Barrick Gold (GOLD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$18.50 -0.33 (-1.73%)

As of 11:47 AM Eastern

Barrick Gold - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
6

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for GOLD.

Consensus Price Target

$23.75
28.41% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barrick Gold, the average price target is $23.75. The highest price target for GOLD is $38.00, while the lowest price target for GOLD is $17.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.41% from the current price of $18.50.

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GOLD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$23.75	$24.45	$23.90	$21.59
Forecasted Upside	28.41% Upside	55.22% Upside	31.17% Upside	49.90% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

GOLD 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.

GOLD 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.

Barrick Gold Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Barrick Gold	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.23% Upside	144.45% Upside	12.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GOLD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/18/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	T. Jakusconek Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$19.00 ➝ $20.00	+8.84%
2/13/2025	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	$24.00 ➝ $23.00	+24.63%
2/7/2025	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform	$25.00 ➝ $24.00	+40.38%
1/27/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Jalonen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$21.00 ➝ $18.00	+11.62%
12/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$23.00 ➝ $17.00	+8.83%
11/26/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$37.00 ➝ $38.00	+118.64%
11/25/2024	Cibc World Mkts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Soni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/25/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Neutral
10/30/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Major Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$23.00 ➝ $22.00	+8.48%
9/13/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$23.00 ➝ $24.00	+15.00%
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9/10/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$21.00 ➝ $22.00	+13.52%
8/29/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Coleman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$24.00	+20.36%
4/17/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$27.00 ➝ $26.00	+55.69%
4/8/2024	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Parkin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform Overweight
1/8/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
10/4/2023	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Reduce
8/17/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$22.00 ➝ $20.00	+28.62%
8/9/2023	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Buy
5/4/2023	Laurentian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$5.00 ➝ C$4.70
4/21/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$19.00 ➝ $22.00	+15.36%
4/21/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$26.00 ➝ $28.00	+45.83%
4/20/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$29.00 ➝ C$30.00
3/7/2023	Fundamental Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Buy	$19.02	+20.99%

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Should I Buy Barrick Gold Stock? GOLD 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 Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Barrick Gold pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Barrick Gold
Bull Case

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

The current stock price of Barrick Gold Corp is $17.96, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the gold sector.
Recent earnings reports show that Barrick Gold Corp met consensus estimates with earnings per share of $0.46, indicating stable financial performance.
The company has initiated a stock repurchase plan allowing for the buyback of $1.00 billion in shares, suggesting that management believes the stock is undervalued and is committed to enhancing shareholder value.
Barrick Gold Corp has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.23%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in uncertain market conditions.
With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a positive outlook for the stock, indicating potential for price appreciation.

Barrick Gold
Bear Case

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

Several analysts have downgraded their ratings on Barrick Gold Corp, with CIBC and UBS Group both reducing their ratings to "neutral," which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week low of $14.25, suggesting potential risks for investors if the price continues to decline.
Despite a reasonable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, any significant downturn in gold prices could impact Barrick Gold Corp's profitability and financial stability.
Analysts have varied price targets, with some lowering their expectations, which could create uncertainty regarding the stock's future performance.
The company's net margin of 13.19% may not be as robust compared to industry peers, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.

GOLD 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 $23.75, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $17.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barrick Gold in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GOLD shares.
: According to analysts, Barrick Gold's stock has a predicted upside of 28.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Barrick Gold's stock had 5 downgrades by analysts.
: Barrick Gold has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Berenberg Bank, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Citigroup, Raymond James, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Barrick Gold less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Barrick Gold is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how GOLD compares to other companies.

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Barrick Gold (GOLD) Stock Forecast & Price Target