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Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Basic Materials · Gold

Wait for pullback to $26.71. BUY gates pass at $27.97, but leverage penalty (D/E 8.2): -1.5 argues for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $26.71 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum.

Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties principally in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Canada, and Mauritania. It is also involved in the extraction and processing of gold-containing... Read more

$27.97+33.8% A.UpsideScore 7.2/10#3 of 32 Gold
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield8.72%
IncomeYield0.53%(5y avg 1.80%)Payout5.74%sustainable
Entry $26.71(Default 5pct Sticky)Stop $23.88Target $35.59(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.8:1Setup A.R:R 4.8:1
Analyst target$40.91+46.3%11 analysts
$35.59our TP
$27.97price
$40.91mean
$10
$56

Wait for pullback to $26.71. BUY gates pass at $27.97, but leverage penalty (D/E 8.2): -1.5 argues for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $26.71 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. V9 Gate blocked: SECTOR_CONCENTRATION_CAP:sector=Basic Materials:count=3:cap=3. Wait for improvement. Score 7.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 43d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on sector concentration cap sector=basic materials count=3 cap=3. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202643d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong overall score: 7.2/10
High-quality business
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 8.2): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.6
P/E (Fwd)8.0
Mkt Cap$32.6B
EV/EBITDA6.3
Profit Mgn36.0%
ROE35.5%
Rev Growth60.8%
Beta1.35
Dividend0.53%
Rating analysts15

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C0.47bullish
IV60%elevated
Max Pain$50+78.8% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·3 ceiling hits

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
2.2
Value Rank
5.9
Quality Rank
7.5
Superior ROE vs peers
GatesSECTOR CONCENTRATION CAP sector=Basic Materials count=3 cap=3Momentum 5.7>=5.5A.R:R 1.8 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 43d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
48 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $23.52Resistance $30.46

Price Targets

$24
$27
$36
A.Upside+27.2%
A.R:R1.8:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)4.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %1.8%
Max %3.5%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! SECTOR_CONCENTRATION_CAP:sector=Basic Materials:count=3:cap=3
! SECTOR_CONCENTRATION_CAP:sector=Basic Materials:count=3:cap=3

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (43d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KGC stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $26.71. BUY gates pass at $27.97, but leverage penalty (D/E 8.2): -1.5 argues for a more patient entry. Engine's entry $26.71 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Chart setup: RSI 48 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. V9 Gate blocked: SECTOR_CONCENTRATION_CAP:sector=Basic Materials:count=3:cap=3. Wait for improvement. Target $35.59 (+27.2%), stop $23.88 (−17.1%), Setup A.R:R 4.8:1. Score 7.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the KGC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $35.59 (+33.8% upside). Target $35.59 (+27.2%), stop $23.88 (−17.1%), Setup A.R:R 4.8:1. Stop-loss: $23.88.

What are the risks of investing in KGC?

Leverage penalty (D/E 8.2): -1.5.

Is KGC overvalued or undervalued?

Kinross Gold Corporation trades at a P/E of 11.6 (forward 8.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.9/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about KGC?

15 analysts cover KGC with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $41.

What does Kinross Gold Corporation do?Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of...

Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties principally in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Canada, and Mauritania. It is also involved in the extraction and processing of gold-containing ores; reclamation of gold mining properties; and production and sale of silver. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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