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NYSE:GOLD

Barrick Gold - GOLD Stock Forecast, Price & News

$18.52
+0.22 (+1.20%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$18.26
▼
$18.67
50-Day Range
$15.57
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$19.95
52-Week Range
$13.01
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$25.99
Volume
18.10 million shs
Average Volume
19.47 million shs
Market Capitalization
$32.51 billion
P/E Ratio
77.17
Dividend Yield
2.16%
Price Target
$23.60

Barrick Gold MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
27.4% Upside
$23.60 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-6.13
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of Barrick Gold in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
17.98%
From $0.89 to $1.05 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.42 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

52nd out of 160 stocks

Gold & Silver Ores Industry

3rd out of 33 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

March 15, 2023 | marketbeat.com
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March 21, 2023 | msn.com
Barrick Gold pledges Sh70 billion to expand education infrastructure in Tanzania
March 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Brokerages Set Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:GOLD) Price Target at $23.60
March 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Barrick Pledges $30 Million Towards School Development in Partnership With Tanzania
March 17, 2023 | benzinga.com
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Barrick Gold (GOLD) Up 2.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
March 15, 2023 | reuters.com
Ivory Coast 2022 gold output up 14% to record high
March 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Roscan Gold Announces New CFO
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March 13, 2023 | benzinga.com
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March 13, 2023 | 247wallst.com
Unusual Call Option Trade in Barrick Gold Worth $242.4K
March 13, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Barrick Gold Corp. stock rises Monday, outperforms market
March 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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March 11, 2023 | nasdaq.com
Unusual Call Option Trade in Barrick Gold (GOLD) Worth $242.40K
March 10, 2023 | reuters.com
CORRECTED-Mali gold exports rise 8.4% in 2022
March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Barrick Gold (GOLD) Stock Moves -0.32%: What You Should Know
March 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Barrick Gold to Roll Out Draslovka’s Glycine Leaching Technology Worldwide
March 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Barrick Gold (GOLD) Presents At The BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference,
March 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Insider Buying: The Barrick Gold Corporation (TSE:ABX) President Just Bought 3.3% More Shares
February 28, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de
Barrick Gold Corporation: Barrick's Mali Operations Honoured by Government for Tax Citizenship
February 28, 2023 | reuters.com
Mali forecasts 3.5% decline in industrial gold output in 2023
February 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Barrick’s Mali Operations Honoured by Government for Tax Citizenship
February 23, 2023 | msn.com
Newmont sees 'significant' shareholder value in buyout of gold rival Newcrest
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GOLD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/15/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/27/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Today
3/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
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
21,300
Year Founded
1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$23.60
High Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$18.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+27.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$0.24
Trailing P/E Ratio
77.17
Forward P/E Ratio
20.81
P/E Growth
8.94
Net Income
$432 million
Net Margins
3.92%
Pretax Margin
15.26%
Return on Equity
4.12%
Return on Assets
2.84%

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$11.01 billion
Price / Sales
2.95
Cash Flow
$2.20 per share
Price / Cash Flow
8.40
Book Value
$17.83 per share
Price / Book
1.04

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,755,350,000
Free Float
1,744,291,000
Market Cap
$32.51 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.30

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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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Institutional Ownership

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GOLD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Barrick Gold stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barrick Gold in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" GOLD shares.
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What is Barrick Gold's stock price forecast for 2023?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Barrick Gold's shares. Their GOLD share price forecasts range from $18.00 to $33.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $23.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have GOLD shares performed in 2023?

Barrick Gold's stock was trading at $17.18 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GOLD stock has increased by 7.8% and is now trading at $18.52.
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Are investors shorting Barrick Gold?

Barrick Gold saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 57,220,000 shares, an increase of 17.1% from the February 13th total of 48,850,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 18,010,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days. Approximately 3.3% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Barrick Gold's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023.
View our GOLD earnings forecast.

How were Barrick Gold's earnings last quarter?

Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:GOLD) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 15th. The gold and copper producer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.01. The gold and copper producer had revenue of $2.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.79 billion. Barrick Gold had a net margin of 3.92% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.12%. Barrick Gold's revenue for the quarter was down 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.35 EPS.

How often does Barrick Gold pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barrick Gold?

Barrick Gold announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 28th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, March 15th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.16%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 27th.
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), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund (GDMN), SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (NANR), Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI), Absolute Select Value ETF (ABEQ), Franklin FTSE Canada ETF (FLCA) and VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK).

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 2.19%. The dividend payout ratio is 166.67%. 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 38.10% 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Van ECK Associates Corp (4.66%), Flossbach Von Storch AG (2.72%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (2.41%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.20%), National Bank of Canada FI (0.92%) and Bank of Nova Scotia (0.84%).
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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 $18.52.

How much money does Barrick Gold make?

Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has a market capitalization of $32.51 billion and generates $11.01 billion in revenue each year. The gold and copper producer earns $432 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.24 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Barrick Gold have?

The company employs 21,300 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 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff