Barnes (US:B) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-10 12:52Core Viewpoint - Barrick Gold Corporation has increased its quarterly dividend and expanded its stock buyback program following a record surge in gold prices, despite slightly missing revenue and earnings expectations in Q3. Group 1: Financial Performance - Barrick Gold reported Q3 revenue of $4.15 billion, a year-over-year increase of 23.1%, but fell short of expectations by $210 million [1] - Non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.58, which was $0.03 below expectations [1] - The company generated a record free cash flow of $1.5 billion during the quarter [1] Group 2: Dividend and Buyback - The company raised its quarterly dividend by 25% to $0.125 per share and approved an additional "performance dividend" of $0.05 per share for the past three months [1] - Barrick also announced a new $500 million stock buyback plan, adding to the $1 billion already repurchased this year [1] Group 3: Production and Costs - In Q3, Barrick produced 829,000 ounces of gold, a 4% increase quarter-over-quarter, while copper production met expectations at 55,000 tons [1] - The cost of sales (COS) for gold was $1,562 per ounce, total cash costs (TCC) were $1,137 per ounce, and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) were $1,538 per ounce [1] Group 4: Leadership Focus - Following the sudden departure of former CEO Mark Bristow, interim CEO Mark Hill emphasized the company's focus on operational performance and shareholder value, particularly in its premier gold assets in Nevada and the Dominican Republic [2]