Eldorado Gold Corporation

NYSE:EGO Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.2b

Eldorado Gold Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Eldorado Gold's CEO is George Burns, appointed in Apr 2017, has a tenure of 9.08 years. total yearly compensation is $3.62M, comprised of 20.4% salary and 79.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth $17.49M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.4 years and 4.1 years respectively.

Key information

George Burns

Chief executive officer

US$3.6m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage20.37%
CEO tenure9.1yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure2.4yrs
Board average tenure4.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Apr 03

Eldorado Gold: 40% Production Growth Trading Under 8x Earnings

Summary Eldorado Gold offers a compelling growth and value proposition, trading at a notable discount to peers despite imminent catalysts. Skouries mine is set for first production in Q3 2026, driving 40% output growth and significant copper exposure, further enhancing margins. EGO trades at under 8x 2026 earnings and below 5x 2027, with a strong balance sheet, new dividend, and active buybacks supporting capital returns. Risks include Skouries execution, Turkish jurisdiction exposure, and gold/copper price sensitivity, but current valuation undervalues EGO’s near-term growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 22

Eldorado Gold: Don't Chase The Stock Here

Summary Eldorado Gold reported its third consecutive miss on its annual guidance midpoint, impacted by longer than planned leach cycles at Kisladag and downtime at Olympias. The bigger news was that we've seen another material upward revision in capex at Skouries and no gold/copper production in 2025, materially pushing out its free cash flow inflection point. Adding to the negatives, 2025 production at its existing operations is expected to be materially lower (480,000 ounces) vs. 515,000 ounces previously. In this update, we'll dig into the Q4 & FY2024 results, recent developments, and whether the stock is offering an adequate margin of safety at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 21

Eldorado Gold: Skouries Capex Uncertainty Overshadows Strong Q4 Output

Summary Eldorado Gold reported strong Q4-24 production but missed its annual guidance midpoint for the third consecutive year. Its Lamaque Mine was a standout performer in Q4-24 with record production and reserve growth, offset by softer production at its other three mines on a YoY basis. Unfortunately, reserve growth and solid Q4 production were offset by uncertainty related to Skouries' schedule and already upward revised capex estimate, impacted by a tight labor market. In this update, we'll dig into the preliminary Q4 results, recent developments, and whether EGO is offering enough of a margin of safety after its recent correction. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 03

Top 5 Mining Stocks To Watch In 2025: No.4 - Eldorado Gold

Summary Eldorado Gold is significantly undervalued compared to its peers, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.87 and a price-to-operating cash flow ratio of 5.58. The Skouries mine, starting production in Q3 2025, is expected to add over $350 million in annual cash flows, boosting Eldorado's financial resilience. If everything goes well, Eldorado's share price may double by the end of 2025 quite easily. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 05

Eldorado Gold: Another Quarter Of Significant Margin Expansion

Summary Eldorado Gold Corporation's Q3 2024 production increased by 3%, but full-year guidance was trimmed due to downtime at Olympias and slower leach times at Kisladag. Meanwhile, costs increased materially year-over-year, with Eldorado being one name whose costs are more sensitive to higher royalty rates related to the gold price vs. its peers. On a positive note, Skouries remains on schedule & while EGO doesn't screen as attractively for its FCF yield, it will morph into a free cash flow machine in 2026. In this update, we'll dig into its Q3-24 recent, Skouries progress and whether the stock is worthy of investment at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 06

Eldorado Gold: All Eyes On Skouries

Summary Eldorado Gold is at a turning point in its history as the Skouries project located in Greece is expected to reach first production in Q3-25. Once in full production, Skouries is expected to have operating costs of -$365 per ounce after subtracting the credit associated with the copper production. Eldorado has been one of the best-performing gold producers over the last year. Expectations are high and Skouries must be completed on time and on budget. A key risk hovering around is jurisdictional in nature. Earlier this week, Turkey announced its intention to join the BRICS nations which is an important pivot for a NATO country. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 16

Eldorado Gold Corporation: What The Latest Investor Presentation Tells Us

Summary Eldorado held its latest Investor Presentation, which provided the latest status on a range of issues pertaining to the company. Skouries is taking up lots of capex, pushing free cash flow into the red, but the payoff down the road could be substantial. The stock has soared higher lately along with the price of gold, but there is reason to believe Eldorado has a shot at higher prices in the coming years. Eldorado has what it takes to take full advantage of higher gold prices, which is something that can’t be said of all gold miners. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 30

Eldorado Gold Stock: Room To Stay Bullish At A 7-Year High

Summary We recap the Q1 earnings report from Eldorado Gold. The miner offers a strong growth outlook, looking ahead to the completion of its high-grade Skouries project by 2025. Record gold pricing supports a positive earnings outlook, which can drive shares higher going forward. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 13

Eldorado Gold: Better Entries Ahead Of Strong Upside Potential

Summary A hold rating is assigned to Eldorado Gold due to the bright outlook for safe-haven gold and the company's robust production and elevated margins, but shares are on track to move lower. Gold prices are expected to rise in the next few months, reaching a forecast value of $2,112.48/oz, driven by strong demand and supply deficit. Eldorado Gold Corporation offers growth opportunities as its stock price is positively correlated with gold prices and the company has robust gold production and profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 29

Eldorado Gold: Massive Growth Potential

Summary Eldorado Gold Corporation has seen significant stock growth, outperforming the gold miners index and physical gold. The company's Q3 performance was solid, with strong production and favorable costs. Eldorado Gold Corporation has a strong balance sheet and is positioned for future growth, particularly with the reactivation of its Greek assets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 12

Eldorado Gold Q3 Earnings: A Solid Quarter Overall

Summary With 119,200 ounces of gold sold, the third quarter of 2023 generated a record of $245.27 million in revenue. Gold output increased to 121,030 ounces (sold at 119,200 ounces) in 3Q23 from 118,791 ounces in 3Q22, or 10.6% more than the 109,435 ounces delivered in the previous quarter. The mid-point of the 2023 production guidance has been revised downward by about 2%. I recommend buying EGO between $10.3 and $9.83, with potential lower support at $9.25. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 29

Eldorado Gold: Margins Up Sharply, But Annual Output Below Plan

Summary Eldorado Gold reported solid results in Q3, enjoying a 60%+ increase in AISC margins with a stronger gold price and lapping easy comparisons. And while the FY23 guidance midpoint on output was trimmed slightly, EGO continues to perform well operationally and Skouries remains on schedule/budget. In this update, we'll look at the Q3 results, why Eldorado is unique among its peer group, and where the stock's updated low-risk buy zone lies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 02

Eldorado Gold: Strong Q4 Needed To Meet Guidance Midpoint

Summary Eldorado Gold has suffered a ~26% drawdown from its highs, impacted by a sharp pullback in precious metals prices. Unfortunately, this pullback in gold has been coupled with a rise in oil prices, setting up a tougher Q4 from a margin standpoint coupled with sticky labor inflation. In this update, we'll look at Eldorado's preliminary Q3 results, its valuation following the drop, and whether the stock is offering an adequate margin of safety at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has George Burns's remuneration changed compared to Eldorado Gold's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$582m

Dec 31 2025n/an/a

US$520m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$377m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$422m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$340m

Dec 31 2024US$4mUS$738k

US$301m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$285m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$177m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$122m

Dec 31 2023US$4mUS$801k

US$106m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$129m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$107m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$83m

Dec 31 2022US$3mUS$753k

US$24m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$124m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$87m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$33m

Dec 31 2021US$4mUS$807k

US$21m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$84m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$130m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$148m

Dec 31 2020US$4mUS$786k

US$131m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$192m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$142m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$105m

Dec 31 2019US$3mUS$770k

US$81m

Compensation vs Market: George's total compensation ($USD3.62M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.41M).

Compensation vs Earnings: George's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

George Burns (65 yo)

9.1yrs
Tenure
US$3,622,829
Compensation

Mr. George Raymond Burns has been an Independent Director of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. since January 21, 2020. He has been Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado Gold Corporation since April 28, 2017 and...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
George Burns
CEO & Director9.1yrsUS$3.62m0.21%
$ 17.5m
Paul Ferneyhough
CFO & Executive VP2.3yrsUS$1.30m0.016%
$ 1.3m
Simon Hille
Executive VP & COOless than a yearUS$1.22m0.0081%
$ 665.8k
Frank Herbert
Executive VP3.3yrsUS$1.19m0.0061%
$ 501.2k
Louw Smith
Executive Vice President of Development - Greece2.3yrsUS$1.90m0.0041%
$ 337.4k
Christian Milau
Presidentless than a yearno data0.0071%
$ 583.5k
Lynette Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations3.1yrsno data0.0012%
$ 97.9k
Graham Morrison
Vice President of Corporate Development4.6yrsno data0.0090%
$ 739.9k
Stephanie Shaw
Vice President of Human Resources1.7yrsno data0.00016%
$ 13.2k
Sylvain Lehoux
Senior Vice President of Operations for Canadaless than a yearno datano data
Claire Chamberlain
Vice President of Exploration2.8yrsno data0.0023%
$ 188.5k
Per Frank
Senior Vice President of Operations2.5yrsno data0.0064%
$ 525.9k
2.4yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: EGO's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
George Burns
CEO & Director9.1yrsUS$3.62m0.21%
$ 17.5m
Hussein Barma
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.00038%
$ 31.3k
Steven Reid
Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board13yrsUS$217.34k0.0084%
$ 694.6k
Teresa Conway
Independent Director7.9yrsUS$159.97kno data
Sally Eyre
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Stephen Walker
Independent Director3.9yrsUS$146.06kno data
Judith Mosely
Independent Director5.7yrsUS$159.97kno data
Daniel Myerson
Deputy Chair of the Boardless than a yearno data0.72%
$ 59.4m
Carissa Browning
Independent Director4.3yrsUS$159.97kno data
Samantha Espley
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: EGO's board of directors are considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 21:56
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • 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

Eldorado Gold Corporation is covered by 27 analysts. 4 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
Farooq HamedBarclays
Brian QuastBMO Capital Markets Equity Research