GET DAILY SIGNALSNewmont (NEM) +38% in 30 Days: Gold Rebound Fuels the Rally
Key Takeaways
- Newmont (NEM) rose roughly 38% over the trailing 30 days, from about $92.49 to $127.64, driven mainly by a sharp rebound in gold prices.
- The rally accelerated in August as safe-haven demand and lower long-term Treasury yields pushed bullion back above $4,400 per ounce.
- Strong second-quarter results in late July — including record quarterly free cash flow — reinforced the stock's upward momentum.
- Over the trailing quarter, the stock is up about 19%, having first pulled back into the low $90s before recovering sharply.
- Fiscal concerns, central-bank gold buying, and sector-wide rotation into gold miners remain key sentiment drivers.
Newmont (NEM) at a Glance: Company Overview
Newmont Corporation is the world's largest gold mining company by attributable production, with a diversified portfolio spanning the Americas, Australia, and Africa. Beyond gold, it produces meaningful volumes of copper, silver, lead, and zinc. Its flagship assets include Boddington, Tanami, and Cadia in Australia, Lihir in Papua New Guinea, Peñasquito and Cerro Negro in the Americas, and Ahafo in Ghana, alongside a 38.5% interest in the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. Investors follow the stock as a "blue-chip" gold producer whose earnings and cash flow are highly leveraged to the gold price, making it a popular vehicle for broad exposure to precious metals.
Newmont (NEM) Stock Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter
Over the trailing 30 days, Newmont shares climbed approximately 38%, rising from a close of about $92.49 on July 21 to $127.64 by August 20. Most of the advance was concentrated in August, when the stock broke above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages amid a broad rally across gold miners. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
The trailing-quarter picture is more nuanced. About three months ago, Newmont traded near $107.64 in late May. The stock then drifted lower through June and early July, falling into the low $90s as gold prices softened, before the August surge lifted it to roughly $127.64 — a net gain of about 19% over the period, but with a pronounced mid-quarter drawdown followed by a rapid recovery.
What Drove NEM Stock Price in the Last 30 Days
The dominant catalyst was the rebound in gold. After trading near $4,100 per ounce in late July, spot gold climbed back above $4,400 in August, with a roughly 3% single-day jump on August 19. That move was fueled by safe-haven demand tied to U.S. fiscal pressures — public debt above $40 trillion and a deficit near $2 trillion — along with continued central-bank buying.
A pivotal event came when the U.S. Treasury Department announced it would at least double its long-term Treasury bond buyback program. The signal of support for longer-dated bonds pulled long-term yields lower, which tends to reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets such as gold. Newmont rallied roughly 7.9% in a single session, closing near $125.08, as lower yields lifted bullion.
Company fundamentals also supported sentiment. In late July, Newmont reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.10 per share, beating consensus estimates, alongside a record $2.2 billion of quarterly free cash flow and a realized gold price of $4,414 per ounce, up about 33% year over year. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 production guidance of approximately 5.3 million attributable gold ounces. The broader sector moved in tandem, with peers such as AEM (Agnico Eagle) and KGC (Kinross Gold) posting strong gains and the GDX gold miners ETF tracking the group higher.
What Drove NEM Stock Performance Over the Last Quarter
The quarter began with gold under pressure. Bullion had retreated sharply from its late-January record near $5,600 per ounce, slipping below $4,000 in June — a near eight-month low — amid rate-hike expectations and a firmer U.S. dollar. Newmont's shares fell in sympathy, dropping from roughly $107 in late May to the low $90s by early-to-mid July.
The narrative shifted as gold stabilized and then rebounded. Renewed fiscal concerns, persistent central-bank accumulation, and investor demand for inflation hedges lifted bullion through late July and August. Strong second-quarter earnings reinforced Newmont's operating leverage: with all-in sustaining costs of $1,621 per ounce, well below full-year guidance, a rising realized gold price translated directly into expanding margins and record free cash flow. Aggressive share repurchases — more than $1.7 billion executed during the period under a $6 billion authorization — further supported per-share value.
NEM Stock Forecast Drivers: What Investors Should Watch Next
The near-term trajectory for Newmont remains closely tied to the gold price, which in turn depends on U.S. Treasury yields, the dollar, inflation data, and Federal Reserve policy signals. Company-specific factors include third-quarter production, which management expects to be broadly in line with the second quarter, and a planned increase in sustaining capital spending that is projected to drive moderately higher unit costs. Project milestones such as the Tanami Expansion 2, the Cadia Panel Caves restart, and the Red Chris Block Cave project will also influence the longer-term production outlook. Analysts will continue to monitor cost control, shareholder returns, and any developments in Newmont's commercial disputes with joint-venture partner Barrick. These are factual considerations for monitoring performance, not investment recommendations.
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NEM in +4.55% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on November 09, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where NEM advanced for three days, in 249 of 319 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 04, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on NEM as a result. In 55 of 79 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NEM just turned positive on November 04, 2026. Looking at past instances where NEM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 43 of 59 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
NEM moved below its 50-day moving average on November 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NEM declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 66%.
NEM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for NEM entered a downward trend on October 30, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 30 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 30 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NEM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 93 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.615) is normal, around the industry mean (2.121). P/E Ratio (15.190) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-12.498). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.781) is also within normal values, averaging (2.614). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.330) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.144) is also within normal values, averaging (7.321).
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