Iamgold (IAG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) is a Canadian-based mid-tier gold producer engaged in the exploration, development and operation of gold properties. Headquartered in Toronto, the company’s core activities span the entire lifecycle of a gold mining project, from grassroots exploration through to mine construction, production and reclamation. IAMGOLD’s business model emphasizes the discovery and extraction of gold deposits, leveraging advanced geological and mining technologies to optimize recovery and reduce operational costs.

The company operates a diversified portfolio of gold mines and development projects across three continents. Key producing assets include the Essakane mine in Burkina Faso, the Rosebel mine in Suriname and the Westwood underground mine in Quebec, Canada. In addition to these established sites, IAMGOLD is advancing the Côté Gold project in Ontario – a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining – which is set to add significant production capacity upon completion. Exploration activities extend throughout West Africa, North America and South America, targeting new high-potential deposits to sustain long-term production.

Founded in 1990, IAMGOLD has grown through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic project development. The company went public in 1996 and subsequently expanded its asset base by acquiring several producing mines and exploration portfolios. Over the years, IAMGOLD has navigated commodity price cycles by maintaining disciplined capital allocation and forging partnerships with local communities and governments. This history of prudent stewardship has earned the company a reputation for reliable mine execution and effective regulatory engagement.

Leadership at IAMGOLD is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen G. Letwin, who brings more than 25 years of mining industry experience. Under his direction, the company has reinforced its focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices, aiming to minimize its ecological footprint and enhance social benefits in host regions. Looking ahead, IAMGOLD is prioritizing project advancements, extending mine lives through exploration success and exploring opportunities to optimize its asset portfolio. This strategic focus positions the company to generate sustainable cash flow while supporting responsible growth in global gold markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.89 to $7.11
• 50-Day Range: $6.10 to $7.70
• 52-Week Range: $3.44 to $8.38
• Volume: 7.93 million shs
• Average Volume: 11.60 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.97 billion
• P/E Ratio: 4.90
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $8.53
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Iamgold Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Iamgold scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 52nd out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Iamgold has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Iamgold has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 37.31%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Iamgold are expected to grow by 37.31% in the coming year, from $0.67 to $0.92 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Iamgold is 4.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Iamgold is 4.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.50.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Iamgold has a PEG Ratio of 0.33. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Iamgold has a P/B Ratio of 1.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.68% of the float of Iamgold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Iamgold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Iamgold has recently decreased by 4.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Iamgold does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Iamgold does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.68% of the float of Iamgold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Iamgold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Iamgold has recently decreased by 4.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

Iamgold has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Iamgold this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 13 people have searched for IAG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

13 people have added Iamgold to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 550% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Iamgold insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.17% of the stock of Iamgold is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

47.08% of the stock of Iamgold is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IAG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IAG shares performed this year?

Iamgold's stock was trading at $5.16 at the start of the year. Since then, IAG shares have increased by 33.9% and is now trading at $6.91.

How were Iamgold's earnings last quarter?

Iamgold Corporation (NYSE:IAG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The mining company reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.10. The mining company earned $457.23 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $578.70 million. Iamgold had a net margin of 45.42% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.26%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Iamgold's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Iamgold include Ninety One UK Ltd (0.93%), Ruffer LLP (0.04%), Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.04%) and Parallel Advisors LLC.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Iamgold?

Shares of IAG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Iamgold own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Iamgold investors own include IAMGOLD (IMG), Mega Uranium (MGA), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Corning (GLW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/20/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - GOLD
• Sub-Industry: Precious Metals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IAG
• CIK: 1203464
• Web: www.iamgold.com
• Phone: (416) 360-4710
• Fax: 416-360-4750
• Employees: 4,391
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Iamgold: $8.53
• High Price Target: $10.50
• Low Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +23.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.89
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.31
• P/E Growth: 0.33
• Net Income: $819.60 million
• Net Margins: 45.42%
• Pretax Margin: 55.00%
• Return on Equity: 9.26%
• Return on Assets: 5.59%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
• Current Ratio: 1.41
• Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.63 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.43
• Cash Flow: $1.00 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.90
• Book Value: $5.95 per share
• Price / Book: 1.16

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 575,080,000
• Free Float: 574,105,000
• Market Cap: $3.97 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.15