Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) is among the 12 Best Gold Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.Barrick Mining Corporation (B) Delivers Record Cash Flow and Boosts Shareholder Returns

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) is one of the best gold stocks to buy according to analysts. On February 5, Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) delivered solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results as the company achieved its gold and copper production guidance. Consequently, the company delivered record quarterly cash flow and record adjusted net earnings per share.

Gold production in the fourth quarter was up 5% sequentially to 871,000 ounces as the company produced 62,000 tons of copper. Revenue in the quarter totaled $6 billion, with operating cash flow of $2.73 billion, up 13% year over year. Free cash flow was up 9% to $1.62 billion as adjusted earnings per share in the quarter increased 79% sequentially to $1.04.

Full-year revenues was up 31% year over year to $16.96 billion as operating cash flow increased 71% to $7.69 billion and free cash flow was up 194% to $3.87 billion. Full-year gold production totaled 3.26 million ounces and full-year copper production totaled 220,000 tons

“The outstanding finish to 2025 showcases the strength of Barrick’s operations and the commitment of its people. The agreement in Mali to secure the release of our colleagues was a major success, and I commend all who were involved for this tremendous result,” said Mark Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Following the better than expected results the board of directors has approved a 140% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.42 a share. The dividend offering comes on the company repurchasing 500 million shares in the fourth quarter taking its total buyback for the year to $1.5 billion.

On February 25, Barrick Mining Corporation announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer, both reporting to President and CEO Mark Hill as members of the Executive Committee.

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) is a leading mining company that explores, develops, and operates a portfolio of world-class gold and copper assets across 17 countries. It focuses on producing gold and copper from mines in North America, South America, Africa, and Papua New Guinea.

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