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IAMGOLD (IAG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$6.72 -0.07 (-1.03%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$6.70 -0.02 (-0.37%)
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IAMGOLD - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
6

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IAMGOLD in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for IAG.

Consensus Price Target

$7.57
12.60% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IAMGOLD, the average price target is $7.57. The highest price target for IAG is $10.50, while the lowest price target for IAG is $5.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.60% from the current price of $6.72.
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IAG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/4/24 to 5/4/25
1 Month Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
3 Months Ago
2/4/24 to 2/3/25
1 Year Ago
5/5/23 to 5/4/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$7.57$6.90$6.57$3.55
Forecasted Upside12.60% Upside22.45% Upside2.05% Upside-1.11% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

IAG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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IAG Price Targets by Month

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IAMGOLD Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIAMGOLDBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.89
2.78
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.60% Upside151.83% Upside17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/16/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
M. Murphy
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
4/14/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Tanya Jakusconek
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$6.75 ➝ $7.50+2.18%
4/4/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
F. Hamed
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$8.00+41.97%
3/21/2025National Bank Financial
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M. Sidibe
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/20/2025CIBC
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
12/2/2024Cibc World Mkts
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A. Soni
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$6.00 ➝ $6.00-4.76%
10/22/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$7.75 ➝ $10.50+70.73%
8/17/2023CSFB
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 Lower TargetNeutral$3.00 ➝ $2.50+15.21%
8/14/2023TD Securities
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$6.00 ➝ $5.50+137.58%

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Should I Buy IAMGOLD Stock? IAG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these IAMGOLD pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IAMGOLD
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in IAMGOLD Co.:

  • IAMGOLD Co. has a strong portfolio of mining projects, including a 100% interest in the Westwood project in Quebec and a 90% interest in the Essakane project in Burkina Faso, which positions the company well in the gold production market.
  • The company has recently seen a significant increase in institutional investment, with American Century Companies Inc. raising its stake by 25.9%, indicating strong confidence from major investors.
  • As of now, IAMGOLD Co. has a stock price of approximately $5.16, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks in the precious metals sector.
  • IAMGOLD Co. operates in stable regions, primarily Canada and Burkina Faso, which can mitigate geopolitical risks often associated with mining operations in less stable countries.
  • The company is positioned in the growing precious metals industry, which can benefit from increasing global demand for gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

IAMGOLD
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in IAMGOLD Co. for these reasons:

  • IAMGOLD Co. faces operational challenges, including potential delays and cost overruns in its mining projects, which can impact profitability and investor returns.
  • The company has a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, which can pose risks during periods of low gold prices, as servicing this debt may become more difficult.
  • Market volatility in the precious metals sector can lead to fluctuating stock prices, making IAMGOLD Co.'s stock a potentially risky investment for those seeking stability.
  • There is increasing competition in the gold mining industry, which could pressure IAMGOLD Co.'s market share and profit margins as new players enter the market.
  • Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns are becoming more stringent, which could lead to increased operational costs for IAMGOLD Co. as it seeks to comply with these regulations.

IAG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IAMGOLD is $7.57, with a high forecast of $10.50 and a low forecast of $5.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IAMGOLD in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IAG shares.

According to analysts, IAMGOLD's stock has a predicted upside of 12.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, IAMGOLD's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

IAMGOLD has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, National Bank Financial, Raymond James, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like IAMGOLD more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for IAMGOLD is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how IAG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IAG) was last updated on 5/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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