Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Kinross beat Q2 earnings estimates, generated $727 million of attributable free cash flow, and benefits from gold near $4,000 per ounce. Shares gained 37.5% over 21 sessions, supported by a net-cash balance sheet and a BBB credit upgrade.

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Idea window: 8/21/2026 – 8/28/2026Sector: Basic Materials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$29.13
Market Cap
$34.56B
1D Return
+0.69%
YTD Return
+3.85%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
11.1
P/B
3.6
P/S
4.1
EV/EBITDA
6.3
Div Yield
0.53%

Fundamental Analysis

8.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Cash Flow • Improved Liquidity • High Capital Needs KGC combines strong margins, cash flow, and improving liquidity with lower valuation multiples, though capital intensity, legacy retained losses, and a weak dividend temper upside.

Value
CapitalIntensive

Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Strong monthly advance • Peak pullback • Support test Support Level: $29.40–$30.30 Resistance Level: $31.60–$32.50 KGC remains bullish over the last month but is pulling back below its 21-session average; hold $29.40–$30.30 support for a rebound toward $31.60–$32.50, while a break lower risks deeper weakness.

Bullish
Volatile

Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Strong Liquidity • Credit Upgrade • Project Pipeline Kinross' strong cash generation, upgraded credit profile, institutional buying, and project pipeline reinforce a positive outlook for shareholder returns and long-term growth.

KinrossGold
GoldMining
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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

Kinross's net-cash balance sheet and strong free cash flow have transformed it into a self-funded growth developer, but after its sharp rerating, upside now depends on sustained high gold prices and on-time, on-budget delivery of its low-cost 350,000-ounce growth project.

FinancialStrength
GoldPriceRisk
ProjectExecution
AI summary updated 6 days ago

Description

Kinross Gold Corporation and its subsidiaries acquire, explore and develop gold properties across the United States, the Russian Federation, Brazil, Chile, Ghana and Mauritania. The company conducts mining and ore-processing operations, undertakes site reclamation, and sells silver produced alongside gold. Founded in 1993, Kinross is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Aug 21Aug 28KGCKinross Gold Corporation
Kinross beat Q2 earnings estimates, generated $727 million of attributable free cash flow, and benefits from gold near $4,000 per ounce. Shares gained 37.5% over 21 sessions, supported by a net-cash balance sheet and a BBB credit upgrade.
Closed-4.5%
Mar 3Mar 10KGCKinross Gold Corporation
Conditional gold‑leveraged trade: Kinross shows strong cash flow (FCF margin ~42%), low leverage and increased capital returns (14% dividend hike, plan to return 40% of FCF), alongside positive project updates and a ~16.6% 21‑day price gain above the 21‑day SMA. With gold volatile but strong, it’s a tactical buy on a breakout above ~$37 resistance or on pullbacks toward ~$34, with tight stops tied to gold price moves.
Closed-3.0%
Jan 16Jan 23KGCKinross Gold Corporation
Kinross Gold offers a compelling short-term opportunity due to record free cash flow, a credit upgrade, multiple active projects expanding production, strong gold price environment, and a robust 14% price gain over 21 days, supporting near-term appreciation.
Closed+10.4%
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