Company Performance - Harmony Gold closed at $11.16, reflecting a decrease of -0.53% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.42% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Harmony Gold have increased by 23.43%, while the Basic Materials sector has declined by 0.84% and the S&P 500 has gained 1.77% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report for Harmony Gold is scheduled for August 28, 2024, with Zacks Consensus Estimates predicting earnings of $1.20 per share and revenue of $3.7 billion, representing increases of +166.67% and +33.15% from the previous year, respectively [2] Analyst Sentiment - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Harmony Gold are being monitored, as positive changes in estimates indicate optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Harmony Gold has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.35, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 16.83 [6] - The Mining - Gold industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 40% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank - Harmony Gold currently has a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with no changes in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The Zacks Rank system has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5]

Harmony Gold (HMY) closed the latest trading day at $10.13, indicating a +1.3% change from the previous session's end. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.61%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.39%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.34%. Coming into today, shares of the gold miner had lost 5.12% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 5.56%, while the S&P 500 lost 2.88%. Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the p ...

In the latest market close, Harmony Gold (HMY) reached $9.48, with a +0.48% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.47%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.13%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.51%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the gold miner had lost 5.79% over the past month. This has lagged the Basic Materials sector's loss of 3.94% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.45% in that time. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Harmo ...

Harmony Gold (HMY) closed the latest trading day at $9.57, indicating a -1.54% change from the previous session's end. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.37% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.21%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.3%. Shares of the gold miner have appreciated by 3.85% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's loss of 0.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.11%. The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance ...

Harmony Gold (HMY) closed at $9.09 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.55% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.14%, and the techheavy Nasdaq lost 0.06%. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Harmony Gold in its forthcoming earnings report. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.20 per share and a revenue of $3.7 billion, demonstrating changes of +166.67% and + ...

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $1.20 per share and a revenue of $3.7 billion, signifying shifts of +166.67% and +33.15%, respectively, from the last year. In terms of valuation, Harmony Gold is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.02. This denotes a discount relative to the industry's average Forward P/E of 16.84. Harmony Gold (HMY) closed at $9.45 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.77% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500' ...

Advantages of Investing in Gold Miner Stocks Going back to the investing purists, who scoff at the idea of investing in a commodity with no earnings, they do make a reasonable point. However, there is one way to both invest in gold, and potentially derive some income. Gold mining stocks offer the advantage of getting exposure to gold, while also offering an income stream through dividends, which are paid from the profits of running a gold mine. Of course, they aren't perfect and it's important to be aware o ...

The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Harmony Gold (HMY) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Harmony Gold is a member of our Basic Materials group, which includes 240 different companies and currently sits at #2 in the Zacks Sec ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.While many investors like to look for moment ...

Company and Industry Overview * **Company**: Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:HMY) * **Industry**: Gold mining and production * **Focus**: Producing gold, silver, and uranium; expanding copper footprint * **Location**: South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia Key Points 1. Financial Performance * **Revenue**: Increased by 35% to ZAR 31 billion * **EBITDA**: Increased by 114% to ZAR 17 billion * **Headline earnings per share**: Increased by 226% to ZAR 956 per share * **Operating free cash flow**: Increased by 265% to ZAR 7.1 billion * **All-in sustaining cost**: Improved by 12% to $1,403 per ounce * **Dividend**: Record interim dividend of ZAR 1.47 per share 2. Operational Performance * **Safety**: Lost time injury frequency rate improved to 5.19 per million ounces worked * **Production**: Increased by 14% to 36 tonnes of gold or 832,000 ounces * **Grade**: Underground recovered grade increased by 11% to 6.29 grams per tonne * **Cost**: All-in sustaining cost improved by 5% to 843,000 rand per kilogram 3. Projects and Growth * **Mponeng Life of Mine Extension**: Approved and expected to extend mine life to 20 years * **Eva Copper**: Feasibility studies being updated; expected to start production in 2025 * **Wafi-Golpu**: Negotiations ongoing for permit approval * **Other Projects**: Moab Khotsong extension, Mine Waste Solution, TSF Extension, and Hidden Valley extension progressing well 4. Sustainability and ESG * **Circular Economy**: Largest gold tailings re-treatment business globally * **Energy Efficiency**: Renewable energy programs and green energy mix * **Water Stewardship**: Prioritizing recycling and efficient use of water * **Community Engagement**: Benefit sharing and social impact 5. Future Outlook * **Production**: Expected to reach the upper end of production guidance and the lower end of cost guidance * **Cost**: All-in sustaining cost expected to remain low * **Dividends**: Expected to continue paying dividends in line with policy * **Growth**: Focus on organic growth and potential acquisitions