Newmont Corporation (NEM)

Newmont Corp.'s stock price has been impacted by key events in the past six months. Strong Q1 2026 results, featuring record free cash flow and adjusted earnings per share, were driven by higher realized gold prices and increased sales of silver and copper. The company announced an expanded $6 billion share buyback program. The stock has risen 120% over the past year, despite drawdowns, and increased from $99.76 to $116.45 as of May 9, 2026.

Gold demand is strongest in the first three months of the year, influenced by jewelry restocking and holiday celebrations. Silver's seasonality is driven by industrial demand and holiday jewelry consumption. Copper experiences seasonal demand patterns influenced by construction and manufacturing cycles, with February historically being a strong month. The lead market's peak consumption season is during August-September due to increased demand for lead-acid batteries. Zinc demand typically sees a boost in Q3, although recent forecasts project a more muted improvement.

Newmont Corporation (NEM) is the world's largest gold mining corporation, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It operates in the Basic Materials sector, focusing on gold production, and also mines copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The company's business model covers the entire mining lifecycle.

Newmont Corp. has a global presence with operations in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), South America (Argentina, Peru, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Chile, Ecuador), Africa (Ghana), and Australia, including Papua New Guinea. Key operations include Nevada Gold Mines, Boddington in Australia, Ahafo in Ghana, and Peñasquito in Mexico.

Newmont Corporation is recognized for its ESG practices, with an Impact Score of B (62), ranking it 19th out of 107 industry peers. The company performs well in areas such as LGBTQ+ Equality, Clean Water Access, and Terrestrial Biodiversity. Newmont received an A- rating for GHG emissions and water from CDP, but will discontinue CDP disclosures starting in 2025.

Approximately 75% to 78.75% of Newmont Corporation's shares are held by institutional investors, with Vanguard Group Inc. being the largest shareholder. Individual investors and insiders own approximately 25% and 0.45% to 0.54% of the company, respectively.