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Barrick Gold (GOLD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$15.21

-0.34 (-2.19%)

(As of 09/26/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $15.18
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$15.52
50-Day Range: $15.54
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$17.65
52-Week Range: $13.01
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$20.75

Volume: 14.73 million shs
Average Volume: 15.70 million shs
Market Capitalization: $26.70 billion

P/E Ratio: 253.50
Dividend Yield: 2.70%
Price Target: $24.12

Barrick Gold MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 58.5% Upside
$24.12 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.05% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -6.13
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.28
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.24%
From $0.98 to $1.10 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.24 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

95th out of 161 stocks

Gold & Silver Ores Industry

15th out of 32 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Barrick Gold has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $24.12, Barrick Gold has a forecasted upside of 58.5% from its current price of $15.21.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Barrick Gold has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.05% of the float of Barrick Gold has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Barrick Gold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Barrick Gold has recently increased by 43.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Barrick Gold pays a meaningful dividend of 2.56%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Barrick Gold does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Barrick Gold will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.27% next year. This indicates that Barrick Gold will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Barrick Gold has received a -197.45% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Barrick Gold in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Gold" and "Copper" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Barrick Gold is -6.13.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Barrick Gold has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Barrick Gold this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 62 people have searched for GOLD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
29 people have added Barrick Gold to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 32% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Barrick Gold insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.63% of the stock of Barrick Gold is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
58.20% of the stock of Barrick Gold is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Barrick Gold are expected to grow by 12.24% in the coming year, from $0.98 to $1.10 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Barrick Gold is 253.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.06.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Barrick Gold is 253.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 95.19.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Barrick Gold has a PEG Ratio of 9.80. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Barrick Gold has a P/B Ratio of 0.85. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) Stock

Barrick Gold Corp is a global mining company in North America, South America, Africa and Australia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and production of gold and copper, with additional interests in silver and other minerals. Founded in 1983, Barrick Gold has become one of the largest gold mining companies in the world, with a market capitalization of over $45 billion as of February 2023.

The company's flagship mine is the Cortez Gold Mine in Nevada, which has been in operation for over 50 years and is one of the largest gold mines in the world. Barrick Gold also has significant operations in other regions, including South America, where it operates the Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic and the Veladero mine in Argentina. In Africa, the company operates the Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Loulo-Gounkoto mine complex in Mali. In addition to gold mining, Barrick Gold has begun exploring copper and other minerals, with significant projects in Chile and Saudi Arabia.

As a significant player in the mining industry, Barrick Gold has faced many challenges over the years. One of the biggest challenges for the company has been managing its environmental impact. The mining industry is notorious for its effect on the environment, with mines often leaving behind polluted water, soil and air. In recent years, Barrick Gold has made a concerted effort to reduce its environmental impact, including investing in renewable energy and water treatment technology.

In addition to environmental concerns, Barrick Gold has also faced challenges related to its social impact. For example, mining companies often operate in remote regions where local communities may depend on the land for their livelihoods. To address these concerns, Barrick Gold has developed several programs to support local communities, including providing education and healthcare services, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.

Despite these challenges, Barrick Gold has continued to be a profitable company, with strong financial performance over the years. The profitability was partly due to the rising price of gold, driven higher by economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. While the price of gold can be volatile, many analysts believe it will continue to be a haven for investors in times of economic uncertainty.

Investing in Barrick Gold can be a way for investors to gain exposure to the gold mining industry, which has historically been a haven for investors during economic uncertainty. However, it is essential to remember that investing in mining companies like Barrick Gold can be risky, as the price of gold can be volatile, and mining operations can be affected by various factors, including environmental regulations, labor disputes and geopolitical tensions.

One potential risk for investors in Barrick Gold is the company's reliance on a few critical mines for most of its production. While the company has a number of mines in operation, a significant portion of its production comes from just a few mines, including the Cortez mine in Nevada and the Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic. Any disruptions to these mines, such as labor strikes or environmental regulations, could significantly impact the company's financial performance.

Another risk for investors in Barrick Gold is the potential for political instability in regions where the company operates. Many of the company's mines are in countries with less stable political environments, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Argentina. Any political upheaval in these regions could disrupt the company's operations and negatively impact its financial performance.

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GOLD Stock News Headlines

September 22, 2023 | msn.com

Fortuna Silver Mines gains control of Senegal's Diamba Sud gold project

September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Barrick Gold Corporation: Commodity Prices in Mining Sector Supportive; Some Opportunities Available

September 27, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)

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September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Fortuna closes buyout of gold exploration firm Chesser

September 20, 2023 | bloomberg.com

Barrick Says Big Miners Show Interest in Pakistan Copper Project

September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 18, 2023 | msn.com

DeSoto’s drilling program just hit the Fenton Shear Zone, an analogue to the +40Moz Lead gold deposit in South Dakota

September 15, 2023 | msn.com

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September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Copper as lifeline and as investment

September 14, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Barrick subsidiary’s payments to Tanzanian officials triggered concerns over anti-corruption breaches, company e-mails show

September 13, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com

TNR Gold’s royalty potential earns ‘Buy’ recommendation from analysts

September 13, 2023 | benzinga.com

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform Rating for Barrick Gold: Here's What You Need To Know

September 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Barrick’s Embedded Growth Projects to Drive Value with 30% Rise in Production

September 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Barrick Gold (GOLD) Down 3.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

September 6, 2023 | forbes.com

Barrick Stock Trades Below Intrinsic Value Despite Firm Gold Prices And A Strong Production Outlook

September 5, 2023 | ft.com

Miners’ hunt for copper takes Barrick to Pakistan’s western frontier

September 5, 2023 | ft.com

Miners’ hunt for copper takes Barrick to Pakistan’s far frontier

September 5, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) Looking to End Expanded Flat

September 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Barrick Gold: You Can't Win If You Have No Patience

September 4, 2023 | msn.com

Surrounded by tier 1 gold mines, Devil’s Canyon is being drilled for the first time since the 80’s

September 1, 2023 | thestreet.com

Barrick Gold (ABX) Stock Climbs After Receiving Final Bids For Chilean Copper Mine

August 31, 2023 | msn.com

Mali adopts new mining code to raise gold concessions ownership

August 30, 2023 | msn.com

Mali's interim president approves new mining law to boost gold production and revenue

August 29, 2023 | barrons.com

Mali Adopts New Mining Code To Reap Gold Profits

August 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Market Crash Coming? 3 Gold Mining Stocks to Buy for a Soft Landing

August 23, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

NuLegacy Gold Corporation: NuLegacy Provides Update

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GOLD Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 8/30/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/15/2023
Today: 9/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/02/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Gold & silver ores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Basic Materials
Current Symbol: NYSE:GOLD
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 756894
Web: www.barrick.com
Phone: 800-720-7415
Fax: 514-985-8843
Employees: 23,000
Year Founded: 1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $24.12
High Stock Price Forecast: $43.25
Low Stock Price Forecast: $19.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +58.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.04)
Trailing P/E Ratio: 253.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.52
P/E Growth: 9.8
Net Income: $432 million
Net Margins: 1.06%
Pretax Margin: 15.26%
Return on Equity: 3.46%
Return on Assets: 2.39%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.15
Current Ratio: 2.71
Quick Ratio: 2.14

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $10.78 billion
Price / Sales: 2.48
Cash Flow: $1.50 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.13
Book Value: $17.83 per share
Price / Book: 0.85

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,755,468,000
Free Float: 1,744,349,000
Market Cap: $26.70 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.38

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Key Executives

Mr. John Lawson Thornton (Age 64)
Exec. Chairman & Member of International Advisory Board

Ms. Catherine P. Raw CFA (Age 36)
Exec. VP & CFO

Mr. Mark F. Hill B.Eng (Age 53)
Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Kevin J. Thomson (Age 61)
Sr. Exec. VP of Strategic Matters

Mr. Greg A.P. Walker (Age 57)
Sr. VP of Operational & Technical

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GOLD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Barrick Gold stock right now?: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barrick Gold in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GOLD shares.
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What is Barrick Gold's stock price forecast for 2023?: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Barrick Gold's stock. Their GOLD share price forecasts range from $19.00 to $43.25. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $24.12 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 58.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have GOLD shares performed in 2023?: Barrick Gold's stock was trading at $0.90 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, GOLD shares have increased by 1,590.0% and is now trading at $15.21.
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Are investors shorting Barrick Gold?: Barrick Gold saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 35,750,000 shares, an increase of 43.1% from the August 15th total of 24,980,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,250,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.7 days. Approximately 2.1% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Barrick Gold's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
View our GOLD earnings forecast.
How were Barrick Gold's earnings last quarter?: Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:GOLD) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The gold and copper producer reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.02. The gold and copper producer had revenue of $2.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.40 billion. Barrick Gold had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.46% and a net margin of 1.06%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.24 earnings per share.
How often does Barrick Gold pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barrick Gold?: Barrick Gold announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.63%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 30th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07.
Read our dividend analysis for GOLD.
What ETFs hold Barrick Gold's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (NANR), Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) and iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE).SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR).

Is Barrick Gold a good dividend stock?: Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%.
Read our dividend analysis for GOLD.
What is Mark Bristow's approval rating as Barrick Gold's CEO?: 22 employees have rated Barrick Gold Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow on Glassdoor.com. Mark Bristow has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Barrick Gold own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Barrick Gold investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), AT&T (T), Tesla (TSLA), Micron Technology (MU), Newmont (NEM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC) and Walt Disney (DIS).
What is Barrick Gold's stock symbol?: Barrick Gold trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GOLD."
Who are Barrick Gold's major shareholders?: Barrick Gold's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Van ECK Associates Corp (4.28%), Capital World Investors (2.58%), BlackRock Inc. (2.51%), Flossbach Von Storch AG (1.97%), Capital International Investors (0.99%) and Mackenzie Financial Corp (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Garnet L Dawson, Herb Dhaliwal and Paulo Valle Pereira Neto.
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How do I buy shares of Barrick Gold?: Shares of GOLD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Barrick Gold's stock price today?: One share of GOLD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.21.
How much money does Barrick Gold make?: Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has a market capitalization of $26.70 billion and generates $10.78 billion in revenue each year. The gold and copper producer earns $432 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.04) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Barrick Gold have?: The company employs 23,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Barrick Gold?: Barrick Gold's mailing address is 161 BAY STREET BROOKFIELD PLACE TD CANADA TRUST TOWER SUITE 3700, Toronto A6, M5J2S1. The official website for the company is www.barrick.com. The gold and copper producer can be reached via phone at 800-720-7415, via email at investor@barrick.com, or via fax at 514-985-8843.

This page (NYSE:GOLD) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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