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Why Barrick Gold Has Lost Favor with Analysts

Why Barrick Gold Has Lost Favor with Analysts

According to the consensus compiled by Thomson Reuters, 22 analysts are currently covering Barrick Gold (ABX), of which only 18% have recommended “buys” on the stock. This is the lowest percentage of “buy” recommendations among senior miner stocks (GDX). Meanwhile, 68% of analysts have recommended “holds” on Barrick, and 14% have recommended “sells.” Its target price of $15.8 implies an upside of 19.3% based on its current market price.