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Northern Star Resources Ltd (AU:NST)
ASX:NST
NST Stock Chart & Stats
AU$25.96
AU$0.47(2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$25.96
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
$37.12B
Enterprise ValueAU$38.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$865.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
Shares Outstanding1,430,735,400
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.51Price Target Upside21.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Net CashA net cash position and large cash/bullion buffer provide durable financial flexibility to fund mine expansions, absorb commodity volatility and support capital allocation. Low leverage preserves borrowing capacity, enabling multi-year projects and sustaining operations without forced asset sales.
Robust Cash GenerationMaterial free cash flow growth and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 1.81 indicate resilient cash conversion. This underpins sustainable reinvestment, debt neutrality and shareholder returns, and provides a multi-quarter buffer for higher capex or cyclical gold price weakness.
Scale, Margins And Asset DiversificationLarge production scale combined with high gross and EBITDA margins highlights operating efficiency and pricing power. Diverse assets (including Pogo performance and the De Grey acquisition) reduce single-asset risk and support steady long-term ounce profiles and margin resilience.
Bears Say
KCGM Operational HeadwindsPersistent operational shortfalls at a cornerstone mine erode group production capacity and increase unit costs. Delays to high-grade ore access and productivity issues can depress multi-quarter output, require remedial capex or redesigns, and strain execution credibility.
Rising Sustaining Capital / Higher AISCHigher sustaining capital and widened AISC guidance reflect structural cost pressures. Elevated ongoing capex and per-ounce costs reduce free cash flow potential and compress long-term margins, limiting the pace for value-accretive growth or higher recurring shareholder returns.
Modest Return On EquityA sub-10% ROE signals room to enhance capital efficiency. Over multiple quarters, modest returns on shareholder capital can limit long-term earnings leverage and investor returns unless reinvestment into higher-return projects or operational improvements raise asset productivity.
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 $37.12B.
When is Northern Star Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northern Star Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 167 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$0.3 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 1.01.
How many shares outstanding does Northern Star Resources Ltd have?
Northern Star Resources Ltd has 1,430,735,400 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:
$31.51 (21.38% Upside)
$31.51 (21.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NST Sentiment 94%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
53.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Northern Star Resources Limited engages in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of gold deposits in Australia. It also sells refined gold. The company holds interests in the Pogo, Kalgoorlie, KCGM, Jundee, Thunderbox, and Carosue Dam operations, as well as Bronzewing projects. It operates in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Alaska. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Subiaco, Australia.
NST Company Deck
NST Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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$31.51
▲(21.38% Upside)
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