I see positive trends in Barrick's financials, with adjusted free cash flow doubling year over year and the highest adjusted EPS since 2013. The Reko Diq copper-gold project could generate $74 billion in free cash flow during its 36 year lifespan, but near-term uncertainty remains over Pakistan's ability to fund its cost share. Geopolitical risks in Mali have frozen $245M in Barrick's gold exports. The company is managing temporary care at Loulo-Gounkoto, with potential $10M monthly costs if full care is required.
Gold has surged to a new all-time high in 2025, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF outperforming the commodity, returning 29% YTD. Barrick Gold is up 21% YTD but has underperformed gold and GDX; I reiterate a buy rating but lower my intrinsic value target. Barrick's Q4 results were mixed; EPS beat estimates, but revenue missed; increased share repurchase and dividend announced.
Shares of Barrick Gold Corporation GOLD are slightly higher Monday. They are at resistance and may be about to break through it.
Barrick Gold (GOLD) concluded the recent trading session at $18.78, signifying a +0.27% move from its prior day's close.
Barrick Gold (GOLD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Canada's Barrick Gold must pay British dealmaker Ian Hannam's firm $2 million plus expenses for his work on the acquisition of gold miner Randgold Resources, London's High Court ruled on Wednesday.
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While GOLD's efforts to advance key projects and solid financial health paint a promising picture, its high costs and tepid production view warrant caution.
Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX, NYSE:GOLD) shares moved higher after the gold producer was upgraded to ‘Buy' and awarded a $22 price target by analysts at UBS. The stock added 4.1% at $18.45 on Wednesday afternoon.
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Total Q4 gold production of GOLD is 1,080,000 ounces, up around 2.5% year over year.