Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyBarrick Gold CorpABXBUYApr 08, 2024
His go-to gold name because of the CEO. Gold stocks haven't been hitting new highs like gold itself. Last February they reported an earnings beat and inline revenue and production, but shares got hammered over higher production costs. More of their gold comes from North America where labour costs are higher; they used to have more mining in cheaper Latin America. Also, guidance may be too cautious. Shares are finally starting to catch up to the gold price; same goes with many gold stocks.
If they can extract value from shares by doing the spinoff, then that's the right move. 200-day MA is trending higher, but short-term lower lows and lower highs. The space has moved so far, so fast, he'd rather move to base metals.
Though shares have been weak and costs have risen (4-6% for gold and 9-11% copper), he still believes in this. Gold prices are up 13% this year, but ABX is down 9%. Barrick is getting its costs under control as it boosts production this year.
Gold has been trading badly in this down market. Barrick is the best operator, has the best assets, the CEO is great, and it pays a 4% dividend, but gold is an insurance play.
He holds gold as a hedge against inflation and geopolitcal chaos. Because there's both, precious metals have made a monster move up. Barrick is his favourite gold play--the best gold miner. It's up 17% this month. Last week, they reported a superb quarter, posting an earning beats with higher than expected sales and a big share buyback.
He wants to buy gold, but hasn't bought bought it because of all the action in cryptos and is replacing gold. Barrick is best in class and the best way to play gold. Decent stock price now.
A long-time favourite of his. Gold is supposed to be safety haven, and given September seasonality and general uncertain, this is one to consider, because Barrick is best in class. It's a long history of returning capital to shareholders.
His go-to gold name because of the CEO. Gold stocks haven't been hitting new highs like gold itself. Last February they reported an earnings beat and inline revenue and production, but shares got hammered over higher production costs. More of their gold comes from North America where labour costs are higher; they used to have more mining in cheaper Latin America. Also, guidance may be too cautious. Shares are finally starting to catch up to the gold price; same goes with many gold stocks.