Newmont Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Newmont's CEO is Natascha Viljoen, appointed in May 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $7.12M, comprised of 13.3% salary and 86.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.004% of the company’s shares, worth $4.80M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 5.6 years respectively.
Key information
Natascha Viljoen
Chief executive officer
US$7.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 13.29% |
| CEO tenure | 1yr |
| CEO ownership | 0.004% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 02
Newmont Corporation: Undervalued Despite Historic Cash Generation
Summary Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold producer, is generating record free cash flow amid a structural gold bull market driven by central bank accumulation. NEM posted Q1 2026 revenue of $7.31B (+46% YoY), $3.1B in FCF, and a cash margin of $3,871/oz, with gold averaging $4,900/oz and AISC at $1,029/oz. The stock is rated a buy, trading below $110 with a fair value estimate of $145, supported by a robust $6B buyback and net cash balance sheet. Management guides for stable 2026 production (5.3M oz), conservative cost assumptions, and potential for guidance beats if high commodity prices persist. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
NEM: Rising Diesel And Cost Pressures Will Constrain Benefits Of Gold Optimism
Newmont's fair value estimate has been updated from $89.79 to $94.98 as analysts adjust price targets higher overall, citing refreshed gold assumptions, updated metals forecasts, and company specific factors such as new leadership and recent target moves from firms including Citi, BofA, Stifel, CIBC, BMO, TD Cowen, TD Securities, UBS, and National Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Newmont reflects a mix of optimism on gold and company specific catalysts alongside some pointed concerns about costs, capital allocation, and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 18
NEM: Higher Diesel Costs Will Pressure Margins Despite Gold Price Optimism
The analyst price target for Newmont has been adjusted slightly higher to reflect updated assumptions around profit margins and a lower future P/E, even as recent Street research has featured both target hikes and cuts tied to changing views on gold prices, the new CEO's agenda, and input costs such as diesel. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Newmont reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several bearish analysts flagging risks around costs, execution, and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 04
NEM: Higher Gold Price Hopes And New CEO Agenda Will Strain Expectations
Narrative Update: Newmont The analyst price target for Newmont has been cut by about $2.80 to $89.56 as analysts balance a higher discount rate and softer revenue growth expectations with stronger projected profit margins and a lower future P/E, informed by recent mixed price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Newmont reflects a wide range of price targets, with some firms setting figures well above US$150 and others trimming estimates.Narrative Update • Mar 20
NEM: Higher Gold Price Assumptions And New CEO Agenda Will Test Execution
Newmont's updated analyst price target has been revised upward by about $2.50 to $92.37, reflecting analysts' higher gold price assumptions, recent upgrades to Buy or Outperform ratings, and increased confidence in the new CEO's agenda and joint venture progress. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Newmont has centered on higher gold price assumptions, updated company guidance, and growing confidence in the new CEO and joint venture progress.Narrative Update • Mar 06
NEM: Higher Gold Assumptions And CEO Shift Will Still Face Execution Risk
The analyst price target for Newmont in our model has been raised by about $8 to $89.87, as analysts collectively lift their targets into the $150 range, citing a stronger gold outlook, refreshed leadership priorities, and updated metal price assumptions for 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Newmont has centered on a cluster of higher price targets, with several firms adjusting their models around updated 2026 metal price assumptions, refreshed company guidance, and leadership changes.
Narrative Update • Feb 20
NEM: Higher Production Confidence And Dividend Payouts Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their blended price target on Newmont by about $80, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in light of recent mixed but generally higher Street target revisions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been active on Newmont, with several recent price target changes pointing to a more constructive view on the shares and the company’s ability to execute on its plans.
New Narrative • Feb 16
The Newcrest Synergy: Gold’s Final Boss vs. The Tier-1 Purge
The February 19th Reckoning Newmont is scheduled to report its Q4 and Full Year 2025 results on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The market isn't just looking for an earnings beat; it’s looking for the "Tier-1 Asset Purge" update.Narrative Update • Feb 06
NEM: Moderating Gold Prices And Execution Risks Will Likely Pressure Stretched Shares
Analysts have lifted their consolidated price target for Newmont by roughly US$35, reflecting refreshed views on guidance, commodity price assumptions and production expectations highlighted in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on refreshed price targets and updated views on Newmont's guidance, commodity assumptions and production outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 22
NEM: Future Barrick Nevada Deal Pursuit Will Likely Pressure Stretched Shares
Narrative Update on Newmont Analysts have lifted their implied price target on Newmont by about US$7 per share, reflecting updated views on fair value, refreshed commodity price assumptions, and company guidance that points to revenue growth, a different profit margin profile, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Newmont has centered on refreshed commodity price assumptions, updated company guidance, and how those factors flow through to valuation.
Narrative Update • Jan 08
NEM: Fair Value View Balances Gold Upside And Barrick Acquisition Optionality
Narrative Update on Newmont Analysts have lifted their price expectations for Newmont, with our fair value estimate moving from about US$104.53 to roughly US$110.65. This change is supported by refreshed gold price forecasts, updated metals pricing assumptions, and views that production, free cash flow, and capital management remain supportive, even as the macro backdrop for commodities stays challenging.Narrative Update • Dec 19
NEM: Future Barrick Dealmaking Will Likely Erode Already Stretched Share Pricing
The analyst price target for Newmont has been raised significantly, from approximately $58 to about $78 per share, as analysts factor in higher expected gold prices, improved profitability, and valuation upside relative to peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Newmont reflects a broadly constructive stance, with multiple firms lifting price targets and upgrading the stock on expectations of stronger gold prices, improving free cash flow, and valuation upside relative to peers.Narrative Update • Dec 05
NEM: Shares Will Rise On Constructive Gold Cycle And Acquisition Ambitions
Analysts have nudged our Newmont fair value estimate modestly higher to approximately $105, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets, stronger expected revenue growth and margins, and sustained optimism around gold and broader metals pricing, despite a still challenging macro backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research for Newmont has skewed overwhelmingly positive, with multiple upward price target revisions and several rating upgrades clustered in a short time frame.Narrative Update • Nov 21
NEM: Shares Will Advance As Gold Market Strength And Acquisition Potential Drive Upside
Newmont's analyst price target has been raised by analysts from approximately $103.42, reflecting optimism around valuation, production growth, and favorable sector trends. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently provided updated perspectives on Newmont, resulting in a series of price target increases and rating changes.Narrative Update • Nov 07
NEM: Shares Will Benefit From Rising Gold Price Outlook And Sector Upside
Newmont's fair value estimate has been raised from $101.0 to $103.4 per share, as analysts cite sector-wide price target increases and a more favorable outlook for gold prices. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity for Newmont highlights an increasingly positive outlook for the company.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Robust Gold Prices And Sector Momentum Will Drive Greater Upside Ahead
Newmont's analyst consensus price target has been raised significantly from approximately $88.91 to $100.97 per share. This reflects improving sector sentiment as analysts point to supportive gold prices, a better production outlook, and valuation potential compared to peers.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Global Gold Demand And Asset Synergies Will Boost Future Resilience
Analysts have raised their price target for Newmont from $79.64 to $88.91, citing stronger expected revenue growth, improving profit margins, and favorable outlooks for gold and other metals. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions regarding Newmont have highlighted a range of factors influencing the company's outlook, impacting both valuation expectations and execution risks.Narrative Update • Sep 26
Global Gold Demand And Asset Synergies Will Boost Future Resilience
The upward revision in Newmont’s Analyst Price Target to $79.64 reflects increased analyst confidence driven by stronger commodity market outlooks, improving project execution, and relative valuation appeal, partially tempered by mixed views on valuation upside and the pace of cost improvements. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlighted improved outlooks for gold, copper, and aluminum markets, citing sustained commodity strength and heightened supply stresses, particularly in copper, as drivers supporting higher price targets.Narrative Update • Sep 11
Global Gold Demand And Asset Synergies Will Boost Future Resilience
Analysts have raised Newmont’s price target to $74.75 as stronger gold and copper price outlooks, improved asset stability, and advancing projects outweigh some valuation concerns, reflecting increased confidence in its near-term prospects. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Newmont's recent underperformance versus peers as presenting a tactical buying opportunity with attractive relative value.Narrative Update • Aug 27
Global Gold Demand And Asset Synergies Will Boost Future Resilience
Newmont’s Analyst Price Target has risen to $72.33 as Q2 results, improved operational performance, positive gold and copper price outlooks, and project execution outweigh tempered valuation upside after recent outperformance. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are updating price targets to reflect Q2 results and revised models, citing improved operational performance and updated outlooks for gold and copper prices.New Narrative • May 26
Gold Mining Projects Will Drive Future Value Amid Operational Risks
Elevated gold prices and strategic portfolio optimization position Newmont for stronger revenue, improved efficiency, and enhanced long-term profitability.Seeking Alpha • Apr 20
Newmont: Much Upside Possible Despite Production Pullback
Summary Newmont Corporation has surged 48% YTD, mirroring other big gold miners' shares, driven by rising gold prices amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Despite a projected 14% drop in production in 2025, NEM's EPS could still see marginal gains due to share buybacks and higher gold prices. NEM's forward P/E ratios remain below its five-year average, indicating the potential for a 25-30% price increase if it reverts to historical multiples. Upcoming Q1 2025 results could further boost NEM, reinforcing its 'Buy' rating due to strong fundamentals and potential for double-digit gains. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Apr 02
Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
All-Time High Gold Price Can Boost Cash FlowsGold has been surging to new all-time highs seemingly every week, passing the landmark $3,100 per ounce record. A mix of global economic uncertainty, centrSeeking Alpha • Mar 24
Newmont Corporation: Copper Or Gold (Technical Analysis)
Summary Newmont has faced challenges but is poised for recovery with operational mines and surging metals prices, setting strong expectations. Despite cost management challenges, Newmont excels in asset acquisition and divestment, enhancing production consistency and financial health. Integration of Newcrest assets is crucial. The lower AISC could help manage overall costs and improve Newmont's balance sheet. Technical analysis shows potential opportunities for investors, with Wave Setups providing clear risk-reward parameters based on Elliott Wave and Fibonacci Pinball principles. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Narrative • Mar 06
Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
Higher Production But Lagging Cost ControlNewmont beat production targets, achieving 6.8 million ounces of gold and 150,000 tons of copper. Following the acquisition of Newcrest, the firm embarked onSeeking Alpha • Mar 03
Newmont: A Better Q4, But A Disappointing Outlook
Summary Newmont's Q4-24 results were solid, but per share metrics and margin capture since 2020 have massively disappointed despite higher gold prices. Unfortunately, the 2025 look wasn't any more inspiring with elevated costs and capex over the next two, impacting free cash flow generation and margins. Further, reserve growth (even adjusting for assets for sale) was anemic despite a significant increase in its reserve price assumptions, with major deletions at Brucejack and Lihir. In this update, we'll dig into the Q4 & FY2024 results, recent developments and whether the stock is offering an adequate margin of safety at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 07
Newmont: 2025 Comeback Story Is Showing Promise
Summary Investing in gold miners like Newmont has been frustrating as compared to investing directly in gold ETFs. NEM's valuation isn't expensive, but production integration risks and costs inflation risks have hampered optimism, leading to relative underperformance. 2025 has proven to be pretty promising for Newmont, and a further rally looks increasingly likely. I argue why gold mining investors looking for a turnaround play this year should take another closer look at the leader. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 06
Newmont: This Is How We Are Betting On Gold
Summary Newmont Mining offers a quality gold mining portfolio in non-threatening jurisdictions. The stock is now down since Q3-2024 results and also funnily, down since 1995. Like most gold mining companies, the stock price has lagged the price of Gold by about 600%. We still bought some. We tell you why and how. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 26
Newmont: A Safe Bet For My Growth-Heavy Portfolio
Summary Newmont Corporation is a 'Strong Buy' due to its dominant position in gold mining and solid copper exposure, with favorable price forecasts for both metals. The company benefits from operational efficiency, prudent capital allocation, and a strategic portfolio, including the transformative acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Newmont's valuation is attractive, with a forecasted P/E ratio decline and a DCF model suggesting a fair share price of $43.25, indicating 13% upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 05
Newmont: A Promising Turnaround Opportunity
Summary Newmont has underperformed due to operational challenges, but improving efficiency and divesting non-core assets present a significant investment opportunity. Despite high All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $1,600/oz in Q3 2024, Newmont is focused on increasing margins through key project ramp-ups. Barrick and AEM reported lower AISCs, highlighting NEM's current inefficiencies but also its potential for margin improvement. The market's current discount on NEM stock offers a compelling entry point for future returns as operational efficiencies improve. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 29
Newmont: 3 Reasons For Upside After Overcorrection
Summary Newmont Corporation's price decline is an opportunity to buy the otherwise strong stock at a discount. While earnings might have fallen short of expectations in Q3 2024, on their own they are robust, and the outlook for the company and gold prices is positive too. NEM's market multiples indicate the possibility of a doubling in price in 2025, though risks to gold prices should be taken into account as well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$8b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$7m | US$947k | US$7b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$7b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$5m | US$883k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$2b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$3b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$163k | -US$3b |
Compensation vs Market: Natascha's total compensation ($USD7.12M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Natascha's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Natascha Viljoen (55 yo)
1yr
Tenure
US$7,123,767
Compensation
Ms. Natascha Viljoen, BEng (PrEng), EMBA, serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Newmont Corporation from January 1, 2026 and serves as its President since May 2025. She served as Chief Executiv...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1yr | US$7.12m | 0.0039% $ 4.8m | |
| EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Interim CFO | 2.2yrs | US$4.39m | 0.0015% $ 1.8m | |
| Executive VP & CTO | 2yrs | US$3.10m | 0.0035% $ 4.3m | |
| Executive VP | 1.3yrs | US$4.26m | 0.0046% $ 5.7m | |
| Group Head of Treasury & Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| SVP, Group Head of Legal Governance & Compliance | 11.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Media Relations | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Head of Internal Audit | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis | 1.3yrs | US$1.45m | 0.0031% $ 3.9m | |
| Managing Director of Africa Asia Pacific | no data | no data | 0.0024% $ 3.0m | |
| Managing Director of North America | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Head of Projects & Studies | less than a year | no data | 0.0016% $ 2.0m |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: NEM's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | less than a year | US$7.12m | 0.0039% $ 4.8m | |
| Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$320.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$315.00k | 0.0014% $ 1.7m | |
| Senior Independent Director | 14.6yrs | US$350.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 10.6yrs | US$515.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 8.1yrs | US$315.00k | 0.00072% $ 884.7k | |
| Independent Director | 10.6yrs | US$340.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$270.50k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$315.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 14.6yrs | US$340.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$320.00k | 0.00039% $ 479.2k | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$315.00k | 0% $ 0 |
5.6yrs
Average Tenure
64.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: NEM's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 05:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Newmont Corporation is covered by 59 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Farooq Hamed | Barclays |
| Nicholas McGarrigle | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |