Key Highlights

  • Newmont (ASX:NEM) declared a dividend of US$0.26 per share for the third quarter of 2026, with an ex-date of 24 November 2026 and payment on 21 December 2026.
  • Third quarter 2026 results, released on 22 October 2026 US time, included free cash flow of US$1.9 billion.
  • The company produced approximately 1.3 million attributable gold ounces and ended the quarter with US$8.8 billion of cash.

Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM) declared a dividend of US$0.26 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable on 21 December 2026 to holders of record on 25 November 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 24 November 2026. Newmont describes itself as a leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, silver and molybdenum, and it released its third quarter results on 22 October 2026 US time (23 October 2026 in Australia).

Latest Development: Third Quarter 2026 Results

The company reported the following for the quarter:

  • Production of approximately 1.3 million attributable gold ounces, with 11 million ounces of silver and 23 thousand tonnes of copper.
  • Gold by-product Costs Applicable to Sales of US$832 per ounce and AISC of US$1,454 per ounce, with full-year cost guidance improved to US$925 and US$1,520 per ounce respectively.
  • Reported net income of US$2.5 billion, adjusted net income of US$2.3 billion or US$2.20 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA of US$4.0 billion.
  • Cash from operating activities of US$2.8 billion and free cash flow of US$1.9 billion.
  • Cash of US$8.8 billion, total liquidity of US$12.8 billion and a net cash position of US$3.2 billion.

Newmont said it remains on track to meet full-year 2026 production guidance of 5.3 million attributable gold ounces.

Capital Returns and Projects

Newmont reported US$1.9 billion of shareholder returns through share repurchases and dividends since the last earnings call, including US$1.6 billion of repurchases. US$2.8 billion remains under the current US$6.0 billion authorised program. Since February 2024 the company has reduced its share count by over 115 million shares, or approximately 10%.

The release also noted an amended agreement for the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture to include previously excluded assets, shaft construction completed at Tanami Expansion 2 with commercial production now expected in the first half of 2027, and the Red Chris Block Cave advancing towards a full-funds investment decision in early 2027.

Dividend Details

Newmont is committed to a cash dividend framework of US$1.1 billion per year, structured to grow on a per-share basis as buybacks reduce the share count. The annual total is divided into four equal payments rounded up to the nearest US$0.01, subject to quarterly Board approval. The US$0.26 per share dividend equates to an indicated annualised US$1.04 per share.

The dividend is payable on 21 December 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on 25 November 2026, and is unfranked for Australian purposes.

Risks and Catalysts on Watch

  • Guidance: full-year 2026 guidance is described as on track, with cost guidance improved.
  • Project timing: Red Chris Block Cave feasibility study finalisation and early 2027 investment decision, and Tanami Expansion 2 commercial production in the first half of 2027.
  • Share repurchases: the program is executed at the company's discretion and may be suspended or discontinued.
  • Dividend dates: ex-date 24 November 2026 and payment 21 December 2026.

Final Takeaway

Newmont's US$0.26 third quarter dividend has an ex-date of 24 November 2026 and a payment date of 21 December 2026. The 22 October 2026 results reported production of about 1.3 million attributable gold ounces, free cash flow of US$1.9 billion and progress on Red Chris and Tanami.