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NYSE:GOLD

Barrick Gold (GOLD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$16.91
+0.13 (+0.77%)
(As of 05/31/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$16.75
▼
$17.21
50-Day Range
$0.90
▼
$20.43
52-Week Range
$13.01
▼
$21.17
Volume
14.32 million shs
Average Volume
17.62 million shs
Market Capitalization
$29.68 billion
P/E Ratio
281.83
Dividend Yield
2.37%
Price Target
$22.43
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability

Barrick Gold MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
33.2% Upside
$22.52 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.34% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-6.13
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.44mentions of Barrick Gold in the last 14 days
Based on 11 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.

2.13 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

97th out of 164 stocks

Gold & Silver Ores Industry

14th out of 31 stocks

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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

May 31, 2023 | msn.com
Barrick Gold: Pessimistic Sellers Could Crash Out Soon (Rating Upgrade)
May 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Mali revises 2023 industrial gold forecast up 6% to 67.7 tonnes
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May 31, 2023 | msn.com
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Barrick Gold Corp Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.07 (NYSE:GOLD)
May 26, 2023 | forbes.com
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May 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
GOLDMINING ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS AND WELCOMES ANNA TUDELA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 22, 2023 | bloomberg.com
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May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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May 16, 2023 | msn.com
Newmont and Newcrest agree to gold mining megamerger
May 16, 2023 | msn.com
FACTBOX-Newmont-Newcrest deal unlikely to shake up global gold miners hierarchy
May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Midland Signs Definitive Agreement With Barrick for the Patris Gold Property
May 14, 2023 | msn.com
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May 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
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May 11, 2023 | msn.com
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May 10, 2023 | marketwatch.com
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May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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May 9, 2023 | msn.com
Barrick Gold Shines: How to Capitalize on the Precious Metals Market
May 9, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Barrick Gold shows glint of promise as gold production expected to ramp up in the back half of 2023
May 8, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Barrick Gold Corp. stock falls Monday, underperforms market
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GOLD Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/27/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Last Earnings
5/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
5/30/2023
Today
6/01/2023
Dividend Payable
6/15/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/14/2023
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
$22.52
High Stock Price Forecast
$32.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$4.70
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+32.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$0.06
Trailing P/E Ratio
281.83
Forward P/E Ratio
17.26
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
$10.80 billion
Price / Sales
2.75
Cash Flow
$1.67 per share
Price / Cash Flow
10.13
Book Value
$17.83 per share
Price / Book
0.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,755,408,000
Free Float
1,744,349,000
Market Cap
$29.68 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.34

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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?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barrick Gold in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" GOLD shares.
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What is Barrick Gold's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Barrick Gold's shares. Their GOLD share price forecasts range from $4.70 to $32.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $22.52 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 33.2% 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 1,778.9% and is now trading at $16.91.
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Are investors shorting Barrick Gold?

Barrick Gold saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 23,290,000 shares, an increase of 80.3% from the April 30th total of 12,920,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 17,370,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the stock 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 Monday, August 14th 2023.
View our GOLD earnings forecast.

How were Barrick Gold's earnings last quarter?

Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:GOLD) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The gold and copper producer reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.03. The gold and copper producer had revenue of $2.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.57 billion. Barrick Gold had a net margin of 1.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.46%. Barrick Gold's revenue was down 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.26 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 Wednesday, May 3rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.074 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 30th.
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 Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund (GDMN), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (NANR), Roundhill MEME ETF (MEME), Inverse Cramer Tracker ETF (SJIM), Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) and Absolute Select Value ETF (ABEQ).

Is Barrick Gold a good dividend stock?

Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.29%. The dividend payout ratio is 666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, GOLD will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.36% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Van ECK Associates Corp (4.38%), FMR LLC (2.54%), BlackRock Inc. (2.42%), Flossbach Von Storch AG (1.94%), FIL Ltd (1.34%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (1.29%). 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 $16.91.

How much money does Barrick Gold make?

Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has a market capitalization of $29.68 billion and generates $10.80 billion in revenue each year. The gold and copper producer earns $432 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.06 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 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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