In a report released yesterday, Lawson Winder from Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on Kinross Gold (KGC – Research Report), with a price target of $12.75.
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Lawson Winder has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors, primarily highlighting Kinross Gold’s stable production outlook and potential for increased capital returns. The company has managed to maintain its production guidance at 2 million gold equivalent ounces annually from 2025 to 2027, which is a positive indicator for investors concerned about potential acquisitions. Additionally, the Great Bear project presents a promising long-term opportunity that could further enhance Kinross Gold’s value.
Despite a miss in Q4’24 earnings due to higher costs and slightly lower production, Kinross Gold demonstrated strong financial management by significantly reducing its net debt and maintaining a robust free cash flow. The company is also moving towards reinstating its share buyback program, which indicates a potential for higher capital returns to shareholders. These factors, combined with nearly stable reserves and an increase in inferred resources, support the Buy rating from Lawson Winder.
According to TipRanks, Winder is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.1% and a 53.23% success rate. Winder covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Kinross Gold, Nucor, and Barrick Gold.
In another report released on February 11, National Bank also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$22.00 price target.