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Kinross Gold was upgraded to the Zacks Rank #1 list on July 8, 2025. The Zacks Rank is a unique stock-rating model that helps you take advantage of earnings estimate revision trends and provides a way to get into stocks highly sought after by institutional investors.

Based in Ontario, Canada, Kinross Gold Corporation is involved in the exploration and operation of gold mines. It ranks among the top 10 gold mining companies in the world, with a 2024 production of around 2.17 million gold equivalent ounces. The company's operations are primarily located in the Americas (roughly 71% of 2024 production). It holds major assets in Canada and the United States. It is mainly involved in the exploration and operation of gold mines. Kinross also produces and sells silver.

For fiscal 2025, six analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.23 to $1.38 per share. KGC boasts an average earnings surprise of 22.5%.

Analysts are expecting earnings to grow 102.9% for the current fiscal year, with revenue forecasted to rise 23.4%.

Additionally, KGC has climbed higher over the past four weeks, gaining 22.4%. The S&P 500 is up 3.5% in comparison.

With a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, Kinross Gold could be just the stock to help your portfolio generate returns that could fund your retirement, your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals.

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