Newmont (NEM) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Newmont Corp. is focused on improving its cost structure and demonstrating the value of its portfolio after a year of significant changes, including a major acquisition and a divestment program, according to CEO Tom Palmer.
The agreement to sell Porcupine Operation for $425 million marks the final transaction of NEM's divestiture program.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) closed at $42.04 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.21% move from the prior day.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) reachead $41.68 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.58% change compared to its last close.
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Newmont (NEM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
In the most recent trading session, Newmont Corporation (NEM) closed at $41.65, indicating a +0.68% shift from the previous trading day.
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), the world's largest gold miner, has seen its stock underperform since September end, falling by 33% compared to the S&P 500 which is up 1.8%. Newmont's stock price movement is aligned with that for its peers, including Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) which is down 24%, Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) which is down 27%, and VALE (NYSE: VALE) which is down 28% during the same period.
Cash harvesting sounds more like farming than mining, but that's the point reached by goldmining companies which are awash with cash after three years of high gold prices.
NEM remains hamstrung by higher production costs, which has contributed to its underperformance.
I discussed NEM's merits as a 'Once in a generation buy' last March. The stock surged by 75% following that article until late October 2024. However, it has recently dropped by over 33%.