Barrick Mining (NYSE:B – Get Free Report) (TSE:ABX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The gold and copper producer reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.19, Briefing.com reports. Barrick Mining had a net margin of 24.53% and a return on equity of 9.48%. The firm had revenue of $5.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.15 billion. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 44.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Barrick Mining Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:B opened at $43.80 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $45.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $35.56. The company has a market cap of $73.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 0.40. Barrick Mining has a 12-month low of $16.92 and a 12-month high of $54.69. The company has a quick ratio of 2.33, a current ratio of 2.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.
Barrick Mining Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This is a positive change from Barrick Mining’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. Barrick Mining’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.82%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Barrick Mining
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts recently weighed in on B shares. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on Barrick Mining from $40.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Zacks Research cut Barrick Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Barrick Mining in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $68.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Barrick Mining in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, DZ Bank raised shares of Barrick Mining to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Barrick Mining has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $53.08.
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Barrick Mining News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Barrick Mining this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — EPS $1.04 (vs. ~$0.89 consensus) and revenue $5.98B (+44.6% YoY). Management cited record quarterly performance and strong margins, supporting the cash return push. Barrick Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Big dividend increase and new policy — Barrick raised the quarterly dividend to $0.42 (140% increase) and announced a cash‑flow‑linked payout policy, signalling sustained shareholder returns as free cash flow grows. Barrick Declares Increased Dividend and Announces New Dividend Policy
- Positive Sentiment: Plan to pursue IPO/spin‑off of North American gold business — Management said it will pursue a North America gold‑mining IPO this year, a move that could unlock value and create a pure‑play vehicle for North American assets. That strategic pivot is a major driver behind optimism. Barrick to pursue IPO of North American gold-mining business
- Positive Sentiment: Leadership and board moves to support the IPO — Barrick appointed Mark Hill as President & CEO to lead the North America IPO process and added a new board member, strengthening governance and execution capability for the separation. Barrick Announces Board Appointments
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst interest/upgrades — Independent coverage and broker notes (e.g., Canaccord) are supportive following the results and strategy reset, which can attract more investor demand. Barrick Mining (B) Gets a Buy from Canaccord Genuity
- Neutral Sentiment: Fundamentals & upkeep — Analyst pieces and comparisons (Zacks, Yahoo summaries) confirm the beat but note cost and macro risks; useful context for modeling but not immediate negatives. Barrick Mining (B) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Large investor sell — A notable exit by Azvalor managers was reported and was estimated to have a roughly -3.4% impact on holdings, which could put short‑term selling pressure on the stock. Barrick Mining Corp: A Significant Exit by Azvalor Managers FI
About Barrick Mining
Barrick Gold Corporation, commonly known as Barrick, is a Toronto‑headquartered mining company focused on the exploration, development, production and sale of gold and copper. Listed on major exchanges (including the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B), Barrick operates as an integrated minerals producer, running large‑scale mining complexes, processing facilities and related support services for extraction and metallurgical treatment of ore.
The company’s activities span the full mining value chain: greenfield exploration, feasibility and permitting, mine construction, ongoing operations, and closure and reclamation.
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