Barrick Mining (B) News Today

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) saw its shares trade higher amid a mix of bullish investor activity and upbeat earnings revisions from Raymond James, though offset somewhat by cost concerns and analyst downgrades. Here’s what moved the stock today:

• Positive Sentiment: Options traders poured in calls at above-normal levels, indicating directional bullish bets on the stock. Barrick Mining call volume above normal and directionally bullish
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James lifted its Q4 2026 EPS estimate to $0.70 from $0.62, signaling stronger expected profitability going forward.
• Positive Sentiment: The same firm raised its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to $0.68 from $0.60, reinforcing confidence in near-term earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Raymond James boosted their Q2 2026 EPS outlook to $0.66 from $0.57, reflecting improved cost control or higher metal prices.
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James also upped its Q1 2026 EPS projection to $0.63 from $0.56, rounding out a series of upward revisions for the coming year.
• Positive Sentiment: The firm increased its Q3 2025 EPS estimate to $0.60 from $0.54, suggesting sustained operational improvements.
• Positive Sentiment: Barrick’s gold output rebounded 5% in Q2 to 797,000 ounces, underscoring production momentum that could support revenues. Barrick Mining's gold output rebounds
• Positive Sentiment: The company announced a $0.15/share dividend payable September 15 (ex-dividend August 29), boosting its yield profile for income investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: A recent analysis pitting Barrick against Kinross (NYSE:KGC) highlights both firms’ strong project pipelines and cash flow outlooks, offering context for investors weighing gold names. B vs. KGC: Which gold mining stock is the better bet now?
• Negative Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “Hold” rating and warned that unit costs are likely to increase, which could pressure margins. BMO Reiterates ‘Hold’ Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Barrick from a “Strong-Buy” to a “Hold,” reflecting more cautious analyst sentiment. Zacks Research