IAMGOLD(US:IAG) ZACKS·2026-02-11 00:15Company Performance - Iamgold (IAG) closed at $21.58, reflecting a +1.41% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.33% loss [1] - Over the last month, Iamgold's shares have increased by 19.55%, surpassing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 11.52% and the S&P 500's unchanged performance [1] Earnings Projections - Iamgold is set to disclose its earnings on February 17, 2026, with projected earnings of $0.55 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 450% [2] - For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.02 per share and revenue of $0 million, representing changes of +85.45% and 0% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent revisions in analyst estimates for Iamgold reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, has shown that stocks rated 1 (Strong Buy) have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Iamgold is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.06, which is below the industry average of 13.08, indicating a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.27, compared to the Mining - Gold industry's average PEG ratio of 0.4 [6] Industry Overview - The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 51, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]