4 Gold Mining Stocks Poised to Outshine Q1 Earnings Estimates

Gold (XAUUSD) strength is the central market driver in this Zacks piece: after a 65% surge in 2025 that pushed bullion to nearly $5,600/oz in late January, gold has been volatile but ended Q1 roughly 7% higher. The firmer metal price is expected to boost first-quarter results for gold miners, helping offset weaker production and cost inflation. Zacks highlights four miners—Barrick, Kinross, Centerra and IAMGOLD—as likely to outshine Q1 earnings estimates based on positive Earnings ESP readings and Zacks Ranks. While higher realized prices and operational improvements should support margins and cash flow, rising input costs (labor, fuel, electricity) remain a headwind. Overall, the article signals a bullish near-term outlook for gold and supportive fundamentals for gold mining equities ahead of Q1 reports.