IAMGOLD Shares Upgraded to Strong-Buy by Stifel Canada

Shares of IAMGOLD (TSE:IMG, NYSE:IAG) received an upgrade from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating from Stifel Canada, as detailed in a research note released on Monday. This adjustment is part of a broader trend among financial analysts, with several brokerages reassessing the company’s stock in light of recent developments.

Analysts Weigh In on IAMGOLD’s Potential

In addition to Stifel Canada’s upgrade, numerous financial institutions have recently revised their outlooks on IAMGOLD. On August 29, Bank of America raised its target price for IAMGOLD shares from C$13.00 to C$15.50. Following this, Cormark increased their target price for the stock from C$16.50 to C$20.00 on September 16. Meanwhile, Royal Bank of Canada upgraded IAMGOLD from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating on September 10.

Further strengthening IAMGOLD’s position, National Bankshares revised its target price from C$21.00 to C$23.00 and rated the stock as “outperform” in their report dated October 15. In a separate analysis, Stifel Nicolaus also upgraded the stock, moving its rating from “hold” to “buy” and increasing its target price from C$11.00 to a striking C$28.00.

Currently, four equity research analysts have assigned a strong buy rating to IAMGOLD, while three have issued a buy rating and one has maintained a hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “buy” alongside an average price target of approximately C$21.20.

Overview of IAMGOLD’s Operations

IAMGOLD is recognized as a mid-tier gold mining company with operations spanning three key regions: North America, South America, and West Africa. The company is actively developing potential mining districts that encompass both operating mines and projects in construction, development, and exploration stages.

Among its notable operating mines are Essakane in Burkina Faso, Rosebel in Suriname, and Westwood in Canada. The company’s strategic focus on expanding its footprint in these regions positions it favorably within the competitive gold mining sector.

Investors and market analysts will be closely monitoring IAMGOLD’s performance in the upcoming quarters, particularly following the revised earnings estimates. Stifel Canada projects that the company will achieve earnings of $0.22 per share in the third quarter of 2025.

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