Summary
Newmont Corporation's (NEM) second quarter of 2022 report indicates a decrease in net income attributable to stockholders compared to the prior year, primarily driven by higher costs applicable to sales, especially fuel and energy costs, and a new profit-sharing agreement at the Peñasquito mine. Despite these cost pressures, sales remained relatively flat year-over-year. The company continues to manage inflationary impacts and supply chain disruptions. Capital expenditures remain focused on development projects, with significant investments in Ahafo North and Tanami Expansion 2 projects. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with substantial cash reserves and an undrawn revolving credit facility. Financially, the period saw a notable increase in costs applicable to sales, impacting profitability. This was partially offset by higher realized gold prices and a reduction in income tax expense. The company also completed the acquisition of the remaining noncontrolling interest in Yanacocha, bringing its ownership to 100%. Investors should monitor ongoing cost inflation, operational efficiencies, and the company's progress on its strategic development projects.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $3.06B |
| R&D Expenses | $45.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $2.52B |
| Operating Income | $811.00M |
| Net Income | $387.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.49 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 794.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 795.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Newmont stockholders decreased to $387 million ($0.49 per diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $650 million ($0.81 per diluted share) for the same period in 2021.
- 2Costs applicable to sales increased significantly, up 33% to $1,708 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to higher commodity input costs (fuel, energy) and a $70 million Peñasquito profit-sharing agreement.
- 3Sales remained stable at $3,058 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $3,065 million in the prior year.
- 4Free Cash Flow for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $766 million, a decrease from $1,020 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower operating cash flow and higher capital expenditures.
- 5Newmont completed the acquisition of the remaining 5% interest in Yanacocha in the second quarter of 2022, resulting in 100% ownership.
- 6The company reported $4,307 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3,000 million in available capacity on its revolving credit facility at June 30, 2022, indicating a strong liquidity position.
- 7All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased to $1,199 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $1,035 in the prior year, driven by higher costs applicable to sales.