IAMGOLD Reports Record Gold Production, Shares Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 26 Jan 26
IAMGOLD Corp's stock surged by 15.43% following the announcement of record gold production of 765,900 ounces in 2025, driven by strong outputs from major mining sites like Essakane, Côté, and Westwood.
The company's management forecasts gold production between 720,000 and 820,000 ounces for 2026, with cash costs projected between $1,425 and $1,575 per ounce. This positive outlook, combined with rising gold prices exceeding $4,700 per ounce, has significantly enhanced investor confidence in IAMGOLD's future performance.
As the demand for precious metals continues to grow, IAMGOLD's strong production results position the company favorably in the market, suggesting a robust financial outlook and potential for further stock appreciation.
Analyst Views on IAG
Wall Street analysts forecast IAG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IAG is 17.83 USD with a low forecast of 15.00 USD and a high forecast of 21.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 20.880
Low
15.00
Averages
17.83
High
21.00
Current: 20.880
Low
15.00
Averages
17.83
High
21.00
About IAG
IAMGOLD Corporation is a Canada-based intermediate gold producer and developer. The Company operates mines in North America and West Africa, including Cote Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). The Essakane Gold Mine, located in northeastern Burkina Faso. The Westwood Gold Complex, located in Quebec, Canada, includes the Westwood underground mine and the Grand Duc open pit, collectively known as the Westwood Complex. The Cote Gold Mine, located in northeastern Ontario, is an open-pit gold mining operation. It owns a 100% interest in the Nelligan Gold Project, located 60Km southwest of Chibougamau. The Company holds the Muus Project, which covers approximately 25,250 hectares in the northeastern part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The Company holds a 100% interest in the Monster Lake Gold Project, which is located north of Nelligan in the Chapais Chibougamau area in Quebec. The Company also holds Philibert, Chevrier and Croteau projects.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
