B2Gold (BTG) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
B2GoldB2Gold(US:BTG) ZACKS·2025-09-11 23:01

Company Performance - B2Gold (BTG) closed at $4.45, with a daily gain of +2.53%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.85% [1] - Over the past month, B2Gold shares increased by 12.44%, surpassing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.85% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.19, representing an 850% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $0.58 per share and revenue at $3.21 billion, indicating increases of +262.5% and +68.7% respectively from the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for B2Gold reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations and profit generation capabilities [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks B2Gold at 3 (Hold) [5] - B2Gold's Forward P/E ratio is 7.5, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.44 [6] Industry Context - The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [6][7]