09:35 AM EDT, 04/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- UBS on Friday upgraded its rating on the shares of Newmont ( NEM ) to buy from neutral while raising its prices target to US$60.00 from US$50.00 as the world's No.1 gold producer benefits from record prices for the metal.

"Consistent with previous major macro shocks (e.g., GFC & Covid) gold & gold equities were initially sold (margin calls/equity de-grossing) and are now rallying; in our view the macro backdrop for gold is incrementally more supportive and we upgrade gold price forecasts targeting $3,500/oz in 2026. NEM has underperformed the gold price & GDX ~40% over the last 5yrs, resulting in valuation de-rating from ~8x (10yr av) to ~6x at spot. Looking forward in our view 2025 guidance looks achievable and will drive positive operational momentum vs low expectations; consensus gold price upgrades should drive positive earnings momentum, material cash returns in 2025 are supportive and shoule be sustainable in 2026 in a stronger for longer gold price environment. Upgrade to Buy with $60/sh target price," the investment bank noted.

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