Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.00
Newmont Corporation (NEM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
15.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
NEM Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is flat.
NEM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-23.1%
5Y CAGR-0.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return107.4%
5Y Total Return80.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,00110Y ago$36,72020Y ago$22,440
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NEM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
NEM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Newmont Corporation distributes 15.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NEM has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -23.1% and 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NEM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 80.0%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,720 today.
NEM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.42
Avg/Payment$0.3710
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 93.32% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 85.22% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.10% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.34% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.90% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.35% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.38% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.21% | Sep 30, 2024 |
NEM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.6% payout
Streak
1Y
-0.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NEMNewmont Corporation | $120.8B | 0.9% | 15.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $89.2B | 0.8% | 16.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $34.5B | 0.4% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $45.9B | 4.0% | 71.0% | 2 | Watch |
2nd  GFIGold Fields Limited | $37.4B | 0.9% | 28.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WPMWheaton Precious Met… | $56.9B | 0.5% | 20.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 FNVFranco-Nevada Corpor… | $43.4B | 0.6% | 24.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 RGLDRoyal Gold, Inc. | $19.1B | 0.8% | 25.4% | 24 | Sustainable |
NEM Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.41 | 15.6% | 6.41x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | -37.5% | 4 | $2.86 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | -27.3% | 4 | $-3.00 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.58 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $2.20 | 111.5% | 4 | $1.46 | 150.7% | 0.66x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | -27.8% | 4 | $3.51 | 29.6% | 3.37x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.44 | 157.1% | 5 | $3.81 | 37.8% | 2.64x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.56 | 124.0% | 4 | $0.64 | 87.5% | 1.14x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 100.0% | 4 | $-0.21 | — | — | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonNEM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEM stock.
How much dividend does NEM pay per share?
Newmont Corporation (NEM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NEM's next ex-dividend date?
NEM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NEM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NEM's dividend safe?
NEM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.6% and FCF payout ratio of +8.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NEM increased its dividend?
NEM has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.8%.
How often does NEM pay dividends?
Newmont Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NEM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NEM five years ago would be worth approximately $18,001 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NEM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NEM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.