What Investors Should Watch When Barrick Gold Reports Q3 Earnings
Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) is expected to report its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 6. In the second quarter, Barrick met analysts' expectations on both the top and bottom lines, reporting revenue of $2.1 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09, respectively. In Q3, analysts expect to see quarter-over-quarter growth regarding both sales and earnings, forecasting sales of $2.7 billion and EPS of $0.12.
Whereas sales and earnings figures are usually the two metrics that most frequently appear in the headlines during earnings season, in-the-know investors recognize the importance of digging past those two items and searching for greater insights regarding the company's quarterly performance. With that in mind, let's get ready for the company's earnings report by taking a look at some other points management will surely discuss.
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