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Barrick Gold (ABX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$58.64 +1.09 (+1.89%)
As of 03:04 PM Eastern

Barrick Gold - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
10

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Barrick Gold in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 5 have given a strong buy rating for ABX.

Consensus Price Target

C$76.78
30.93% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barrick Gold, the average price target is C$76.78. The highest price target for ABX is C$95.00, while the lowest price target for ABX is C$56.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 30.93% from the current price of C$58.64.
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.
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ABX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/29/25 to 5/29/26
1 Month Ago
4/29/25 to 4/29/26
3 Months Ago
2/28/25 to 2/28/26
1 Year Ago
5/29/24 to 5/29/25
Strong Buy
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$76.78C$79.06C$79.63C$33.75
Forecasted Upside30.93% Upside50.37% Upside15.05% Upside28.72% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

ABX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ABX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Barrick Gold Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBarrick GoldBasic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.25
2.58
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/22/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Set TargetEqual WeightC$56.00-0.92%
5/12/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$72.50 ➝ C$75.00+20.23%
4/23/2026 Lower TargetC$91.00 ➝ C$79.00+44.21%
4/22/2026 Boost TargetC$55.00 ➝ C$65.00+16.82%
4/20/2026 Boost TargetC$86.00 ➝ C$91.00+55.80%
4/7/2026 DowngradeModerate BuyHoldC$70.00 ➝ C$75.00+31.44%
2/18/2026 Lower TargetC$80.00 ➝ C$77.00+16.72%
2/10/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$65.00 ➝ C$95.00+49.30%
1/19/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/5/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/25/2025 Boost TargetC$66.00 ➝ C$78.00+41.18%
11/24/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
10/23/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/12/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/5/2025UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/12/2025 Boost TargetBuyC$19.00-22.19%
1/14/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyC$36.00+62.31%
10/16/2024 Reiterated RatingBuyC$34.00+22.57%
8/29/2024UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/11/2024 Boost TargetC$36.00 ➝ C$38.00+53.60%

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Should I Buy Barrick Gold Stock? ABX 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, May 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Barrick Gold pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Barrick Gold
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around C$64, which reflects a strong position in the market and potential for growth.
  • Barrick Gold Co. has a robust market capitalization of approximately C$94.06 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and investor confidence.
  • The company boasts a high quick ratio of 2.62, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, which is a positive sign for liquidity.
  • With a PE ratio of 19.16, Barrick Gold Co. is positioned competitively in the market, indicating that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings.
  • Barrick Gold Co. operates one of the largest portfolios of world-class gold and copper assets, including six Tier One gold mines, which enhances its long-term growth potential.

Barrick Gold
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 17.89, which may indicate higher financial risk and potential challenges in managing debt levels.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 100,000 shares by an insider, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a fifty-two week low of C$24.29 and a high of C$74.00, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • The P/E/G ratio of 2.34 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could limit future price appreciation.
  • With only 0.60% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a concern for investors.

ABX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Barrick Gold is C$76.78, with a high forecast of C$95.00 and a low forecast of C$56.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barrick Gold in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 5 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ABX shares.

According to analysts, Barrick Gold's stock has a predicted upside of 30.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Barrick Gold's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Barrick Gold has been rated by research analysts at ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bank Financial, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Barrick Gold more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Barrick Gold is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ABX compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:ABX) was last updated on 5/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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