Why Is B2Gold (BTG) Up 14.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for B2Gold (BTG). Shares have added about 14.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is B2Gold due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.VGM ScoresCurrently, B2Gold has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision has been net zero. Notably, B2Gold has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerB2Gold is part of the Zacks Mining - Gold industry. Over the past month, Royal Gold (RGLD), a stock from the same industry, has gained 2%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended December 2024 more than a month ago.Royal Gold reported revenues of $202.56 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +32.7%. EPS of $1.63 for the same period compares with $0.95 a year ago.For the current quarter, Royal Gold is expected to post earnings of $1.28 per share, indicating a change of +40.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.9% over the last 30 days.Royal Gold has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of D.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report B2Gold Corp (BTG): Free Stock Analysis Report Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks