B2Gold(US:BTG) ZACKS·2026-01-31 00:01Company Overview - B2Gold (BTG) closed at $4.90, experiencing an 11.71% decline from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500, which fell by 0.43% [1] - Over the past month, B2Gold shares have increased by 23.06%, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 14.45% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - B2Gold is set to announce its earnings on February 18, 2026, with an expected EPS of $0.22, reflecting a significant increase of 2100% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $0.53 per share and revenue of $3.12 billion, indicating shifts of +231.25% and 0% respectively from the last year [2] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent changes to analyst estimates for B2Gold indicate positive sentiment, reflecting optimism about the company's business and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides a rating model that has historically outperformed the market [4][5] Valuation Metrics - B2Gold currently holds a Forward P/E ratio of 7.35, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.98 [5] Industry Context - The Mining - Gold industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [6] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]