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$30.05B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$865.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta1.77
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding1,429,807,400
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$27.17Price Target Upside14.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$7.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profit MarginsConsistently high gross and EBITDA margins indicate efficient mining, processing and cost control across operations. Durable margin strength supports resilient earnings through commodity cycles, funds reinvestment and provides buffer for sustaining capex and shareholder distributions over the medium term.
Improving Cash GenerationMaterial free cash flow growth and operating cash generation well above net income show strong conversion of earnings to cash. This strengthens the company’s ability to fund exploration, sustain dividends, reduce leverage or invest in growth projects without heavy external financing over the coming months.
Low Leverage & Strong Equity BaseVery low financial leverage and a high equity ratio provide balance sheet resilience, lower refinancing risk and flexibility to withstand cyclical downturns. This structural strength supports capital allocation optionality, M&A capacity and ability to finance sustaining/growth capex internally.
Bears Say
Modest Return On EquityAn ROE below double digits suggests the company’s capital is generating only moderate returns versus alternatives. Over the medium term this can constrain shareholder value creation, raise scrutiny of project returns and limit the impact of retained earnings on boosting shareholder outcomes.
Exposure To Gold Price And FXRevenue and margins are structurally tied to volatile gold prices and exchange rates. Persistent adverse gold moves or AUD/USD swings can materially reduce cash flow and profitability, constraining reinvestment and distributions irrespective of operational performance over the medium term.
Reserve Replacement & Capex IntensityLong-term production depends on successful reserve replacement, favorable grades and sustained throughput. High sustaining/growth capex needs and uncertain exploration outcomes can pressure free cash flow and future production, creating structural execution and capital allocation risk.
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$30.05B.
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 77 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 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Northern Star Resources Ltd have?
Northern Star Resources Ltd has 1,429,807,400 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:
AU$27.17 (14.34% Upside)
AU$27.17 (14.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NST Sentiment 95%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 88%
Bearish news 12%
Bearish news 12%
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 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
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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$27.17
▲(14.34% Upside)
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