Barrick Gold (GOLD, $13.35 ) makes $18 billion bid for Newmont Mining (NEM, $36.48), to create world's biggest gold company
On Monday, Barrick Gold Corp. announced its formal bid for acquiring Newmont Mining Corp. to create the world’s largest gold mining company.
Barrick Gold’s proposed merger would be an all-share deal of close to $18 billion, involving an exchange ratio of 2.5694 Barrick shares for each Newmont share. According to Barrick CEO Mark Bristow, the merger would lead to the unlocking of $7 billion net present value in real synergies. Barrick views the two firms’ combined assets in Nevada to be a major potential driver of value for the proposed combined entity.
If the merger goes through, Barrick would own 55.9% stake in the combined company, while Newmont investors would hold 44.1%. The combined company might offer Newmont's annual dividend of 56 cents per share to shareholders. According to Barrick, the merger if approved would lead to an estimated 14% increase in Newmont's current net asset value per share.
Bristow is apparently hoping that the deal would not only result in creating the world’s “best gold company”, but also boost the overall gold industry’s prospects. "Considered globally, the merger represents a radical and long-overdue restructuring of the gold industry, and a transformative shift from short-term survival tactics to the long-term creation of sustainable value," Bristow said. Since 2013, gold futures have hardly been able to push past the price range of $1,000 to $1,400 per ounce.
This is not the only instance in recent times of Barrick apparently trying to concentrate its position in the market for gold. Last month, Barrick bought rival Randgold Resources for $6.1 billion.
GOLD in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on June 11, 2026
GOLD moved above its 50-day moving average on June 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 35 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GOLD's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 54 cases where GOLD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 11, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GOLD as a result. In of 74 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GOLD just turned positive on June 09, 2026. Looking at past instances where GOLD's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 42 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GOLD advanced for three days, in of 339 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GOLD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GOLD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for GOLD entered a downward trend on May 27, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GOLD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.482) is normal, around the industry mean (3.963). P/E Ratio (14.101) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.025). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.513) is also within normal values, averaging (1.800). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.049) is also within normal values, averaging (32.237).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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