13 Best Gold Dividend Stocks To Buy According To Analysts

7. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC)

Dividend Yield as of February 25: 1.09%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

Average Upside Potential: 20.97%

Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) is a Toronto-based company that explores, develops, and operates gold mines. It also processes gold ore, reclaims mining sites, and produces silver. In 2024, the Kinross’ Tasiast gold mine hit record highs in throughput, production, and cash flow, making it the company’s most profitable operation. The Paracatu gold mine maintained its strong performance as well, producing over 500,000 ounces of gold for the seventh year in a row, and Fort Knox also saw solid annual production. Overall, Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) posted $275.6 million in net earnings for Q4 and $948.8 million for the full year. It is one of the best dividend stocks to monitor.

By the end of 2024, Kinross had $611.5 million in cash and $2.3 billion in total liquidity. Staying focused on debt reduction, the company paid off the remaining balance on its term loan on February 10, 2025. To reward shareholders, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, set to be paid on March 20, 2025, to shareholders on record as of March 5.

According to Insider Monkey’s fourth quarter database, 39 hedge funds were bullish on Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC), compared to 41 funds in the prior quarter. Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies was the leading stakeholder of the company, with 32.8 million shares worth $304.6 million.