Is IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) Still Cheap After Côté Gold Progress Lifted Sentiment?
IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) drew fresh attention on September 2, 2026, after the stock rose 4.29% amid stronger sentiment toward Canadian mining stocks and ongoing progress at the Côté Gold project.
For context, IAMGOLD’s share price has gained momentum recently, with a 30-day share price return of 38.7% and a year to date share price return of 30%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of about 121% points to very strong longer term gains.
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The latest jump in IAMGOLD’s share price could reflect genuine progress at Côté Gold and improving financials, or it could be investors leaning into stronger sector sentiment. To assess which influence dominates, the valuation now matters more than ever.
Most Popular Narrative: 7.7% Undervalued
IAMGOLD's most followed narrative points to a fair value of CA$31.32, which sits above the last close of CA$28.92 and frames the recent share price surge in a more measured light.
The successful ramp-up and ahead-of-schedule capacity achievement at the Côté Gold mine, coupled with consistent production and ongoing cost optimization, set the stage for a material near-term increase in gold output, which should significantly boost future revenues and cash flow as temporary ramp-up costs subside.
Want to see what sits behind that fair value for IAMGOLD? The narrative is built on steady revenue growth, firmer margins, and a future earnings multiple that assumes investors will pay more for each dollar of profit than they do today. You may be curious which specific growth and profitability assumptions have been baked into that model and how sensitive the end value is to them.
Result: Fair Value of CA$31.32 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, IAMGOLD’s story still carries clear risks, particularly rising operating and capital costs, as well as its reliance on a small number of key assets.
Find out about the key risks to this IAMGOLD narrative.
Next Steps
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