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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 8.1%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 51%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 47%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, CFO LTM is 9.0 Bil, FCF LTM is 5.1 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.0 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 46%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Battery Technology & Metals, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more.

Key risks
B key risks include [1] geopolitical and jurisdictional instability in key operating countries such as Mali, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 8.1%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%
2 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 51%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 47%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, CFO LTM is 9.0 Bil, FCF LTM is 5.1 Bil
4 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.0 Bil
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 46%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Battery Technology & Metals, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
7 Key risks
B key risks include [1] geopolitical and jurisdictional instability in key operating countries such as Mali, Show more.

B in ETFs

Weight = B's share of each fund

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VEU0.05%

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/24/2026

Barrick Mining (B) stock has lost about 25% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Macroeconomic Factor: Significant Decline in Gold Prices from January 2026 Highs.

Gold reached an all-time high of $5,589.38 per ounce on January 28, 2026, just before the specified period. However, it experienced a sharp correction shortly after, plummeting over 12% on January 30, 2026, and falling more than 25% from its peak within three days. As of late June 2026, gold is trading around $3,978.38 to $4,190 per ounce, approximately 25% below its January high. As a major gold producer, this significant and sustained decline in its primary commodity directly impacted Barrick Gold's valuation during the period.

2. Company-Specific Factor: Lower Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Gold Production Guidance.

Barrick Gold's full-year fiscal 2026 gold production guidance, released in early February 2026, was set at 2.90–3.25 million ounces, which was noted to be below 2025 levels primarily due to planned maintenance and mine sequencing. Although Barrick reported strong Q1 2026 gold production of 719,000 ounces, beating its specific quarterly guidance, the reiterated full-year outlook for reduced overall production compared to the previous fiscal year, with output weighted towards the second half of 2026, created a cautious long-term outlook for investors.

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Updated on 6/24/2026

Barrick Mining (B) stock has lost about 25% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Macroeconomic Factor: Significant Decline in Gold Prices from January 2026 Highs.

Gold reached an all-time high of $5,589.38 per ounce on January 28, 2026, just before the specified period. However, it experienced a sharp correction shortly after, plummeting over 12% on January 30, 2026, and falling more than 25% from its peak within three days. As of late June 2026, gold is trading around $3,978.38 to $4,190 per ounce, approximately 25% below its January high. As a major gold producer, this significant and sustained decline in its primary commodity directly impacted Barrick Gold's valuation during the period.

2. Company-Specific Factor: Lower Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Gold Production Guidance.

Barrick Gold's full-year fiscal 2026 gold production guidance, released in early February 2026, was set at 2.90–3.25 million ounces, which was noted to be below 2025 levels primarily due to planned maintenance and mine sequencing. Although Barrick reported strong Q1 2026 gold production of 719,000 ounces, beating its specific quarterly guidance, the reiterated full-year outlook for reduced overall production compared to the previous fiscal year, with output weighted towards the second half of 2026, created a cautious long-term outlook for investors.

3. Company-Specific Factor: Substantial Insider Selling.

Over the six months preceding April 16, 2026, which covers a significant portion of the specified period, Barrick Gold experienced substantial insider selling activity, with 49 sales and no purchases. Notable transactions exceeding the USD 5 million threshold included Jeffrey D. Benjamin selling shares estimated at over $22 million, CEO Gregory N. Roberts selling shares estimated at over $7 million, and Jess M. Ravich selling shares estimated at over $6 million. This large volume of insider sales can signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects from within.

4. Macroeconomic Factor: Recent Weakness in Copper Prices.

While copper prices saw some highs during the period, they experienced a decline of 6.31% over the past month as of June 25, 2026. Copper, a key metal for Barrick, was trading around $6.389 per pound at the beginning of June 2026 but was forecasted to close June at $5.624 per pound, representing a projected monthly decrease of 12%. This recent downward trend in another of Barrick's principal commodities contributed to investor concerns and pressure on the stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -26.2% change in B stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -40.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266282026Change
Stock Price ($)50.5337.29-26.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16,95619,04412.3%
Net Income Margin (%)29.4%32.1%9.2%
P/E Multiple17.010.2-40.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1,6831,6750.5%
Cumulative Contribution-26.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
B-26.2% 
Market (SPY)6.6%64.9%
Sector (XLB)-3.0%71.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.7% change in B stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -47.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256282026Change
Stock Price ($)40.8237.29-8.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,60419,04430.4%
Net Income Margin (%)24.5%32.1%31.0%
P/E Multiple19.410.2-47.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1,7031,6751.7%
Cumulative Contribution-8.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
B-8.7% 
Market (SPY)7.3%51.8%
Sector (XLB)16.5%67.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 99.1% change in B stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 84.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256282026Change
Stock Price ($)18.7337.2999.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,30519,04443.1%
Net Income Margin (%)17.5%32.1%84.1%
P/E Multiple13.910.2-26.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1,7251,6753.0%
Cumulative Contribution99.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
B99.1% 
Market (SPY)25.1%41.5%
Sector (XLB)21.9%50.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 136.6% change in B stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a 2945.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120236282026Change
Stock Price ($)15.7637.29136.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,80319,04476.3%
Net Income Margin (%)1.1%32.1%2945.8%
P/E Multiple242.610.2-95.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1,7551,6754.8%
Cumulative Contribution136.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
B136.6% 
Market (SPY)81.3%32.3%
Sector (XLB)45.9%45.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
B Return-13%-7%8%-12%187%-15%86%
Peers Return5%-10%23%19%119%4%216%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
B Win Rate58%50%67%33%92%50% 
Peers Win Rate50%43%58%48%78%43% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
B Max Drawdown-29%-48%-30%-28%-15%-30% 
Peers Max Drawdown-33%-48%-28%-27%-23%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NEM, FCX, AEM, SCCO, KGC. See B Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-12.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven8 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven99 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-25.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven40 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days62 days

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In The Past

Barrick Mining's stock fell -6.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventBS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven99 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-25.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven40 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-67.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven204.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven219 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-27.6%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.2%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven41 days1 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-54.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven119.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven88 days1085 days

Compare to NEM, FCX, AEM, SCCO, KGC

In The Past

Barrick Mining's stock fell -6.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Barrick Mining (B)

Barrick Gold Corporation is a global mining company primarily engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties. Its core business involves identifying, extracting, and processing valuable mineral deposits, with a particular focus on gold, copper, and nickel. As of December 31, 2016, the company reported substantial proven and probable reserves, including 85.9 million ounces of gold and 11.1 billion pounds of copper.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Barrick Gold boasts a wide international operational footprint. The company conducts its exploration and development activities across numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia. With principal properties like Cortez, Goldstrike, Pueblo Viejo, Lagunas Norte, and Veladero, Barrick Gold serves the global commodity markets by supplying essential raw materials—gold, copper, and nickel—to various industries worldwide.

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Barrick Mining is like the ExxonMobil of gold and copper mining.

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  • Gold: Barrick Gold Corporation primarily explores for, develops, and produces gold from its mineral properties globally.
  • Copper: The company engages in the exploration, development, and production of copper deposits.
  • Nickel: Barrick also explores for nickel deposits as part of its mineral property development activities.

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Barrick Mining (symbol: B) sells primarily to other companies.

As a global producer of commodities such as gold, copper, and nickel, Barrick Gold Corporation sells its products on international markets to a diverse range of industrial buyers, refiners, and financial institutions. Due to the nature of commodity trading, where products are often sold on exchanges or through numerous supply agreements, and to maintain competitive advantage, Barrick Gold Corporation does not publicly disclose the names of specific major customer companies.

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The search results indicate some recent changes in Barrick Gold Corporation's leadership. Mark Bristow was the President and CEO until September 2025, when Mark Hill was appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer and Interim President & CEO. Then in February 2026, Mark Hill was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Helen Cai was appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective in March 2026. Graham Shuttleworth was previously the CFO. Given the current date (March 14, 2026), the information about Mark Hill as CEO and Helen Cai as CFO should be the most up-to-date. Let's gather the information for the top 5 management members, including the current CEO and CFO. **CEO:** Mark Hill * **Title:** President and Chief Executive Officer * **Background:** Mark Hill was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Barrick in February 2026, following his appointment as Group Chief Operating Officer and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2025. He was previously the executive responsible for the Latin America and Asia Pacific region, a role he assumed in January 2019. Hill is a seasoned mining executive with 30 years of experience and joined Barrick in 2006. He has experience in strategy, corporate development, and leading major projects across the world. **CFO:** Helen Cai * **Title:** Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer * **Background:** Helen Cai was appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective in March 2026. She has served on the Barrick Board since November 2021 and brings over two decades of experience in equity research, corporate finance, strategic planning, capital markets, and M&A across the mining, industrial, and technology sectors, primarily with Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corporation (CICC). Now, I need to find up to three other management members. I will look for recent executive appointments or prominent roles. Based on search result and, James J. McGuire and Woo Lee were recently appointed. George Joannou is also listed as Chief Development Officer. 1. **James J. McGuire** * **Title:** Chief Legal and Policy Officer * **Background:** James J. McGuire was appointed Chief Legal and Policy Officer in February 2026. He has over 30 years of legal experience representing leading corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. Prior to joining Barrick, he was a Litigation Partner and Managing Partner of the New York office at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He also served as a federal criminal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. 2. **Woo Lee** * **Title:** Chief Global Affairs Officer * **Background:** Woo Lee was appointed Chief Global Affairs Officer in March 2026. He joined Barrick in 2014 and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of Government & Corporate Affairs, Asia Pacific. He has over 30 years of experience in Washington, China, and East Asia, and previously worked as a U.S. diplomat in the State Department, holding senior posts at American embassies and consulates across the APAC region. 3. **George Joannou** * **Title:** Chief Development Officer * **Background:** George Joannou was appointed Chief Development Officer of Barrick in November 2025. He had been Senior Vice President, Strategic Matters since 2014. George joined Barrick in 2002 as an accountant and has also held the roles of Assistant Treasurer, CFO Australia Pacific, and head of Planning and Capital Allocation. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. The user specifically asked for information on whether the CEO or CFO founded or managed other companies, or sold companies, or managed companies backed by private equity firms. * **Mark Hill (CEO):** The search results do not explicitly state if he founded or managed other companies outside of Barrick. His background primarily mentions his experience within Barrick and prior to that "30 years of experience" in mining, but no details of founding or selling companies. * **Helen Cai (CFO):** Her background mentions experience with Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corporation (CICC), but no information about founding, selling companies, or managing companies backed by private equity firms. The prompt requires HTML output. I will structure the response accordingly. Double-checking the company: The company is Barrick Mining Corporation, which is Barrick Gold Corporation that recently changed its name and NYSE symbol to 'B'. The background information provided in the prompt about gold and copper reserves, founding year, and headquarters matches Barrick Gold Corporation. The management team found is for Barrick Gold Corporation. So the company is correct. I need to make sure I include up to 5 members and definitely the CEO and CFO. I have Mark Hill (CEO), Helen Cai (CFO), James J. McGuire, Woo Lee, and George Joannou. This is 5 members.

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Barrick Mining (formerly Barrick Gold Corporation) faces several significant risks inherent to the global mining industry, amplified by its extensive operations in diverse geopolitical and environmental landscapes.

The most prominent risk is political and geopolitical instability, coupled with resource nationalism. Barrick operates in numerous countries, many of which are prone to political upheaval, changes in mining regulations, and disputes over taxation and resource ownership. This risk has manifested in severe ways, such as the temporary suspension of operations and seizure of gold stocks at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali due to a revenue dispute with the Malian government, resulting in a reported $1 billion revenue write-off. Ongoing negotiations regarding tax and royalty frameworks in the Dominican Republic and the need for stable government support for projects like Reko Diq in Pakistan further underscore this vulnerability, which can directly impact license security, operational stability, and financial performance.

Another key risk is related to environmental and social impacts, particularly concerning waste management and water contamination. Barrick has faced accusations of extensive environmental degradation, notably regarding riverine tailings disposal at the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea, leading to heavy metals contamination. In Argentina, the Veladero mine has been linked to multiple toxic spills involving cyanide, arsenic, and mercury, forcing local communities to rely on bottled water and raising human rights concerns. Furthermore, the proposed Naranjo Tailings Storage Facility in the Dominican Republic has sparked significant opposition from local communities due to environmental and human rights concerns, with an estimated "Extreme" consequence (over 100 fatalities) in the event of a dam failure. Such incidents can lead to operational disruptions, legal actions, and severe reputational damage.

Finally, operational inconsistency and challenges in cost management present a significant business risk. While gold and copper prices are critical drivers of profitability, Barrick's financial performance is also heavily influenced by its ability to manage operational costs, specifically its All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC). The company has experienced operational inconsistencies and has been noted for having slightly higher AISC compared to some top-tier peers, indicating challenges in maintaining optimal operational efficiency. Poor capital allocation decisions, coupled with unexpected disruptions such as labor issues or energy cost fluctuations, can further impact production volumes and overall profitability.

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For Barrick Mining (symbol: B), whose main products include gold, copper, and nickel, the addressable markets are as follows:

  • Gold: The global gold market was valued at approximately USD 291.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 400 billion by the end of 2030. Asia-Pacific dominated the global gold market in 2025 with a market share of 65.54%.
  • Copper: The global copper market size was approximately USD 291.12 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 442.04 billion by 2034. Asia-Pacific held 55.6% of the global market share in 2024.
  • Nickel: The global nickel market size was USD 47.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 78.3 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific dominated the nickel market with an 83.40% share in 2025.

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Financials

BNEMFCXAEMSCCOKGCMedian
NameBarrick .Newmont Freeport.Agnico E.Southern.Kinross . 
Mkt Price37.2996.1362.45157.23171.2624.2679.29
Mkt Cap62.5104.389.978.7140.729.184.3
Rev LTM19,04424,96626,42113,53914,5507,96116,797
Op Inc LTM9,74213,4926,6377,7037,9463,9977,825
FCF LTM5,0689,2381,7524,5204,2763,0334,398
FCF 3Y Avg2,4394,5151,5052,5963,2301,7582,518
CFO LTM9,03112,0886,0477,1195,7254,3036,583
CFO 3Y Avg5,8977,5886,1654,6924,4192,9015,294

Growth & Margins

BNEMFCXAEMSCCOKGCMedian
NameBarrick .Newmont Freeport.Agnico E.Southern.Kinross . 
Rev Chg LTM43.1%26.9%6.3%51.7%21.7%43.1%35.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg21.8%30.0%7.0%32.5%13.7%29.7%25.7%
Rev Chg Q66.7%45.8%8.8%66.1%36.2%60.8%53.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM12.3%10.1%2.0%13.7%8.4%12.9%11.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM106.2%93.6%1.6%106.7%34.7%113.2%99.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg60.0%195.9%4.5%74.5%24.8%258.8%67.2%
Op Mgn LTM51.2%54.0%25.1%56.9%54.6%50.2%52.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg37.4%32.7%25.9%41.7%48.5%34.1%35.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.9%5.4%0.0%3.9%2.4%4.4%3.9%
CFO/Rev LTM47.4%48.4%22.9%52.6%39.3%54.0%47.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg39.0%36.8%24.7%46.4%36.1%47.1%37.9%
FCF/Rev LTM26.6%37.0%6.6%33.4%29.4%38.1%31.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.7%19.7%6.0%24.5%26.2%27.1%22.1%

Valuation

BNEMFCXAEMSCCOKGCMedian
NameBarrick .Newmont Freeport.Agnico E.Southern.Kinross . 
Mkt Cap62.5104.389.978.7140.729.184.3
P/S3.34.23.45.89.73.73.9
P/Op Inc6.47.713.510.217.77.39.0
P/EBIT5.57.611.99.717.37.28.7
P/E10.212.332.914.728.310.213.5
P/CFO6.98.614.911.024.66.89.8
Total Yield12.1%9.2%4.0%7.8%5.5%10.4%8.5%
Dividend Yield2.3%1.1%1.0%1.0%2.0%0.6%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.8%5.3%2.2%4.0%3.3%8.9%4.4%
D/E0.10.10.10.00.10.00.1
Net D/E-0.0-0.00.1-0.00.0-0.0-0.0

Returns

BNEMFCXAEMSCCOKGCMedian
NameBarrick .Newmont Freeport.Agnico E.Southern.Kinross . 
1M Rtn-12.4%-12.5%-5.0%-13.9%-10.5%-19.6%-12.4%
3M Rtn-3.0%-5.6%11.3%-18.5%6.2%-15.5%-4.3%
6M Rtn-18.3%-8.7%18.3%-13.8%15.7%-18.1%-11.3%
12M Rtn86.4%71.2%44.0%36.7%71.3%64.1%67.6%
3Y Rtn140.2%144.8%64.8%237.9%167.3%426.8%156.1%
1M Excs Rtn-7.0%-8.1%0.4%-7.7%-6.6%-12.7%-7.3%
3M Excs Rtn-13.6%-16.6%-1.4%-29.5%-5.8%-26.4%-15.1%
6M Excs Rtn-23.7%-14.7%14.5%-19.3%10.4%-23.8%-17.0%
12M Excs Rtn62.0%46.6%31.1%11.8%60.1%38.6%42.6%
3Y Excs Rtn79.2%72.7%-5.4%170.0%89.3%371.9%84.2%

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ANDA090360  BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDEbuprenorphine hydrochloridetablet50720101.8%15.8%10.7%-9.4%14.7%
ANDA076237  FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDEfluoxetine hydrochloridecapsule, delayed rel pellets324201020.7%27.7%40.3%20.3%31.9%
ANDA090591  PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDEphentermine hydrochloridecapsule318201013.2%16.2%25.7%13.1%23.5%
ANDA090470  PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDEphentermine hydrochloridetablet831200923.6%11.3%36.4%49.4%42.2%
ANDA078804  ASPIRIN AND DIPYRIDAMOLEaspirincapsule, extended release814200926.4%8.7%27.7%48.9%45.5%
ANDA078515  DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOLdrospirenonetablet33020098.6%13.1%18.2%63.3%53.7%
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ANDA090977  LANTHANUM CARBONATElanthanum carbonatetablet, chewable127202220.4%-15.7%7.8%-12.8%121.7%
ANDA090095  DUTASTERIDEdutasteridecapsule12212010-2.6%-14.1%-9.5%-33.0%-5.9%
ANDA078965  NORETHINDRONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATEethinyl estradioltablet805201015.7%14.5%8.4%-21.5%14.4%
ANDA079193  ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATEestradioltablet5112010-4.8%11.7%0.5%-15.8%7.0%
ANDA090360  BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDEbuprenorphine hydrochloridetablet50720101.8%15.8%10.7%-9.4%14.7%
ANDA076237  FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDEfluoxetine hydrochloridecapsule, delayed rel pellets324201020.7%27.7%40.3%20.3%31.9%
ANDA090591  PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDEphentermine hydrochloridecapsule318201013.2%16.2%25.7%13.1%23.5%
ANDA090470  PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDEphentermine hydrochloridetablet831200923.6%11.3%36.4%49.4%42.2%
ANDA078804  ASPIRIN AND DIPYRIDAMOLEaspirincapsule, extended release814200926.4%8.7%27.7%48.9%45.5%
ANDA078515  DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOLdrospirenonetablet33020098.6%13.1%18.2%63.3%53.7%
ANDA078189  GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDEgalantamine hydrobromidecapsule, extended release915200818.7%6.7%37.5%65.0%78.8%
ANDA077605  GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDEgalantamine hydrobromidetablet8282008-16.4%-9.9%2.4%36.1%42.7%
ANDA077527  DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOLdrospirenonetablet5092008-10.2%-38.9%-12.5%11.1%27.5%
ANDA078221  GRANISETRON HYDROCHLORIDEgranisetron hydrochloridetablet123120073.3%8.7%-12.6%-3.8%19.4%
ANDA076105  TRI-LEGEST FEethinyl estradioltablet1026200721.6%-7.5%-53.4%-10.9%17.1%
ANDA076405  TRI-LEGEST 21ethinyl estradioltablet1026200721.6%-7.5%-53.4%-10.9%17.1%
ANDA076693  ONDANSETRONondansetrontablet, orally disintegrating625200737.9%36.5%42.8%18.6%74.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Carlin4,0243,0412,7602,8482,687
Cortez2,6861,7251,7371,3161,485
Other Mines2,3922,0761,5911,5532,659
Pueblo Viejo2,3001,4291,1181,3031,514
Turquoise Ridge1,9841,1771,008814987
Lumwana1,487855795868 
Kibali1,040743670598661
North Mara1,024770591570552
Bulyanhulu659495442463361
Loulo-Gounkoto5051,3461,3351,2361,249
Other revenue-10582042109
Share of equity investee-1,040-743-670-598-661
Veladero    382
Total16,95612,92211,39711,01311,985


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Carlin2,1161,1899381,1141,189
Cortez1,460705542450547
Pueblo Viejo1,255493316461759
Other Mines1,234727286109809
Turquoise Ridge1,131388280160371
Lumwana59613537180 
North Mara566318165209254
Kibali527316243142278
Bulyanhulu336193147140147
Loss on currency translation3-39-93  
Gain (loss) on non-hedge derivatives1    
Other cost of sales/amortization-56    
Loulo-Gounkoto-126525484426474
Finance costs, net (includes non-segment accretion)-176-179 -265-329
Exploration, evaluation and project expenses not attributable to segments-335-351 -249 
Share of equity investee-527-316-243-142-278
Closed mine rehabilitation -59   
Gain on non-hedge derivatives 13 72
General and administrative expenses -115 -159 
Income from equity investees 241   
Impairment reversals (charges)  -312  
Other revenue  2042 
Other income (expense) not attributable to segments   396 
Veladero    118
Total8,0054,1842,8103,0214,341


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20132012201120102009
Goodwill5,8358,837   
Pueblo Viejo4,8364,799   
Other current assets3,4853,660   
Cortez3,0422,938   
Other Mines - Copper3,0183,799   
Other items not allocated to segments2,7923,782   
Pascua-Lama2,5936,270   
Cash and equivalents2,4042,097   
Goldstrike2,2221,876   
Australia Pacific1,6692,869   
North America - Other1,5251,696   
African Barrick Gold1,5152,295   
Veladero6341,058   
Lagunas Norte614534   
Deferred income tax assets501437   
Assets of held for sale323    
Intangible assets320453   
Other investments12078   
Barrick Energy  1,1048084,017
Copper  12,3981,2311,239
Gold  17,36510,59111,053
Other  18,01720,69210,766
Total37,44847,47848,88433,32227,075


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$37.29 
Market Cap ($ Bil)62.5 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-28.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$40.76$40.42
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-8.5%-7.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.4%46.0%
Downside Capture358.82172.35
Upside Capture174.59211.36
Correlation (SPY)63.6%44.4%
B Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.492.502.061.651.350.74
Up Beta2.471.561.861.331.190.50
Down Beta3.965.091.120.970.570.61
Up Capture303%159%168%220%319%118%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days10192971150410
Down Capture474%493%285%190%128%97%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days1022345398333

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with B
B83.2%46.0%1.45-
Sector ETF (XLB)20.7%17.5%0.9252.0%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.4%1.2644.0%
Gold (GLD)21.8%27.7%0.7074.2%
Commodities (DBC)21.8%18.6%0.929.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.1%13.6%0.8521.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.5%-1.2525.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with B
B15.4%36.3%0.48-
Sector ETF (XLB)7.2%19.0%0.2740.1%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6128.1%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.7971.9%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%19.5%0.2824.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.9%0.0828.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.9%54.0%0.3916.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with B
B8.4%36.9%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.3%20.7%0.4427.8%
Equity (SPY)15.2%18.0%0.7220.2%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.1%0.6071.0%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2621.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2320.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)54.7%66.4%0.9513.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity17.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5312026-9.4%
Average Daily Volume13.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity1,675.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/3/2026
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SEC Filings

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12/31/202502/27/202640-F
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12/31/202403/14/202540-F
09/30/202411/07/20246-K
06/30/202408/12/20246-K
03/31/202405/02/20246-K
12/31/202303/15/202440-F
09/30/202311/02/20236-K
06/30/202308/08/20236-K
03/31/202305/03/20236-K
12/31/202203/17/202340-F
09/30/202211/04/20226-K
06/30/202208/08/20226-K
03/31/202205/05/20226-K
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12/31/202403/14/202540-F
09/30/202411/07/20246-K
06/30/202408/12/20246-K
03/31/202405/02/20246-K
12/31/202303/15/202440-F
09/30/202311/02/20236-K
06/30/202308/08/20236-K
03/31/202305/03/20236-K
12/31/202203/17/202340-F
09/30/202211/04/20226-K
06/30/202208/08/20226-K
03/31/202205/05/20226-K
12/31/202103/18/202240-F
09/30/202111/05/20216-K
06/30/202108/09/20216-K
03/31/202105/05/20216-K
12/31/202003/19/202140-F
09/30/202011/06/20206-K
06/30/202008/11/20206-K
03/31/202005/06/20206-K
12/31/201903/26/202040-F
09/30/201911/06/20196-K
06/30/201908/12/20196-K
03/31/201905/09/20196-K
12/31/201803/22/201940-F

B Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

OVERWEIGHT (Score 9-10)

CONVICTION RATIONALE

The probability-adjusted skew of 4.74x is exceptionally attractive and places the stock in the highest conviction tier. The analysis indicates the market is overly focused on manageable, near-term operational issues (Anti-Alpha) while significantly undervaluing a powerful, intact secular growth driver (Alpha Driver) in a company with a widening competitive moat. This creates a compelling opportunity where the potential reward substantially outweighs the calibrated risk.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
Cyclical / Commodity

The company's revenue and profitability are described as almost entirely dependent on the volatile and unpredictable spot prices of gold and copper. The business model is defined as a 'Commodity Extractor (Price-Taker)', fitting the Type C archetype perfectly.

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INVESTMENT THESIS
Leveraged Margin Expansion from Tier 1 Assets in a Structural Commodity Bull Market

The core long thesis rests on Barrick's superior ability to capitalize on bullish structural trends in both gold and copper. With gold demand driven by geopolitical risk and central bank buying, and copper facing a supply deficit due to the energy transition and AI, Barrick's structurally lower cost base versus key rival Newmont provides significant operating leverage, enabling outsized margin expansion and free cash flow generation as commodity prices rise.

Mechanism: As a low-cost producer, increases in realized gold and copper prices flow more directly to the bottom line. Every dollar increase in the commodity price above the All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) results in a larger profit margin expansion for Barrick compared to higher-cost peers.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Structural market deficits identified, with gold prices forecast to reach $6,100-$6,300/oz and copper facing a 150,000+ ton deficit in 2026.
  • Barrick maintains a unit cost advantage, with a guided AISC structurally lower than Newmont's ($1,760+/oz), ensuring superior profitability.
  • Demonstrated high FCF conversion, turning approximately 50% of operating cash flow into free cash flow in FY2025, with FCF growing 194%.
PRIMARY RISK
Accelerating Cost Inflation and Declining Production Volumes for FY2026

The primary friction is self-inflicted operational weakness that could neutralize the benefits of a strong macro backdrop. Despite record cash flows driven by high gold prices, the company has guided to lower production volumes and significantly higher All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) for 2026. This combination of rising costs and falling output threatens to severely compress margins, even if gold prices remain elevated.

Mechanism: Margin compression occurs as the gap between the realized commodity price and the All-in Sustaining Cost narrows. Simultaneously, lower production ounces mean less product to sell, putting a cap on potential revenue and cash flow, regardless of price.
Supporting Evidence:
  • FY26 Gold AISC is guided to a range of $1,760–$1,950/oz, a substantial increase from FY2025's $1,637/oz.
  • FY26 gold production guidance of 2.9-3.25M oz is flat to down from FY25's 3.26M oz, which itself was down 17% from 2024.
  • The stock reacted negatively to its latest earnings report, falling despite record cash flow, indicating investor focus has shifted to these negative operational forward indicators.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Threshold Rationale
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)Quarterly results below the midpoint of the $1,760-$1,950/oz annual guidance.This is the primary Anti-Alpha. Demonstrating cost control is critical to proving the margin compression fears are overblown and restoring confidence.
Gold Production VolumeQuarterly production that annualizes above the midpoint of the 2.9-3.25M oz guidance.Stabilizing and reversing the production decline is necessary to prove the operational issues are contained and to maximize revenue capture in a rising price environment.
Realized Gold & Copper PricesSustained realized prices >10% above the assumptions used in company guidance.The Alpha Driver is contingent on the commodity bull market. Outsized price realization can offset cost pressures and is the primary catalyst for an earnings beat and share re-rating.
Core Investment Debate

Price Supercycle vs. Operational Decay

BULL VIEW

Elevated gold prices provide immense margin leverage and free cash flow, making operational headwinds manageable. The stock is a prime beneficiary of the commodity supercycle.

CORE TENSION

Can record-high gold prices and massive cash flow generation mask deteriorating core operations of declining production and sharply rising costs?


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
BEARISH

Despite record Q4 cash flow, the stock fell over 8% after the Feb 5, 2026 earnings release, reacting to lower 2026 production guidance and significantly higher cost forecasts.

BEAR VIEW

Declining production (FY25: -17%), falling reserves, and surging cost guidance (FY26 AISC +8-19%) reveal a fundamentally weakening business reliant on fragile spot prices.

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
Late April/Early May 2026
Q1 2026 Earnings Call
Watch: Gold All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) relative to the guided range of $1,760-$1,950/oz.
Feb 23-26, 2026
BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference
Watch: Management commentary on North American IPO valuation and timeline, and Reko Diq project review.
Anytime (Q1-Q2 2026)
Reko Diq Project Update
Watch: Formal announcement regarding project delay, capital budget increase, or halt due to security review.
Monthly (Q2-Q3 2026)
China Industrial Production & PMI Data
Watch: China's Manufacturing PMI. A sustained trend below 50 signals contraction and weakening copper demand.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
2025-08-11
Q2 2025 Earnings Release
Details: Stock fell notably as Q2 results likely reflected ongoing operational challenges and cost pressures, continuing a trend of volatile quarterly performance.
-2.52%
$23.19 -> $22.61
2025-09-19
Investor Day / Strategic Update
Details: Stock surged on a likely investor event where management outlined a positive long-term outlook and strategic initiatives, boosting market confidence.
+9.71%
$29.94 -> $32.84
2025-11-10
Q3 2025 Earnings Release
Details: Stock surged after Q3 results showed a sequential recovery in production and a beat on earnings expectations, signaling operational improvements in the second half of the year.
+5.17%
$32.94 -> $34.65
2025-12-16
Strategic Update: Mali Resolution
Details: Barrick announced it regained control of the Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali after months of dispute, resetting government relations and outlining a production ramp-up for 2026.
+1.49%
$42.93 -> $43.57
2026-01-28
Stock Hits Multi-Year High
Details: Shares reached a 52-week high as gold prices surged, reflecting strong bullish sentiment and anticipation of a strong earnings report.
+1.55%
$52.17 -> $52.98
2026-02-05
Q4 2025 Earnings & FY26 Guidance
Details: Despite reporting record quarterly cash flow and beating estimates, the stock plummeted on weak 2026 guidance for lower production and sharply higher costs.
-7.16%
$47.36 -> $43.97
Risk Management
Position Sizing

1% - 3%

CONSERVATIVE

Stock is in an Explosive volatility regime (4.18x S&P) with Spiking near-term fear. The Bearish sentiment, low revenue visibility, and deteriorating operational metrics mandate a Conservative sizing to manage drawdown risk.

Diversification Alternatives
AEM
INDUSTRY

Unlike Barrick, AEM offers a more stable geopolitical risk profile with assets primarily in North America and Australia, avoiding the specific security risks at the Reko Diq project.

Core Thesis: A best-in-class operator known for consistent execution and exploration success in politically stable jurisdictions, offering a lower-risk exposure to gold prices.
FCX
SECTOR

Offers pure-play exposure to the copper secular growth story (energy transition, AI) without the complexities of gold mining operations and pricing.

Core Thesis: A direct investment in a structurally undersupplied commodity critical for global electrification, driven by large-scale, long-life assets.
How Is The Market Pricing B?

Following a record year of cash flow in FY2025 driven by high realized gold prices, Barrick now faces market scrutiny over its 2026 guidance, which signals lower production volumes and higher costs.

Filter all news through the lens of operational execution versus 2026 guidance and capital allocation discipline.

What will confirm the thesis

Quarterly production volumes beating the 2.90–3.25M oz gold guidance range; All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) coming in below the $1,760-$1,950/oz guided range; Positive progress on the North American assets IPO; Successful ramp-up of growth projects.

What will damage the thesis

Production misses or cost overruns at key mines; Geopolitical instability impacting operations in Mali, Pakistan, or Zambia; A sustained decline in gold spot prices below the cost base; Negative revisions to the North American assets IPO plan.

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Minor week-to-week fluctuations in the spot price of gold (the thesis is based on beating cost/production guidance within the existing price environment); Analyst price target changes not backed by a change in production or cost estimates; Early-stage exploration results that do not materially impact near-term production.

Repricing Catalyst

The successful execution of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its North American gold assets, planned for late 2026, which aims to surface value for shareholders. The market is also watching for sustained free cash flow generation to support the new dividend policy, which targets a payout of 50% of attributable free cash flow.

What B Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Press Release, February 5, 2026
Gold Mining
$14416000.0B TTM (85% of Total) · 1637% Margin
What It Is

Gold in the form of doré bars, which are then refined into bullion. Key producing assets include the Nevada Gold Mines complex, Loulo-Gounkoto (Mali), and Pueblo Viejo (Dominican Republic).

Who Pays & How

Global financial institutions, central banks, and commodity traders purchase gold for investment purposes, as a store of value, and for use in jewelry and electronics. Sales are made at the prevailing market spot price.

Per-ounce sale at market spot price at the time of delivery.
Competition
Newmont Corporation
Newmont became the world's largest gold producer after its acquisition of Goldcorp in 2019, giving it a larger production scale.
Barrick's moat is its portfolio of Tier-One gold assets, defined as mines with a life of over 10 years, low costs, and significant production scale, which provide resilience through commodity cycles.
Copper Mining
$2544000.0B TTM (15% of Total) · 3.61% Margin
What It Is

Copper concentrate. Key producing assets are Lumwana (Zambia), Jabal Sayid (Saudi Arabia), and Zaldívar (Chile).

Who Pays & How

Global commodity traders and industrial smelters purchase copper concentrate for use in construction, electronics, and transportation. Sales are made at the prevailing LME/COMEX market price.

Per-pound/tonne sale at market spot price at the time of delivery.
Competition
Freeport-McMoRan, Codelco
These are among the world's largest copper producers with massive scale and dedicated copper assets.
Barrick's copper assets are often co-located with gold deposits (e.g. Reko Diq), providing some diversification and economies of scale. The focus is on assets that meet their Tier-One criteria.
B Evolution: Price Return by Era
1983–2018 · The Munk Era: Growth Through Acquisition
Building a Global Gold Giant
Founded by Peter Munk in 1983, Barrick grew rapidly through a series of major acquisitions, including Placer Dome, to become the world's largest gold producer. This era was defined by a focus on growing gold production volume, often through debt-fueled M&A, which left the company with a complex portfolio and a large debt burden.
2019–2025 · The Bristow Era: Disciplined Operations
Tier-One Assets and Shareholder Returns +156.2% (in the year leading up to Feb 2026)
The 2019 all-stock merger with Randgold Resources brought in CEO Mark Bristow, who instituted a new philosophy focused on owning and operating only 'Tier-One' assets. This era was characterized by divesting non-core mines, aggressively paying down debt, and shifting the focus from production growth to maximizing free cash flow and shareholder returns.
2026–Present · Portfolio Optimization & Growth
Surfacing Value and Funding the Future
Entering 2026, after achieving record cash flows, the focus shifts to optimizing the portfolio to surface more value, highlighted by the planned IPO of its North American assets. The challenge is to manage declining production and rising costs at existing assets while funding the next generation of large-scale growth projects like Reko Diq.
Market Appears To Be Acting Against Core Thesis
Price structure is in a downtrend. Multiple SMA levels broken and declining. Thesis requires reclaiming 200D before any bull case is credible. Relative to SPY: Lagging the market on the 63D window, but 'relative strength' is beginning to stabilize; watch for inflection. Volume and momentum are deeply bearish. The sustained distribution is evident across multiple volume metrics. No earnings data available for catalyst assessment.
① Structure
-4
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
-3
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
0
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
-7 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Broken In Short Term · -
2 Momentum Deteriorating
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Strong Underperformance
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Neutral / Mixed
5 Volatility Normal
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Falling
7 Earnings Reaction History N/A
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars
Core Cache Last Updated: 6/28/2026