NEMHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Newmont delivered a transformational financial performance with substantially higher operating cash flow generation despite moderately lower revenue, enabling aggressive debt reduction and share repurchase acceleration.

The company's ability to generate meaningfully expanded cash flows while revenue declined 13.2% signals significant operational efficiency improvements and margin expansion, likely driven by cost optimization initiatives. The substantial increase in share buybacks to $2.3B combined with $3.4B in debt reduction demonstrates disciplined capital allocation focused on shareholder returns and balance sheet strengthening.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Newmont showcased strong financial execution with operating cash flow growing substantially to $10.3B despite revenue declining to $6.7B, indicating meaningful margin improvement. The company used this enhanced cash generation to aggressively reduce total debt by $3.4B to $5.1B while nearly doubling share buybacks to $2.3B, resulting in a 13.2% increase in stockholders' equity to $33.9B. The overall financial picture signals a more efficient, deleveraged operation with improved cash generation capacity and enhanced shareholder capital returns.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+84.8%
$1.2B→$2.3B

Share repurchases increased 84.8% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+62.4%
$6.4B→$10.3B

Operating cash flow surged 62.4% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-39.7%
$8.5B→$5.1B

Debt reduced 39.7% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-24.3%
$7.5B→$5.7B

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

R&D Expense
P&L
-15.7%
$197.0M→$166.0M

R&D spending cut 15.7% — could signal cost discipline or concerning reduction in innovation investment.

Revenue
P&L
-13.2%
$7.7B→$6.7B

Revenue softened 13.2% — monitor whether this is cyclical or structural.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+13.2%
$29.9B→$33.9B

Equity base grew 13.2% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-12%
$26.2B→$23.1B

Liabilities reduced 12% — deleveraging improves balance sheet strength and financial flexibility.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-19
PRIOR — 2025-02-21
ADDED
There were 1,087,874,212 shares of common stock outstanding on February 12, 2026.
BUSINESS 6 Introduction 6 Segment Information 6 Products 6 Competition 9 Licenses and Concessions 9 Condition of Physical Assets and Insurance 9 Environmental, Social and Governance 10 Risk Factor Summary 13 Forward-Looking Statements 15 Available Information 17 ITEM 1A.
PROPERTIES 53 Production and Development Properties 53 Operating Statistics 63 Proven and Probable Reserves 70 Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Resources 78 ITEM 3.
MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 89 Overview 89 Consolidated Financial Results 90 Results of Consolidated Operations 94 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates 98 Liquidity and Capital Resources 99 Environmental 104 Forward Looking Statements 105 Non-GAAP Financial Measures 105 Accounting Developments 116 Critical Accounting Estimates 116 ITEM 7A.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GEO (2) Gold Equivalent Ounces GHG Greenhouse Gases, which are defined by the EPA as gases that trap heat in the atmosphere GISTM Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management IMF International Monetary Fund INDEC Instituto Nacional de Estadistca y Censos IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards LBMA London Bullion Market Association MD A Management s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations MINAM Ministry of the Environment of Peru Mine Act U.S.
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REMOVED
There were 1,126,861,075 shares of common stock outstanding on February 13, 2025.
BUSINESS 5 Introduction 5 Segment Information 5 Products 5 Competition 8 Licenses and Concessions 8 Condition of Physical Assets and Insurance 8 Environmental, Social and Governance 9 Risk Factor Summary 12 Forward-Looking Statements 14 Available Information 16 ITEM 1A.
PROPERTIES 52 Production and Development Properties 52 Operating Statistics 62 Proven and Probable Reserves 69 Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Resources 78 ITEM 3.
MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 92 Overview 92 Consolidated Financial Results 93 Results of Consolidated Operations 98 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates 102 Liquidity and Capital Resources 103 Environmental 109 Forward Looking Statements 110 Non-GAAP Financial Measures 110 Accounting Developments 121 Critical Accounting Estimates 121 ITEM 7A.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GEO (2) Gold Equivalent Ounces GHG Greenhouse Gases, which are defined by the EPA as gases that trap heat in the atmosphere GISTM Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management IASB International Accounting Standards Board IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate LBMA London Bullion Market Association LME London Metal Exchange MD A Management s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations MINAM Ministry of the Environment of Peru Mine Act U.S.
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