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IAMGOLD Shares Upgraded to Buy by Stifel Nicolaus, Target Raised

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23 October, 2025

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IAMGOLD (TSE:IMG) has received a significant upgrade from Stifel Nicolaus, which moved the mining company’s stock from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Monday. The brokerage has set a new target price of C$28.00, a substantial increase from the previous target of C$11.00. This upgrade reflects a growing confidence in the company’s performance and potential in the gold mining sector.

Several other financial institutions have also recently reassessed IAMGOLD’s stock. On September 10, Royal Bank of Canada elevated its rating from hold to a moderate buy. Following this, Bank of America raised its price target for IAMGOLD from C$13.00 to C$15.50 on August 29. On October 15, National Bankshares adjusted its price target upward from C$21.00 to C$23.00 and conferred an outperform rating.

Additionally, Raymond James Financial upgraded IAMGOLD to a hold rating on June 30, while Canaccord Genuity Group boosted its target from C$15.50 to C$19.50 on October 2. Currently, the stock has garnered a consensus rating of “Buy” from analysts, with a consensus price target set at C$21.20, according to data from MarketBeat.

Market Response and Company Profile

Despite the positive ratings, IAMGOLD’s stock saw a slight decline of 1.4% following the latest updates. The company operates as a mid-tier gold mining entity with projects spanning three regions: North America, South America, and West Africa. IAMGOLD is actively developing several mining districts, including operational mines and projects in various stages of construction and exploration.

The company’s notable operating mines include Essakane in Burkina Faso, Rosebel in Suriname, and Westwood in Canada. As IAMGOLD continues to advance its projects, analysts are optimistic about its future performance and market position.

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