Newmont posted Q1 adjusted EPS $2.90, beating estimates by $0.72, with revenue $7.31bn surpassing $6.53bn consensus.
Record free cash flow of $3.1bn was generated, driven by $4,900/oz average gold price and 1.3m ounces produced.
Board approved an additional $6bn share repurchase after completing prior $6bn program, having bought back $2.4bn since last call.
Newmont declared a $0.26 dividend, holds $8.8bn cash, net cash $3.2bn, and maintains 2026 production target of 5.3m ounces.