The chart below shows how NEM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NEM sees a -0.47% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -4.10% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.30%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Earnings Per Share Beat: Newmont Corporation reported an EPS of $1.4, exceeding expectations of $1.11.
Production Performance Exceeds Guidance: In 2024, Newmont exceeded production guidance, delivering 6.8 million ounces of gold and over 150,000 tons of copper, with 85% from core portfolio.
Free Cash Flow Surge: The company generated $2.9 billion in free cash flow last year, with a record $1.6 billion in Q4, driven by strong gold prices and higher sales volumes.
Shareholder Value Commitment: Newmont returned $2.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value.
Divestment Program Proceeds: The divestment program resulted in potential pretax proceeds of up to $4.3 billion, with $2.5 billion expected in cash proceeds in the first half of 2025.
Strong Financial Position: Newmont ended the year with over $3.6 billion in cash and $7.7 billion in liquidity, maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Debt Retirement Achievement: The company retired $1.4 billion in debt, reaching a target balance below $8 billion.
Gold Reserve Strength: Newmont's gold reserve base is at 134 million ounces, supported by 170 million ounces of gold resources, indicating strong long-term potential.
Future Production Outlook: The company expects to produce roughly 6 million ounces of gold and around 150,000 tons of copper annually over the next decade, ensuring robust production.
Safety and Productivity Focus: Newmont's focus on safety, cost, and productivity improvements is expected to drive stable and predictable production, enhancing margins and cash flows.
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Operational Integration Challenges: Challenges in integrating new operations, specifically at Cadia and Lihir, which are hindering production and financial results.
Projected Cost Increase: All-in sustaining costs are projected to increase to $1,620 per ounce in 2025, driven by higher sustaining capital investments and macroeconomic factors.
Rising Sustaining Costs Impact Cash Flow: The first quarter of 2025 is expected to see the highest all-in sustaining costs, leading to a notable decrease in free cash flow compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Lowered Production Guidance: Production guidance for 2025 is lower than previous years, with expectations of around 5.6 million ounces of gold from the core portfolio, indicating potential production instability.
Ore Grade Transition Impact: The transition from higher-grade ore to lower-grade ore at Ahafo is expected to drive a slight reduction in production in the first half of 2025.
G&A Cost Reduction Strategy: The company acknowledges that G&A costs are too high and is focused on reducing them as it transitions to fewer managed operations.
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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