Kinross Gold Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Kinross Gold has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 41%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 20.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18.9% per year. Kinross Gold's return on equity is 31.8%, and it has net margins of 36%.
Key information
40.98%
Earnings growth rate
41.91%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 27.39% |
| Revenue growth rate | 18.90% |
| Return on equity | 31.85% |
| Net Margin | 35.99% |
| Next Earnings Update | 29 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
K: Record Free Cash Flow And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Cash Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Kinross Gold to CA$61.02 from CA$54.92, reflecting an updated view that higher profit margins and a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple better capture the stock's risk and return trade off. What's in the News Kinross Gold reported its fourth consecutive quarterly record in free cash flow for Q1 2026, supported by margin expansion and a gold price reset that has changed how some undeveloped deposits are being evaluated for development (source: Kinross Gold Reports Record Free Cash Flow and Advances Growth Projects Amid Asset Revaluation).
Narrative Update • May 16
K: Share Repurchases And Dividends Will Support A Higher Future Share Price
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Kinross Gold to CA$65.31 from CA$59.97, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in their models. What's in the News Kinross Gold has an active share repurchase program in place, with the Board of Directors authorizing a buyback plan on March 19, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 30
K: Expanded Buybacks And Steady Production Will Support Stronger Future Cash Returns
Analysts have lifted their CA$ price target for Kinross Gold slightly as updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E filter through their models. This supports a modestly higher valuation range for the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 16
K: Future Buybacks And Steady Output Will Likely Drive Stronger Cash Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Kinross Gold to CA$53.46 from CA$54.39, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E levels. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on March 19, 2026, signaling continued use of repurchases as a capital management tool (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 01
K: Lower P/E And Margins Will Likely Limit Buyback Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Kinross Gold to about CA$22.49 from roughly CA$24.28, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower forward P/E multiple. What's in the News The board authorized a new share buyback plan on March 19, 2026, expanding Kinross Gold's use of repurchases as a capital return tool (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 18
K: Future Cash Returns Will Likely Reward Ongoing Production Stability
Analysts have lifted their price target on Kinross Gold to CA$54.39 from CA$43.53, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Approved a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 04
K: Higher Future P/E Will Likely Overstate Benefits Of Ongoing Projects
Analysts have lifted their Kinross Gold price target from about CA$17.51 to roughly CA$24.28, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that collectively reshape their valuation outlook. What's in the News Approved a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2026, with the payout classified as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes and subject to withholding for non residents (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 18
K: Future P/E Compression Will Likely Offset Mine Expansion Optimism
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Kinross Gold from CA$17.06 to CA$17.51, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Kinross is proceeding with construction of the Phase X, Curlew and Redbird 2 projects, which are described as having potential for mine life extensions beyond initial mine plan inventories included in completed studies (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 04
K: Future Mine Expansions And Buybacks Will Support A Higher Share Price
The analyst price target for Kinross Gold has been revised higher from US$35.03 to US$59.97, with analysts tying this move to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 9,945,047 shares, representing 0.82% of the company, for US$258.5 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 under the existing buyback program (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 21
Market Participants Recognise Kinross Gold Corporation's (TSE:K) Earnings Pushing Shares 28% Higher
Despite an already strong run, Kinross Gold Corporation ( TSE:K ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in...Narrative Update • Jan 20
K: Future Mine Expansions And Buybacks Will Likely Not Justify Current Pricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Kinross Gold by roughly 14%, citing higher forecast revenue growth, a modest adjustment to the discount rate and a slightly higher future P/E assumption as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Kinross approved construction of the Phase X, Curlew and Redbird 2 projects, with plans to process underground ore through the existing 10,000 tpd Round Mountain mill and refurbish the facility as part of a restart project (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 06
K: Future P/E Compression Will Likely Reveal Weaker Underlying Profitability
Analysts have raised their price target on Kinross Gold to US$17.06, citing updated assumptions for stronger revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Kinross Gold issued new production guidance, expecting fourth quarter output to be slightly lower than 0.5 million gold equivalent ounces and to finish 2025 slightly above the midpoint of its annual guidance range of 2.0 million (+/- 5%) attributable gold equivalent ounces (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 20
K: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Will Likely Overstate Underlying Profitability
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Kinross Gold from approximately $12.50 to about $17.05 per share. They cite expectations for moderating revenue declines, slightly higher long run profit margins, and a marginally richer future earnings multiple, even after factoring in a higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Dec 06
K: Future Margins And Buybacks Are Expected To Balance Softer Production
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Kinross Gold to approximately 38.33 dollars from about 37.79 dollars, citing slightly higher expected profitability and valuation multiples. These factors more than offset somewhat softer long term revenue growth assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 22
K: Upcoming Margins And Buybacks Will Offset Near-Term Production Declines
Analysts have raised their price target on Kinross Gold by approximately $1, now expecting fair value at about $37.79. They cite modest improvements in revenue growth projections and increased profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 06
K: Future Outlook Will Balance Improved Margins With Modest Production Declines
Analysts have raised their price target on Kinross Gold, increasing the fair value estimate from $34.65 to $36.79. This change is a result of improved projected profit margins and a lower expected future price-to-earnings ratio, despite a slight dip in revenue growth forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Raise Kinross Gold Price Target Following Improved Margins and Updated Valuation Metrics
Analysts have raised their price target for Kinross Gold from $31.50 to $34.65, citing improved profit margin estimates and a slightly more optimistic view on the company’s long-term financial outlook. What's in the News Kinross Gold was added to the FTSE All-World Index (USD) (Key Developments) The company reaffirmed its 2025 production guidance, expecting to produce 2 million ounces at a cost of sales of $1,120 per ounce and an all-in sustaining cost of $1,500 per ounce.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Persistent Inflation And Uncertainty Will Sustain High Gold Prices
Analysts have raised their price target for Kinross Gold from $27.44 to $31.50, citing improved revenue growth expectations and higher forecasted profit margins as the primary drivers for the upward revision. What's in the News Kinross Gold has been added to the FTSE All-World Index (USD) (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Sep 25
Persistent Inflation And Uncertainty Will Sustain High Gold Prices
The upward revision in Kinross Gold’s analyst price target reflects increased optimism, driven by a higher future P/E ratio and slightly improved revenue growth forecasts, resulting in a new consensus price target of CA$27.44. What's in the News Kinross Gold added to the FTSE All-World Index.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Persistent Inflation And Uncertainty Will Sustain High Gold Prices
The upward revision in Kinross Gold’s consensus price target reflects sharply improved revenue growth forecasts and a higher expected P/E multiple, with fair value increasing from CA$25.23 to CA$25.87. What's in the News Kinross Gold reaffirmed 2025 guidance, expecting 2 million ounces production at a cost of sales of $1,120/oz and all-in sustaining cost of $1,500/oz, with steady output through the rest of the year.Analysis Article • Aug 13
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Kinross Gold Corporation (TSE:K) After Shares Rise 25%
Despite an already strong run, Kinross Gold Corporation ( TSE:K ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 25% in...Narrative Update • Aug 06
Persistent Inflation And Uncertainty Will Sustain High Gold Prices
Despite a sharp reduction in forecasted revenue growth and a notable increase in the forward P/E multiple, analysts have raised Kinross Gold's consensus price target from CA$24.41 to CA$26.17. What's in the News Kinross Gold reaffirmed 2025 production guidance, remaining on track to produce 2 million ounces at a cost of sales of $1,120 per ounce and all-in sustaining cost of $1,500 per ounce, with production expected to be evenly split between the remaining quarters.
New Narrative • Feb 08
New Executives And Project Developments Will Expand Future Production At Great Bear And Lobo-Marte
Strategic executive appointments and project developments aim to enhance production growth and positively impact revenue at Great Bear and Lobo-Marte.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kinross Gold makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 7,961 | 2,865 | 349 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 7,051 | 2,390 | 344 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 6,444 | 1,759 | 334 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 6,074 | 1,530 | 329 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,565 | 1,210 | 325 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 5,149 | 949 | 324 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,849 | 739 | 319 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,519 | 493 | 319 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,392 | 433 | 312 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,240 | 416 | 294 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,200 | 245 | 281 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,954 | 201 | 287 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,684 | 40 | 276 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,455 | 31 | 271 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,994 | 71 | 260 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,720 | -67 | 228 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,606 | -26 | 207 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,600 | -28 | 203 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,180 | 821 | 216 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,729 | 1,134 | 215 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,028 | 1,299 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,213 | 1,342 | 210 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,015 | 1,081 | 217 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,760 | 901 | 232 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,591 | 777 | 247 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,497 | 719 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,288 | 169 | 241 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,164 | 4 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,102 | -65 | 239 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,213 | -24 | 242 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,236 | 222 | 245 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,311 | 386 | 236 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,404 | 417 | 239 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,303 | 445 | 239 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,396 | 111 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,478 | 54 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,486 | -4 | 239 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,472 | -104 | 238 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,275 | -829 | 256 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,175 | -885 | 261 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,053 | -943 | 281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,052 | -984 | 287 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,137 | -1,616 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,274 | -1,568 | 279 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: K has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: K's current net profit margins (36%) are higher than last year (21.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: K's earnings have grown significantly by 41% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: K's earnings growth over the past year (136.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (41% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: K earnings growth over the past year (136.8%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry 136.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: K's Return on Equity (31.8%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 22:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kinross Gold Corporation is covered by 35 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Harriet Li | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Richard Gray | ATB Cormark |
| Farooq Hamed | Barclays |