maintaining a “Strong-Buy” rating on its stock.
For the full year, the consensus estimate for Newmont’s EPS stands at $3.45. Analysts have also provided forecasts for subsequent quarters, predicting $0.91 EPS for both Q3 and Q4 of 2025. Looking further ahead, projected earnings for full-year 2025 are $4.55, followed by $3.78 in 2026 and $4.37 in 2027.
Newmont’s latest earnings report, released on April 23, 2025, exceeded expectations, with the company reporting $1.25 EPS, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by $0.54. The firm’s revenue for that quarter was $5.01 billion, significantly higher than analysts’ predictions of $4.82 billion. The company achieved a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 25.77%, compared to $0.55 EPS during the same quarter last year.
Market Performance and Insider Activity
As of the latest trading session, shares of Newmont opened at $59.78. The company’s stock has experienced a 50-day moving average price of $55.17 and a 200-day moving average of $48.76. Newmont holds a market capitalization of $66.53 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.40 and a P/E to growth (P/E/G) ratio of 0.67. The stock has ranged from a low of $36.86 to a high of $60.31 over the past year.
In recent insider trading news, director Bruce R. Brook sold 2,077 shares on July 1, 2025, for a total of $122,023.75 at an average price of $58.75. Following this transaction, Brook retains 43,103 shares, valued at approximately $2,532,301.25. Additionally, executive vice president Peter Toth sold 3,000 shares on the same day, totaling $176,250.00. After the sale, Toth holds 74,526 shares, valued at about $4,378,402.50.
Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 12,231 shares, valued at $679,813. Currently, corporate insiders own 0.05% of Newmont’s stock.
Institutional Investor Activity
Institutional investors have been active in adjusting their positions in Newmont. Notably, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $626,074,000. Meanwhile, Nuveen LLC entered a new position in the first quarter worth about $306,507,000.
Additionally, Pacer Advisors Inc. dramatically increased its holdings by 4,203.5% during the first quarter, now owning 5,376,551 shares valued at $259,580,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC and Capital Research Global Investors also increased their stakes in Newmont in recent quarters.
Currently, institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.85% of Newmont’s stock, reflecting strong institutional interest in the company.
Newmont Corporation continues to play a vital role in the production and exploration of gold, copper, silver, zinc, and lead across various global locations, including the United States, Canada, and several countries in South America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. As analysts remain optimistic about the company’s future earnings, investors are keenly watching its upcoming performance.