Centerra Gold Inc.

NYSE:CGAU Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.7b

Centerra Gold Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Centerra Gold is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.19% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 4th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 21st May, 2026.

Key information

1.2%

Dividend yield

2.6%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
Future Dividend Yield1.3%
Dividend Growth8.1%
Next dividend pay date04 Jun 26
Ex dividend date21 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio7%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Apr 30

Centerra Gold: Re-Rating Opportunity Remains Intact Despite Near-Term Iran Pressure

Summary Centerra Gold (CGAU) remains a Strong Buy, with deep undervaluation and significant re-rating potential as it pivots to North America. CGAU delivered strong Q1 results: $49M FCF, 61.8% YoY revenue growth, and robust liquidity, despite operational headwinds and a Turkish mine in decline. The company’s self-funded growth strategy leverages high gold prices and a secured CAPEX pipeline, targeting long-term production expansion from North American assets. Valuation implies an intrinsic value well above current market price even under conservative estimates, reflecting discounted execution and geopolitical risks but substantial upside as the pivot advances. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 25

Centerra Gold: Shareholder Value Rests On Strong Financial Pillars

Summary Centerra Gold Inc. maintains a "Hold" rating due to strong liquidity, consistent dividends, and share buybacks. The company's Mount Milligan mine drives performance, while the Öksüt mine faces lower production; rising gold and copper prices provide support. Centerra's financial health is robust, with over $1 billion in liquidity and strong free cash flow, enabling future growth projects and shareholder returns. Investors should hold shares, awaiting a price dip for better entry/increase opportunity, as volatility and potential interest rate sentiment may impact stock performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 01

Centerra Gold: Shareholder Value Gains Momentum On Robust Operations And Metal Prices

Summary Centerra Gold Inc. maintains a Hold rating due to its strong financial position, consistent production, and rising metal prices, with potential for additional shareholder value through dividends and buybacks. The company operates gold and copper mines in Canada and Turkey, with plans to restart molybdenum production in Idaho by 2027, enhancing future profitability. Centerra's liquidity of approximately $1 billion supports its capital expenditures and growth projects, with a focus on efficient capital allocation and cost control. Investors should hold shares for now, considering buying on dips and taking profits at significant peaks, given the stock's correlation with gold prices. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 10

Centerra Gold Stock Is A Fair Hold

Summary Centerra Gold has had a rocky few years with the loss of one mine and temporary shutdown of another, resulting in low share prices. Recent improvements in financial results make shares of CGAU a decent hold, with a 3.6% dividend yield. The company's actively producing mines, Mount Milligan and Öksüt, have provided $49m in free cash flow in 2023. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayMay 15 2026Ex Dividend DateMay 21 2026Dividend Pay DateJun 04 202614 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 5 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CGAU's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CGAU's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Centerra Gold Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CGAU dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CGAU)1.2%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Metals and Mining)1.5%
Analyst forecast (CGAU) (up to 3 years)1.3%

Notable Dividend: CGAU's dividend (1.19%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).

High Dividend: CGAU's dividend (1.19%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.29%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (6.6%), CGAU's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (30.2%), CGAU's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 09:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Centerra Gold Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard GrayATB Cormark
Raj RayBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Brian QuastBMO Capital Markets Equity Research