Newmont Shares Surge as Gold Rally Fuels Record Performance

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The world's largest gold producer, Newmont Mining, is riding a powerful wave of momentum as the precious metal's price approaches a historic threshold. Investor enthusiasm, driven by gold's ascent and the company's robust financial results, has propelled the miner's stock to consecutive peaks.

A primary catalyst for Newmont's performance is the remarkable rally in gold itself. The commodity is currently trading near $4,958 per ounce, marking an all-time high. Since the start of the year, gold has appreciated by approximately 15%. Market observers attribute recent gains partly to new U.S. tariffs on European goods, which have prompted investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets.

This environment directly benefits producers like Newmont. With selling prices climbing while extraction costs remain stable, operational margins are expanding significantly. The company's third-quarter results underscored this advantage, substantially exceeding analyst forecasts. Newmont reported earnings per share of $1.71, beating the expected $1.27, while revenue grew 20% to $5.52 billion. The firm's market capitalization now stands at around $132 billion.

Financial Metrics and Forthcoming Report

All eyes are now on Newmont's upcoming fourth-quarter earnings release, scheduled for February 19 after the market closes. Market experts anticipate earnings per share of $1.81 on revenues of $6.18 billion. A key focus will be how the persistently high gold prices have translated into the company's bottom line. Over the past twelve months, Newmont's share price has soared more than 180%, a performance mirrored by the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), which has posted similar gains.

Analyst Upgrades and Institutional Activity

In response to these favorable conditions, several financial institutions have revised their outlooks. TD Cowen raised its price target on Thursday from $89 to $120, while maintaining a "Hold" rating. Goldman Sachs is even more bullish, setting a target of $123.90 per share—a level the stock is now nearing. With an estimated forward P/E ratio of 16.9 for 2025, the valuation is considered reasonable given the margin expansion.

Institutional investment activity reflects a mixed but engaged sentiment. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services increased its stake by 6.6% in the third quarter. While some profit-taking occurred, such as Wilkins Investment Counsel selling roughly 41,000 shares, sustained interest is evident. Trading volume reached 8.21 million shares on Thursday alone.

The stock achieved a new 52-week high of $121.69 on Thursday. The rally continued into Friday's session on the Australian exchange, where shares advanced an additional 4.64%. Should gold sustain a breakthrough above the $5,000 per ounce level, Newmont is positioned to continue its record-setting run.