IAMGOLD Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an intermediate gold producer and developer in Canada and Burkina Faso. It owns 100% interest in the Westwood project that covers an area of 1,925 hectare and located in Quebec; a 60% interest in the Côté gold project, which covers an area of 596 square kilometer located in Ontario, Canada; and a 90% interests in the Essakane project that covers an area of 274,000 square kilometer situated in Burkina Faso. IAMGOLD Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Iamgold Corporation

Eastman Chemical CompanyEMN has announced its 16th straight annual dividend increase. The company announced a raise in its quarterly cash dividend from 83 cents to 84 cents per share. The revised dividend, payable Jan. 8, 2026, to the shareholders of record as of Dec. 15, 2025, underscores EMN’s long-standing commitment to shareholder value.
Eastman Chemical delivered a strong operating cash flow of $402 million in the third quarter, up nearly 1.5% from last year’s figure, driven principally by working-capital initiatives — including a roughly $204 million inventory reduction. In the same quarter, the company returned $146 million to its shareholders via a combination of dividends and share repurchases.
Despite the near-term headwinds from soft demand, Eastman Chemical remains focused on cost discipline and cash generation. The company is on track to cut over $75 million in structural costs this year (net of inflation) and aims for an additional $100 million cost reduction in 2026. For the full-year 2025, management forecasts operating cash flow to approach $1 billion.
Eastman Chemical expects challenges to persist due to cautious customer spending, ongoing inventory destocking and weak demand in markets like building and construction, consumer durables and automotive. However, it anticipates a gradual recovery supported by rising sales from the new Kingsport methanolysis facility, better plant efficiencies and continued cost-saving efforts.
Shares of EMN have lost 40% over the past year compared with the industry’s 31.9% decline.
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EMN’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
EMN currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Glencore Plc. GLNCY, Hochschild Mining Plc. HCHDF and Iamgold Corporation IAG, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) Stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GLNCY’s current-year earnings is pegged at 21 cents per share, indicating a 2000% year-over-year increase. Shares of GLNCY have gained 6.6% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HCHDF’s current fiscal-year earnings stands at 36 cents per share, reflecting a 57% year-over-year increase.Shares of HCHDF have surged 99.9% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAG’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at 83 cents per share, indicating a 51% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, with an average surprise of 3.2%.
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The most recent trading session ended with Iamgold (IAG) standing at $7.64, reflecting a -1.8% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change lagged the S&P 500's 2.51% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 2.66%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.71%.
Coming into today, shares of the gold and niobium mining company had gained 30.98% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 5.46%, while the S&P 500 lost 8.86%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Iamgold in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on May 6, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.10, reflecting a 9.09% decrease from the same quarter last year.
IAG's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $2.29 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +16.36% and +40.03%, respectively.
Furthermore, it would be beneficial for investors to monitor any recent shifts in analyst projections for Iamgold. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the company's business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 16.97% increase. Iamgold presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Iamgold is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.09. This denotes a discount relative to the industry's average Forward P/E of 15.76.
We can also see that IAG currently has a PEG ratio of 0.42. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Mining - Gold stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.64 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 143, putting it in the bottom 43% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Iamgold (IAG) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

In recent trading, shares of IAMGold Corp (Symbol: IAG) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $2.36, changing hands for $2.40/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level. Analyst reaction may also depend on the fundamental business developments that may be responsible for driving the stock price higher — if things are looking up for the company, perhaps it is time for that target price to be raised.
There are 9 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average for IAMGold Corp, but the average is just that — a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $1.15. And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst has a target as high as $3.90. The standard deviation is $0.735.
But the whole reason to look at the average IAG price target in the first place is to tap into a "wisdom of crowds" effort, putting together the contributions of all the individual minds who contributed to the ultimate number, as opposed to what just one particular expert believes. And so with IAG crossing above that average target price of $2.36/share, investors in IAG have been given a good signal to spend fresh time assessing the company and deciding for themselves: is $2.36 just one stop on the way to an even higher target, or has the valuation gotten stretched to the point where it is time to think about taking some chips off the table? Below is a table showing the current thinking of the analysts that cover IAMGold Corp:
Recent IAG Analyst Ratings Breakdown
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Current
1 Month Ago
2 Month Ago
3 Month Ago
Strong buy ratings:
1
1
2
2
Buy ratings:
0
0
0
0
Hold ratings:
3
4
3
3
Sell ratings:
1
1
1
1
Strong sell ratings:
4
1
0
0
Average rating:
3.78
3.14
2.5
2.5
The average rating presented in the last row of the above table above is from 1 to 5 where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell. This article used data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Get the latest Zacks research report on IAG — FREE.
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IAG Crosses Above Average Analyst Target

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 10.33 to 23,230.2. The total After hours volume is currently 103,251,673 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:
Intel Corporation (INTC) is +0.25 at $22.88, with 13,998,216 shares traded. Smarter Analyst Reports: Intel Plans Mobileye Public Listing – Report
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) is +0.019 at $10.56, with 2,920,688 shares traded. This represents a 67.87% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unchanged at $213.76, with 2,836,338 shares traded.AAPL is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 7/31/2025, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun2025. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 1.42 per share, which represents a 140 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is unchanged at $110.79, with 2,522,145 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 5 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2025. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.5. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for XOM is in the "buy range".
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is +0.01 at $20.52, with 2,392,963 shares traded. HPE's current last sale is 89.22% of the target price of $23.
Chevron Corporation (CVX) is unchanged at $155.83, with 2,352,577 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2025. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.66. CVX's current last sale is 94.73% of the target price of $164.5.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is -0.04 at $173.70, with 2,046,748 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
Iamgold Corporation (IAG) is +0.06 at $7.11, with 1,898,175 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for IAG is in the "buy range".
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) is +0.1181 at $64.07, with 1,724,012 shares traded. This represents a 29.17% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) is +0.1 at $305.40, with 1,705,313 shares traded. TSLA's current last sale is 100.79% of the target price of $303.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) is +18.8 at $123.74, with 1,328,173 shares traded. DECK's current last sale is 100.6% of the target price of $123.
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is unchanged at $79.23, with 1,289,003 shares traded. AIG's current last sale is 87.55% of the target price of $90.5.
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Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itself. For the iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (Symbol: IGE), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $51.47 per unit.
With IGE trading at a recent price near $44.69 per unit, that means that analysts see 15.17% upside for this ETF looking through to the average analyst targets of the underlying holdings. Three of IGE's underlying holdings with notable upside to their analyst target prices are Cenovus Energy Inc (Symbol: CVE), Equinox Gold Corp (Symbol: EQX), and IAMGold Corp (Symbol: IAG). Although CVE has traded at a recent price of $13.96/share, the average analyst target is 31.67% higher at $18.38/share. Similarly, EQX has 28.97% upside from the recent share price of $6.19 if the average analyst target price of $7.98/share is reached, and analysts on average are expecting IAG to reach a target price of $9.15/share, which is 27.99% above the recent price of $7.15. Below is a twelve month price history chart comparing the stock performance of CVE, EQX, and IAG:
Below is a summary table of the current analyst target prices discussed above:
Name
Symbol
Recent Price
Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Target
% Upside to Target
Cenovus Energy Inc
CVE
$13.96
$18.38
31.67%
Equinox Gold Corp
EQX
$6.19
$7.98
28.97%
IAMGold Corp
IAG
$7.15
$9.15
27.99%
Are analysts justified in these targets, or overly optimistic about where these stocks will be trading 12 months from now? Do the analysts have a valid justification for their targets, or are they behind the curve on recent company and industry developments? A high price target relative to a stock's trading price can reflect optimism about the future, but can also be a precursor to target price downgrades if the targets were a relic of the past. These are questions that require further investor research.
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Analysts Expect IGE Will Reach $51

B2Gold Corp BTG is slated to report first-quarter 2025 earnings results on May 7, after the closing bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BTG’s first-quarter earnings is pegged at 8 cents, indicating 33.3% growth from the year-ago reported figure. The consensus estimate has moved 33.3% in the past 60 days.
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BTG’s Earnings Surprise History
B2Gold delivered an earnings beat in one of the trailing four quarters and lagged in the other three, the average surprise being negative 37.1%. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
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What the Zacks Model Unveils for B2Gold
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for BTG this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here, as you can see below.
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Earnings ESP: B2Gold has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: BTG currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped BTG’s Q1 Performance
Gold prices were on an uptrend in 2024, which continued in the first quarter of 2025. Gold prices averaged $2,883.40 per ounce, marking a 39% increase from the prior-year quarter. Several factors have contributed to this upward trajectory, including increased geopolitical tensions, a depreciating U.S. dollar, the potential for monetary policy easing, continuous purchasing by central banks and concerns over an escalating trade war; prices even crossed the $3,000-per-ounce threshold in the quarter.
B2Gold reported an excavator incident at the Fekola mine in the second quarter of 2024, delaying the mining of higher-grade ore from Phase 7 of the Fekola pit in the second half, which resulted in significant production loss in 2024. BTG expects to recoup the lost production at Fekola in 2025. Also, the company expects a substantial increase in gold production from the Fekola Complex in 2025 as a result of the processing of higher-grade ore from the Fekola and the Cardinal pits, and the contribution from Fekola Regional.
The impacts of higher year-over-year gold production and prices are expected to get reflected in B2Gold’s top line in the first quarter of 2025.
However, BTG has been witnessing cost inflation pressure across all sites, impacting input prices, including reagents, fuel and consumables. Higher fuel and labor costs, coupled with a stronger foreign exchange rate, are driving total costs . These headwinds are expected to have somewhat impacted the company’s first-quarter margins.
B2Gold’s Share Price Performance
BTG shares have gained 21.8% in the past year compared with the industry's growth of 41%.
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Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.
Kinross Gold Corporation KGC, scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +11.07%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinross Gold's earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 21 cents, indicating an upsurge of 111% from the year-ago quarter’s actual. KGC currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Kinross Gold has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 23.6%.
IAMGOLD Corporation IAG, scheduled to release earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +9.69% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The consensus estimate for IAG’s earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 10 cents, indicating a year-over-year decline of 9.1%. IAMGOLD has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 147.6%.
The Mosaic Company MOS, scheduled to release first-quarter earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +15.82%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mosaic Company's earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 39 cents, indicating a decline of 40% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Mosaic Company currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
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B2Gold to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

The Mosaic Company MOS is set to release first-quarter 2025 results after the closing bell on May 6.
The fertilizer maker delivered a negative earnings surprise of around 17.2%, on average, over the trailing four quarters. It delivered a negative earnings surprise of around 15.1% in the last reported quarter. The company’s first-quarter results are likely to reflect the impacts of weak fertilizer prices. It is expected to have gained from healthy fertilizer demand and cost-management actions.
Mosaic’s shares have gained 5.1% in the past year compared with the Zacks Fertilizers industry’s 9.2% rise.
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Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
What Our Model Unveils for MOS Stock
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Mosaic this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earning beat.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP for MOS is +15.82%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is currently pegged at 39 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: MOS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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What do MOS’s Revenue Estimates Indicate?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mosaic’s first-quarter consolidated sales is currently pegged at $2,665.9 million, calling for a decline of 0.5% from the year-ago quarter’s tally.
Factors at Play for MOS Stock
Mosaic is expected to have gained from favorable demand for phosphate and potash in the March quarter, aided by favorable agricultural conditions. Attractive farm economics is driving demand for fertilizers globally. Farmer economics remain favorable in most global growing regions due to strong crop demand and affordable inputs. Demand for grains and oilseeds remains high globally.
Mosaic is also taking action to reduce costs amid a still challenging operating environment. Its actions to improve its operating cost structure through transformation plans are expected to have aided profitability in the first quarter. MOS remains on track with its cost-reduction plan, which is expected to drive $150 million in run-rate cost reductions by the end of 2025.
Softer fertilizer prices are likely to have weighed on MOS’s sales and margins. Prices of phosphate and potash have retreated since the back half of 2022 from their peak levels attained in the first half, riding on the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions due to the sanctions in Belarus. Lower potash selling prices hurt the company’s sales in the fourth quarter. While prices have recovered somewhat lately, weaker year-over-year selling prices are likely to continue to have impacted the company’s top line in the first quarter.
Our estimate for average selling price per ton for the Potash segment is pegged at $209, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 29.6%. We also expect average selling price per ton for the Phosphate unit to be $609, indicating a 10% decline from the prior-year quarter.
The Mosaic Company Price and EPS Surprise
Basic Materials Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some companies in the basic materials space you may want to consider as our model shows they too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
ICL Group Ltd ICL, scheduled to release earnings on May 19, has an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for ICL’s earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 8 cents.
IAMGOLD Corporation IAG, slated to release earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +9.96% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus mark for IAG’s first-quarter earnings is currently pegged at 10 cents.
Nutrien Ltd. NTR, scheduled to release earnings on May 7, has an Earnings ESP of +2.41%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NTR's earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 33 cents. NTR currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Mosaic to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF is scheduled to report first-quarter 2025 results on May 6, after the closing bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IFF’s sales is pegged at $2.83 billion, indicating a 2.2% dip from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.12 per share. The consensus estimate for IFF’s earnings has moved up 2.7% in the past 60 days. The estimate indicates a year-over-year dip of 0.9%. (Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
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IFF’s Earnings Surprise History
International Flavors’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, the average surprise being 17.9%.
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What the Zacks Model Unveils for International Flavors
Our model predicts an earnings beat for International Flavors this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is precisely the case here.
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Zacks Rank: The company currently has a Zacks Rank of 3.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped IFF’s Q1 Performance
The company has been witnessing volume growth, with broad-based contributions across each of its businesses. International Flavors’s results are likely to reflect the overall improvement in its sales performance. IFF’s ongoing efforts to improve productivity and reduce costs are likely to have benefited its margins.
However, International Flavors continues to incur high raw material costs and additional costs related to labor, shipping and cleaning. Despite its pricing actions and focused cost reduction efforts, these factors are likely to have dented margins in the to-be-reported quarter. International Flavors’ manufacturing costs are expected to increase to support higher demand.
Projections for International Flavors’ Segments in Q1
Our model estimates the Nourish segment’s first-quarter sales to decline 3.6% year over year to $1.44 billion. The segment’s operating EBITDA is projected at $211 million, indicating a fall of 2.1% from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
We expect the Scent segment’s sales to decrease 6% year over year to $606 million. The ongoing momentum in Consumer Fragrance, as well as improvement in Fragrance Ingredients and Fine Fragrance, is likely to have aided its performance. However, the gains will be partially negated by higher costs. Our estimate for the segment’s quarterly operating EBITDA is $132 million, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 15.9%.
The projection for the Health & Biosciences segment’s sales is $532 million, indicating a 0.2% increase from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure, reflecting the ongoing momentum in its businesses. We expect operating EBITDA to increase 1.7% to $162 million.
IFF’s Pharma Solutions Segment Update
In March 2024, International Flavors announced that it entered an agreement to sell its Pharma Solutions business. On May 1, 2025, International Flavors announced the completion of divestiture of its Pharma Solutions business unit to Roquette.
The completion of this deal further helped International Flavors deliver its targeted net debt to credit-adjusted EBITDA of below 3.0X.
International Flavors Stock’s Price Performance
In the past year, IFF shares have lost 8% against the industry’s 0.4% growth.
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Other Stocks to Consider
Here are some other companies in the basic materials space, which, according to our model, also have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
IAMGOLD Corporation IAG, scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +9.69% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for IAMGOLD’s earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 10 cents, indicating a year-over-year decline of 9.1%. IAG has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 147.6%.
Kinross Gold Corporation KGC, scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +11.07% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinross Gold's earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 21 cents, indicating a surge of 111% from the year-ago quarter’s actual. KGC has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 23.6%.
The Mosaic Company MOS, scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +15.82% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MOS's earnings for the first quarter of 2025 is pegged at 39 cents, indicating a decline of 40% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
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International Flavors Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. DD is scheduled to come up with first-quarter 2025 results, before the opening bell on May 2.
The company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of roughly 16.1%, on average. DD posted an earnings surprise of roughly 15.3% in the last reported quarter.
DuPont is expected to have benefited from its innovation-driven investment, productivity actions and the acquisitions of the Spectrum Plastics Group and Donatelle Plastics amid headwinds from lower prices in the first quarter.
DD’s shares are down 15.1% over the past year compared with the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry’s 25.4% decline.
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Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
What do DD’s Revenue Estimates Say?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues for the first quarter for DuPont is currently pinned at $3,040 million, suggesting an expected year-over-year rise of 3.7%.
The consensus estimate for the company’s Electronics & Industrial segment is pinned at $1,479.8 million, indicating an 8.4% year-over-year rise. The same for the Water & Protection unit is pegged at $1,293.6 million, suggesting a 0.2% year-over-year rise.
Factors to Watch for DD Stock
DuPont is likely to have benefited from its cost and productivity measures and actions to drive growth through innovation in the quarter to be reported. Its innovation-driven investment is focused on several high-growth areas. DD remains committed to driving returns from its R&D investment.
DuPont is also expected to have benefited from cost synergy savings and productivity improvement actions. It is executing additional restructuring actions and expects annualized cost savings of $150 million from these measures. The company is also expected to have gained from its pricing hike actions in the wake of cost inflation.
The acquisitions of the Spectrum Plastics Group and Donatelle Plastics are also likely to have contributed to first-quarter results. The Spectrum Plastics acquisition has strengthened DuPont’s existing position in stable and fast-growing healthcare end markets. The buyout of Donatelle Plastics also enhances DD’s exposure in healthcare, expanding its expertise in the medical device market segments.
DuPont is likely to have faced headwinds from weak prices in the March quarter. Its volume growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 was partly offset by lower prices. The company saw lower prices across its segments in the fourth quarter. The pricing headwinds are expected to have continued in the first quarter, impacting its sales and margins.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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What Our Model Unveils for DD Stock
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for DuPont this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP for DD is -0.32%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is currently pegged at 95 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: DD currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Basic Materials Stocks That Warrant a Look
Here are some companies in the basic materials space you may want to consider as our model shows they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter:
ICL Group Ltd ICL, scheduled to release earnings on May 19, has an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for ICL’s earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 8 cents.
IAMGOLD Corporation IAG, slated to release earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +9.96% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus mark for IAG’s first-quarter earnings is currently pegged at 10 cents.
Kinross Gold Corporation KGC, scheduled to release earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +11.07%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinross Gold's earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 22 cents. KGC currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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DuPont Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?

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Gold prices were up more than 3% this morning as anxious investors flocked to the yellow metal amid the tariff-induced stock market sell-off. If you're wondering why tariffs are sending gold prices and gold stocks higher, it all boils down to gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset during times of uncertainty.
Why gold stocks are rallying on tariffs
President Donald Trump triggered a trade war last week when he announced reciprocal tariffs on more than 180 countries and followed them up with additional tariffs on nations like China. With China already announcing hefty retaliatory tariffs, investors across the globe fear this could get uglier and trigger a recession.
Gold typically performs well during a recession or even volatile times when stock markets fall, as investors often flock to gold and gold stocks to hedge their portfolios.
Since gold prices directly impact gold miners' top and bottom lines, gold stocks rallied today. Notably, most of today's top-performing gold stocks have delivered strong operational performances lately and are fortifying their balance sheets.
2025 could be a big year for some gold stocks
Harmony Gold, for instance, operates in South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. Despite a 4% drop in production, Harmony Gold's revenue rose 19%, net income surged 33%, and cash flow from operations (CFO) jumped 46% year over year during the six months ended Dec. 31, 2024. The gold miner also pays a dividend that yields 1.3%.
When it comes to dividends, AngloGold Ashanti is one step ahead, thanks to a new dividend policy under which it is targeting a free-cash-flow (FCF) payout of 50% every year on top of a base annual dividend of $0.50 per share. So, in 2024, it declared a total dividend of $0.91 per share. Outside of the U.S., AngloGold has operations in Africa and Australia. AngloGold's revenue jumped 26% in 2024, driven by higher gold prices, and its cash flows surged as it turned a net profit of $1 billion in the year versus a net loss of $222 million in 2023. AngloGold stock yields a solid 4.1%.
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Newmont Mining is the world's largest gold producer, but high costs remain a concern for the gold miner. Nonetheless, Newmont earned a net income of $3.4 billion in 2024 versus a net loss of $2.5 billion in 2023 and generated $6.3 billion in CFO. Its late 2023 acquisition of Newcrest has added significantly to Newmont's gold and copper reserves. Newmont expects to generate up to $4.3 billion from the sale of noncore assets in 2025. The stock pays a dividend yielding 2.2%.
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P/E	6.57 24.13
Price/Sales	2.75 1.32
P/B	1.58 1.68
P/FCF	148.74 22.84

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ROE	23.48 11.66
ROA	14.76 5.45
ROI	18.23 7.71
Net Worth	5.49 1.70
Quick Ratio	0.76 1.21
Current Ratio	1.47 2.04

Indicator	TTM Median
Net Profit Margin	40.62 8.31
Operating Margin	51.80 12.36
Gross Margin	32.23 28.09
Return on tangible equity	23.48 15.14

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EPS	0.10 0.27
EPS Forecast	0.10 0.24
Revenue	581.00M 222.50M
Gross Profit	199.00M —
EBITDA	273.00M —

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