NEM Should I Buy
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Newmont Corporation (NEM) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term investment strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock benefits from strong analyst upgrades, a bullish outlook on gold, hedge fund buying, and geopolitical uncertainty driving demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Despite a slight pre-market dip, the long-term outlook remains favorable.
The stock's technical indicators show mixed signals. While the MACD is negative and expanding downward, suggesting bearish momentum, the RSI is neutral at 30.701. The moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and the current price is near a key support level (S1: 116.387). This suggests the stock may be approaching a potential rebound zone.
Strong analyst upgrades and price target increases, with targets ranging from $150 to $
Hedge fund buying has surged by 364.37% over the last quarter.
Geopolitical uncertainty (U.S.-Iran conflict) is driving demand for safe-haven assets like gold.
Revenue growth of 20.63% YoY in Q4 2025 and improved gross margin (+32.17% YoY).
Pre-market price decline of -1.80%.
Net income and EPS declined YoY in Q4 2025 (-7.27% and -4.03%, respectively).
MACD indicates bearish momentum, and the stock is trading near a key support level, which could lead to further downside if breached.
In Q4 2025, Newmont reported a 20.63% YoY revenue increase to $6.818 billion, driven by strong gold prices. However, net income declined by 7.27% YoY to $1.301 billion, and EPS dropped by 4.03% YoY to 1.19. Gross margin improved significantly to 60.52%, up 32.17% YoY, reflecting operational efficiency.
Analysts are overwhelmingly bullish on Newmont, with multiple upgrades and price target increases. Recent upgrades include Citi raising its target to $150, Bernstein to $157, and Stifel to $175. Analysts cite a bullish outlook on gold, a new CEO with clear guidance, and geopolitical uncertainty as key drivers for the stock.
