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Northern Star Resources (NST) Earnings Soar to A$1.15B in 1H, Announces A$0.250 Dividend

By February 13, 2025 No Comments
  • Northern Star reported first half cash earnings of A$1.15 billion.
  • An interim dividend of A$0.250 per share has been declared.
  • Analyst recommendations for Northern Star include 11 buys, 7 holds, and 1 sell.

Northern Star Resources on Smartkarma

On Smartkarma, independent analyst Brian Freitas has provided valuable insight into the latest move by Northern Star Resources (NST AU) to acquire De Grey Mining (DEG AU). The all-stock deal, valued at A$5bn, has generated a bullish sentiment in the market. With GOR holding the only possible blocking stake at 17.27% of DEG, the deal is set to bring about passive buying in NST upon merger completion. Shareholders of DE Grey Mining are to receive 0.119 NST shares for each DEG share, representing a 37.1% premium to the last close. While this acquisition has sparked positive momentum for Northern Star Resources, there may be some selling pressure from existing DEG shareholders.


A look at Northern Star Resources Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Northern Star Resources shows a promising long-term outlook. With a strong Momentum score of 5, the company appears to have good growth potential in the future. Additionally, the Growth score of 4 suggests that Northern Star Resources is on track for expansion and development, which could bode well for investors looking for sustainable returns. Although the Dividend score is moderate at 2, the Value score of 3 indicates that there is potential for the company’s stock to be undervalued, presenting an opportunity for value investors.

Overall, Northern Star Resources seems to have a balanced performance across various factors, with resilience scored at 3. This implies that the company has the ability to withstand market fluctuations and economic challenges, providing a sense of stability for investors. With a focus on manufacturing precious metals, particularly gold, and serving customers in key regions like Australia and North America, Northern Star Resources positions itself as a player with growth prospects and the ability to deliver value to shareholders in the long run.


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