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 демонстрирует смешанную картину по фундаментальным метрикам. С одной стороны, высокая прибыльность и операционные маржи, значительно превышающие медиану отрасли, указывают на сильные позиции компании. Net income и gross profit показывают устойчивый рост, что является позитивным знаком. Однако, мультипликаторы P/E, P/B и P/FCF значительно выше медианных значений, что может свидетельствовать о переоцененности акций. Долговая нагрузка остается в пределах нормы, но уровень текущих и быстрых коэффициентов ниже медианы отрасли, что вызывает беспокойство по поводу ликвидности. Дивидендная доходность на уровне 7.99% привлекает инвесторов, однако нестабильные показатели EPS могут оказывать давление на оценку. В итоге, несмотря на некоторые положительные аспекты, высокие мультипликаторы и некоторые слабые финансовые показатели требуют осторожности в оценке компании.

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Aris Mining Corporation ARIS is set to release its first-quarter 2026 results on May 6, after market close.
Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Aris Mining’s first-quarter earnings has moved up 37.5% to 77 cents per share. The figure reflects a 381.2% surge from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of 16 cents per share.
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Aris Mining’s Earnings Surprise History
Over the trailing four quarters, Aris Mining’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate once and missed the same in the remaining three quarters. ARIS has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of a negative 3.53%. The trend is shown in the chart below.
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What the Zacks Model Unveils for ARIS
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Aris Mining 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. But that is not the case here.
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Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Aris Mining is 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: ARIS currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Likely to Have Shaped Aris Mining’s Q1 Performance
The company reported consolidated gold production of 74.3 thousand ounces, marking a 36% increase from the year-ago quarter. Output from Segovia reached 66.6 thousand ounces, up 40% year over year, while production at Marmato rose 8% to 7.8 thousand ounces.
Aris Mining sold roughly 74.8 thousand ounces of gold in the quarter, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase, at an average realized price exceeding $4,860 per ounce. In comparison, the company sold 54.8 thousand ounces at an average price of $2,855 per ounce in the prior-year period. This resulted in revenues of approximately $364 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 136% from $154.1 million a year earlier.
Apart from higher volumes and prices, Aris Mining’s disciplined cost control is expected to have aided its earnings in the quarter.
ARIS Stock’s Price Performance
Aris Mining stock has surged 238.3% in a year compared with the industry’s 79.7% growth.
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How are Aris Mining’s Peers Placed in Q1?
Eldorado Gold Corporation EGO is slated to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 30, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold’s first-quarter 2026 earnings has moved down 18% over the past 60 days to 73 cents per share. Despite the revision, the consensus mark for Eldorado Gold suggests a 160.7% surge from the year-ago actual.
IAMGOLD IAG is slated to report first-quarter 2026 results on May 5, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD’s first-quarter 2026 earnings has moved down 5.6% over the past 60 days to 51 cents per share. The consensus mark suggests a 410% surge from the year-ago actual.
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Here is one Basic Materials stock, which according to our model, has the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in its upcoming release.
CF Industries CF, scheduled to release first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 6, currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.07% and a Zacks Rank of 1.
CF Industries’ earnings for the quarter are pegged at $2.35 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 27%. The company has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 13.15%.
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A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that IAMGold Corp (Symbol: IAG) is the #38 broker analyst pick, on average, out of the 50 stocks making up the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index, according to Metals Channel. The Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index is comprised of the top fifty global leaders from the metals and mining sector. The companies listed in the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index are not fixed, but instead variable — updating on a continuous basis to reflect the changing market environment with respect to commodity prices, government policy and market volatility.
In forming this rank, the analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses were tallied, and averaged; then, the underlying components of the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index were ranked according to those averages. Investors often interpret analyst opinions from different angles — when companies have a low rank among analysts, it isn't necessarily the case that investors should conclude that the stock will perform poorly. It can, of course, but a bullish investor could also take the contrarian angle and read into the data that there is lots of room for upside because the stock is so out of favor.
IAG operates in the Precious Metals sector, among companies like Newmont Corp (NEM) which is down about 7.6% today, and Barrick Mining Corp (B) trading lower by about 5.8%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of IAG, versus NEM and B.
IAG is currently trading down about 7.1% midday Thursday.
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Chicago, IL – March 6, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. AEM, Franco-Nevada Corp. FNV, Equinox Gold EQX, IAMGOLD IAG and Eldorado Gold EGO.
Industry: Gold Mining
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2872203/5-gold-stocks-to-buy-to-ride-solid-price-demand-trends
The outlook for the Zacks Mining - Gold industry looks bright, supported by strong gold price momentum and resilient demand. Gold has surged 18% so far in 2026, following a record-breaking 2025 when prices averaged $3,431 per ounce. Prices are currently around $5,140 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions. Structural supply constraints, including declining output from aging mines and limited new discoveries, are expected to support prices.
Against this backdrop, companies like Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Franco-Nevada Corp.,Equinox Gold, IAMGOLD and Eldorado Gold remain well-positioned for growth, aided by strong balance sheets, cost-control initiatives and ongoing growth projects.
About the Industry
The Zacks Mining - Gold industry comprises companies engaged in extracting gold from mines. These mines may either be underground or open pits. Mining is a long and complex process and requires significant financial resources. It involves exploring to evaluate a deposit's size; assessing ways to extract and process ore efficiently, safely and responsibly; and developing the mine before the actual mining process.
It usually takes 10-20 years for a gold mine to produce material that can finally be refined. Nowadays, industry players use a range of sophisticated techniques to extract gold and convert it into dore bars, an alloy of gold and silver, alongside other impurities. These are then sent for purification, after which gold is purchased as bars or coins, or used in jewelry or other purposes.
Major Trends Shaping the Future of the Mining-Gold Industry
Unprecedented Rally in Gold Prices to Aid Industry: Gold recorded a remarkable run in 2025, with the highest annual average of $3,431 per ounce, which was up 44% year over year. Gold price even breached the $4,500 mark in December 2025. The rally was driven by escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainty, a weaker U.S. dollar and continued strong central bank purchases. Total gold demand also hit an all-time high of 5,002 tons.
Investment demand was a major driver, reaching a landmark level of 2,175 tons. Investors seeking safe haven and diversification piled into gold ETFs, adding 801 tons throughout the year. Global bar and coin demand is reaching 12-year highs at 1,374 tons. Central bank buying remained elevated in 2025, with the official sector adding 863t of gold. The upward momentum has continued in 2026, with gold up 18.4% year to date and trading near a record $5,140 per ounce as investors increasingly turn to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Cost Management Efforts Sustain Margins: The industry has been facing a shortage of skilled workforce, causing a spike in wages. Industry players are grappling with escalating production costs, including electricity, water, and material. Since the industry cannot control gold prices, it focuses on improving the sales volume and the operating cash flow, as well as lowering unit net cash costs. The industry participants are opting for alternative energy sources, such as solar or wind farms, to minimize fuel-price volatility and secure supply. Miners are committed to cost-reduction strategies and digital innovation to drive operating efficiencies.
Structural Supply Constraints to Support Long-Term Prices: Depleting resources, declining output from aging mines and the lack of new mines remain inherent threats to the industry. Given the high costs and risks and lengthy time period associated with developing new mines, many companies prefer to expand their reserve base through mergers and acquisitions.
On the demand side, the use of gold in energy, healthcare and technology is rising. India and China account for around 50% of consumer gold demand. Gold demand in India will remain strong on improving economic momentum and consumer confidence.
The yellow metal has long been considered a safe-haven investment amid financial or political uncertainty. Central banks have been ramping up reserves held in gold due to currency depreciation and geopolitical and economic risks. Therefore, there will be an eventual demand-supply imbalance, which will likely drive gold prices.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates encouraging near-term prospects. The Zacks Mining - Gold Industry, which is a 40-stock group within the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #22, which places it in the top 9% of 243 Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Versus S&P 500 & Sector
The Mining-Gold Industry has outperformed the sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite over the past year. The stocks in the industry have collectively grown 145.1% compared with the broader sector’s rise of 46.6%. The S&P 500 has gained 21.6% in the same timeframe.
Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of the trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA, a commonly used multiple for valuing gold-mining companies, we see that the industry is currently trading at 11.82X compared with the S&P 500’s 17.33X and the Basic Material sector’s trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA of 17.38X.
Over the last five years, the industry traded as high as 12.90X and as low as 5.26X, the median being 7.78X.
5 Mining-Gold Stocks to Bet On
Agnico Eagle Mines: The company continues to prioritize projects aimed at strengthening production and cash-flow generation. It is advancing its key pipeline projects, including the Odyssey project in the Canadian Malartic Complex, Detour Lake, Hope Bay, Upper Beaver and San Nicolas. AEM is also reassessing some higher potential portfolio projects (Hammond Reef, Timmins East and Northern Territory) in light of the high gold price environment.
The company generated a record free cash flow of around $4.4 billion in 2025. Through a disciplined, phased development approach, Agnico Eagle aims to lift annual gold output by 20–30% over the next decade, with the potential to surpass 4 million ounces in the early 2030s. AEM shares have gained 51% over the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this Toronto, Canada-based company’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has moved up 33.5% over the past 60 days. The estimate indicates 60.4% year-over-year growth. AEM has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.8%. Agnico Eagle currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Franco-Nevada: The company recently agreed to a AUD170 million ($120 million) gross royalty from Minerals 260 to support the development of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This deal will lift Franco-Nevada’s effective royalty on the project land package to 2.45%. Bullabulling is a large and growing resource and one of the most attractive gold development projects in Australia.
Franco-Nevada also inked a deal to acquire a $250 million net smelter return royalty from i-80 Gold Corp. The royalty rate will start at 1.5%, increasing to 3.0% beginning in 2031, and will apply to all of i80 Gold’s material properties, including their six projects in various stages of development. This increases FNV’s long-term gold exposure in Nevada, where its royalty coverage already extends to Goldstrike, Gold Quarry, Arthur, Marigold, Bald Mountain, South Arturo and numerous other properties.
Backed by a diversified royalty and streaming portfolio, a debt-free balance sheet and strong cash flows, Franco-Nevada remains well positioned for long-term growth. FNV shares have gained 32.8% over the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this company’s earnings for fiscal 2026 indicates 58.6% year-over-year growth. The estimate has moved up 24% over the past 60 days. FNV has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.7%, on average. The company has a long-term estimated earnings growth of 8.9% and currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
Equinox Gold: 2025 marked a transformative year for the company with the merger with Calibre creating a tier one North American-focused gold producer anchored by two new long-life Canadian mines. The company also reported delivery of the first gold and commercial production at Valentine ahead of schedule, and portfolio optimization through asset divestments. The company achieved a record production of 922,827 ounces in 2025. EQX has also transformed the balance sheet, reducing debt by more than $1.1 billion since the second quarter of 2025.
In 2026, the company aims to generate strong free cash flow supported by expected gold production of 700,000–800,000 ounces and elevated prices, and continue lowering debt levels. A strengthened balance sheet provides greater flexibility to fund 400,000-500,000 ounces of potential annual organic growth over the next five years from the Phase 2 expansion at Valentine, the Castle Mountain expansion, and optionality at Los Filos. EQX shares have gained 74.5% over the past six months.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Equinox Gold engages in the exploration, acquisition, development and operation of mineral properties in the Americas. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EQX’s 2026 earnings has moved up 30% over the past 90 days. The consensus estimate indicates a substantial year-over-year improvement of 263%. EQX has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 89.2%, on average. The company currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
IAMGOLD: The company delivered record margins and cash flow in 2025 as its mines moved into robust production phases, as well as solidgold marketconditions. Solid operating performance enabled IAMGOLD to advance its balance-sheet deleveraging strategy and return capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program. In 2026, IAMGOLD remains focused on growing the value of its assets while maintaining operational discipline.
The buyback program will continue, supported by cash flows from the Essakane mine. At the Côté operation, the focus will be on reducing unit costs and preparing for a future expansion targeting the combined Côté and Gosselin deposits. The company is also advancing its organic growth pipeline with a comprehensive drill program at its newly consolidated Nelligan Complex, which is already positioning itself as among the largest pre-production projects in Canada. IAG shares have gained 126% over the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this Toronto, Canada-based company’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has moved up 29.7% over the past 60 days. The estimate suggests year-over-year growth of 74%. IAG has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.75%, on average. The company currently has a long term estimated earnings growth of 5.9% and sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
Eldorado Gold: The company expects gold production at 490,000-590,000 ounces in 2026, representing a 11% year-over-year increase. This will be supported by its current operating mines, the Lamaque Complex, Kisladag, Efemcukuru and Olympias. First concentrate from the Skouries project is now expected in the early part of the third quarter of 2025, with commercial production targeted for the fourth quarter.
Once operational, Skouries is set to significantly enhance Eldorado’s production profile, costs and cash generation. The company thus expects gold output to reach 620,000-720,000 ounces in 2027, indicating a solid 40% increase from 2025 levels. With higher production and the addition of copper output from Skouries, Eldorado expects a strong increase in free cash flow supported by its stable operating portfolio. EGO shares have gained 58.3% over the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vancouver, Canada-based Eldorado Gold’s 2026 earnings indicates year-over-year growth of 194.3%. The estimate has moved up 21% over the past 60 days. EGO presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Agnico Eagle Mines, Franco-Nevada, Equinox Gold, IAMGOLD and Eldorado Gold

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Chicago, IL – March 3, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares IAMGOLD IAG as the Bull of the Day and OneSpaWorld OSW as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Mastercard Inc. MA, Visa Inc. V and PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL.
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks.
There’s something about gold when the market starts to feel a little wobbly. Yields move. Geopolitics flare. Central banks start whispering about rate cuts. And suddenly, that shiny rock everyone forgot about becomes the belle of the ball. It should come as no surprise that gold mining stocks are some of the best performing ones out there. Only fitting today’s Bull of the Day comes from that industry.
Today’s Bull of the Day is IAMGOLD, a gold producer that looks poised to capitalize on one of the strongest macro tailwinds we’ve seen in years. IAMGOLD Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as a gold producer and developer in Canada and Burkina Faso. The company's flagship project includes Côté Gold that covers an area of 596 hectares located in the Chester and Yeo Townships, district of sudbury, in northeastern Ontario.
Let’s start with the obvious: gold prices have been living in record territory. When real yields roll over and the dollar shows signs of fatigue, gold tends to stretch its legs. And unlike the speculative juniors, IAMGOLD actually produces the stuff.
With operating mines in the Americas and West Africa, and the high-profile Côté Gold project in Ontario ramping up, IAMGOLD is transitioning from “rebuild mode” to “cash flow mode.” That’s when the fun usually begins. When gold prices rise, margins expand fast. Mining has high fixed costs, so incremental price gains drop straight to the bottom line. That operating leverage is exactly what you want if you believe the gold move has legs.
Analysts are on board and have increased estimates for the current year and next year. Over the last sixty days, the bullish moves have pushed up our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $1.65 to $2.15 while next year’s number is up from $1.34 to $1.99. That’s the reason for the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating on the stock.
IAMGOLD has spent the last few years restructuring, divesting non-core assets, and cleaning up the balance sheet. That groundwork matters. You don’t want a gold stock buried under debt when volatility spikes.
Now the narrative is shifting from “Can they execute?” to “How much cash can they generate?” That’s a big difference. Gold stocks are notoriously cyclical. You don’t marry them, you date them during the right part of the cycle. Right now, the combination of strong gold prices, expanding production and a cleaner balance sheet puts IAMGOLD in a sweet spot.
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Today’s Bear of the Day is Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) OneSpaWorld. OneSpaWorld operates spas and wellness centers aboard cruise ships and in destination resorts. It’s a “feel good” business tied directly to discretionary spending. And that’s exactly the problem.
Let’s break this down. Cruises are already discretionary. Spa treatments on cruises? That’s discretionary squared. When consumer confidence wobbles, when credit card balances rise, when households start prioritizing essentials over indulgences, premium add-ons like onboard spa services are some of the first things to get cut.
You don’t cancel your cruise vacation at the last minute. You absolutely skip the $300 massage. That’s operating leverage in the wrong direction.
OneSpaWorld’s revenue depends heavily on passenger spend per sailing. If occupancy softens or per-guest spending moderates even slightly, margins compress quickly. This isn’t a diversified hospitality empire. It’s a niche operator tied almost exclusively to cruise lines. That concentration risk becomes glaring when macro uncertainty increases. Add in labor cost pressure and the margin picture can deteriorate fast if pricing power fades.
Over the last sixty days, three analysts have cut their earnings estimates for the current year while two have done so for next year. The bearish moves have dropped our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $1.15 to $1.11 while next year’s number is off from $1.29 to $1.27. Still, that does represent growth of 12% for the current year and 14% next year.
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry ranks in the Bottom 26% of our Zacks Industry Rank.
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Mastercard Inc. is steadily reinforcing its role as the infrastructure layer of digital commerce and its latest partnership with MetaMask around the MetaMask Card underscores that strategy. With the U.S. launch now fully operational across the country, including in New York, this initiative represents another important move toward connecting self-custodied crypto assets with traditional payment systems.
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Mastercard’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Over the past year, MA’s shares have declined 10.1% compared with the industry’s fall of 23.6%.
From a valuation standpoint, MA trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26, above the industry average of 18.39. MA carries a Value Score of D.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mastercard’s 2026 earnings implies 14% growth from the year-ago period.
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IAMGOLD and OneSpaWorld have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Key Points
Iamgold expects to hit its full-year financial targets.
2026 could be another banner year.
Shares of Iamgold (NYSE: IAG) popped on Tuesday after the gold producer announced preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter and a bullish forecast for the coming year.
By the close of trading, Iamgold's stock price was up more than 15%.
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Iamgold's mining operations are performing well
Iamgold produced 765,900 ounces of gold in 2025, driven by record quarterly production at all its major mining sites.
The company's Essakane, Côté, and Westwood operations produced 117,300, 87,200, and 37,900 attributable ounces in the fourth quarter.
The record production comes at an opportune time. Gold prices climbed above $4,700 per ounce on Tuesday. Many investors view the precious metal as a defensive store of value, particularly during times of geopolitical turmoil.
Iamgold, in turn, expects to deliver record revenue when it reports its finalized financial results on Feb. 17.
2026 should be another lucrative year
Management forecasts attributable gold production of 720,000 to 820,000 ounces in 2026, with cash costs, including royalties, of $1,425 to $1,575 per ounce sold.
"Turning the page to 2026, it is going to be a very exciting year for IAMGOLD as we continue to build on the momentum at Cote, Westwood, and Essakane," CEO Renaud Adams said.
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Why Iamgold Stock Surged Today

In trading on Tuesday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 5.5%. Leading the group were shares of IAMGold, up about 15.9% and shares of Orla Mining up about 14.1% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are metals & mining shares, up on the day by about 2.3% as a group, led by Gold Resource, trading higher by about 21.7% and 5E Advanced Materials, trading up by about 10.8% on Tuesday.
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Tuesday Sector Leaders: Precious Metals, Metals & Mining Stocks

Newmont Corporation NEM has witnessed a strong share price surge over the past six months, driven by a combination of supportive macro conditions, improving fundamentals and positive market sentiment.
Shares of NEM have popped 81.6% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 73.9% rise.
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Let’s look into the factors driving the price surge:
Rising Gold Prices and Strategic Focus Boost Newmont
Gold prices have surged 73% this year and are currently at around $4,463 an ounce. Persistently elevated geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and uncertainty around global interest-rate trajectories have reinforced gold’s role as a safe-haven asset.
The favorable pricing environment has translated into strong earnings and solid free cash flow, supporting an attractive dividend yield of about 3–4% and continued shareholder returns. Operational progress at growth assets such as the Ahafo North project in Ghana, which is expected to boost production significantly over its life, has further strengthened medium-term output visibility and long-term cash flow potential.
As the world’s largest gold miner, Newmont is perceived as a defensive, lower-risk proxy to gold, benefiting from its geographic diversification, long reserve life and scale advantages, which enhance earnings stability across commodity cycles. The company’s portfolio rationalization strategy, including the divestment of non-core and higher-cost assets, has sharpened its focus on Tier-1, long-life, low-cost operations, improving the overall quality of its asset base.
This strategic shift, combined with disciplined capital allocation and an emphasis on shareholder returns, has strengthened confidence in management’s execution and long-term value creation.
NEM Zacks Rank & Key Picks
NEM currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. AEM, Iamgold Corp. IAG and Kinross Gold Corporation KGC. AEM, IAG and KGC carry a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $7.87 per share, indicating an 86% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 12%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAG’s current fiscal-year earnings stands at 89 cents per share, implying a 62% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in two of the trailing four quarters while missing two, with the average surprise being 3%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.68 per share, indicating a 147% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters while missing one, with the average surprise being 17.4%.
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NEM Rallies 82% on Gold Price Upside and Strategic Strength

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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Eastman Chemical Boosts Dividend Leveraging Strong Cash Generation

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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