Northern Star launches A$500m on-market share buy-back to boost shareholder returns

Northern Star Resources Ltd ( (AU:NST) ) has issued an announcement.

Northern Star Resources Ltd has unveiled plans for an on-market share buy-back of up to A$500 million, representing up to 1.6% of its issued capital, to commence around 23 April 2026 and run for up to 12 months. The program will be executed at the company’s discretion, subject to market conditions and its future capital requirements, with any repurchased shares to be cancelled under the Corporations Act’s 10/12 limit.

Management says the initiative reflects confidence in the business and the structural uplift in cash generation expected from the KCGM Mill Expansion, arguing the current share price undervalues the company’s assets and growth outlook. The buy-back is positioned as immediately earnings and value accretive, will be undertaken alongside Northern Star’s existing dividend policy of paying out 20%–30% of Cash Earnings and is framed as part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder returns while preserving balance sheet strength.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NST) stock is a Buy with a A$24.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Northern Star Resources Ltd stock, see the AU:NST Stock Forecast page.

More about Northern Star Resources Ltd

Northern Star Resources Ltd is an Australian gold producer listed on the ASX, operating mining assets and growth projects that generate substantial cash flow. The company focuses on disciplined capital allocation, balancing investment in expansion, maintenance of a strong balance sheet and regular cash returns to shareholders through dividends and other capital management initiatives.

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