Northern Star Resources Ltd (AU:NST)
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NST Stock Chart & Stats
AU$23.76
AU$0.47(2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$23.76
AU$0.47(2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$15.30 - AU$31.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.27M
Average Volume (3M)5.84M
Market Cap
AU$26.45B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$865.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding1,427,259,900
10 Day Avg. Volume8,384,543
30 Day Avg. Volume5,844,041
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.49
Price to Sales (P/S)3.47
P/FCF Ratio33.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$26.89Price Target Upside13.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$7.61B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNorthern Star's very low leverage (debt/equity 0.11) and 73% equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This strong capital structure reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports continued investment in mines and exploration, and cushions the business through commodity cycles.
Cash GenerationSustained free cash flow growth and an operating cash flow-to-net-income ratio well above 1 indicate robust cash conversion. Reliable cash generation supports sustaining and growth capex, exploration, dividends or buybacks and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Profitability & Operational EfficiencyStrong revenue growth and high margins reflect efficient mining and processing operations and effective cost control. Elevated gross and EBITDA margins provide a cushion against lower gold prices and fund reinvestment into reserves and projects, supporting competitive advantages over time.
Bears Say
Execution & Governance ConcernsAn activist investor calling out persistent operational missteps and cost overruns, and pushing for a CEO search and board refresh, signals structural execution and governance risks. Such issues can erode project returns, inflate capital intensity and weaken long-term operational reliability if not addressed.
Modest Return On EquityROE near 9% is modest relative to the company's high margins, suggesting a large equity base or capital allocation inefficiency. Over time a subdued ROE can limit shareholder value creation unless management improves asset productivity or adjusts capital allocation priorities.
Commodity & FX ExposureNorthern Star's revenues and margins remain structurally tied to gold prices and currency movements. This commodity exposure makes earnings and cash flows inherently volatile, requiring disciplined cost control, hedging and continuous reserve replacement to sustain long-term performance.
Northern Star Resources Ltd News
NST FAQ
What was Northern Star Resources Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northern Star Resources Ltd lowest share price was AU$15.30 and its highest was AU$31.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Northern Star Resources Ltd’s market cap?
Northern Star Resources Ltd’s market cap is AU$26.45B.
When is Northern Star Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northern Star Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Northern Star Resources Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Northern Star Resources Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported AU$0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.54 by -AU$0.01.
Is Northern Star Resources Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northern Star Resources Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northern Star Resources Ltd pay dividends?
Northern Star Resources Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.04%. See more information on Northern Star Resources Ltd dividends here
What is Northern Star Resources Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Northern Star Resources Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Northern Star Resources Ltd have?
Northern Star Resources Ltd has 1,427,259,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northern Star Resources Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northern Star Resources Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.53 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.54. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.999%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northern Star Resources Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Northern Star Resources Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$26.89 (13.18% Upside)
AU$26.89 (13.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NST Sentiment 95%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
61.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Northern Star Resources Limited is deeply engaged in all facets of gold production, from exploring and discovering new deposits to developing mines, extracting the ore, and processing it. The company also handles the sale of its refined gold output. Its extensive portfolio includes ownership interests in prominent operations and projects such as Pogo, Kalgoorlie, KCGM, Jundee, Thunderbox, Carosue Dam, and Bronzewing. The firm conducts its operations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Alaska. Established in 2000, Northern Star Resources maintains its primary corporate office in Subiaco, Australia.
NST Company Deck
NST Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture. Material operational setbacks in Q2 (crusher failure at KCGM, Jundee and Thunderbox disruptions, grade shortfalls) caused a downgrade to FY'26 production and drove higher near-term costs and incremental FY'26 capex to keep major projects on schedule. Offsetting these issues are a strong balance sheet (cash & bullion $1.18B, net cash $293M), robust H1 cash earnings and operating cash flow, record mining performance at KCGM, improvement in processing recovery (86%, +5ppt vs expectation) and clear project progress (KCGM mill expansion on track for early FY'27). Management emphasized the one-off nature of many issues and confidence in a stronger second half. Overall, positives (financial strength, project pipeline, recovery improvements and inventory of high-grade ore ready for processing) are balanced by significant operational execution risks and near-term upgrades to capex and schedules.View all AU:NST earnings summariesNST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$26.89
▲(13.18% Upside)
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