NYSE$NG
Novagold Resources Inc · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Novagold Resources Inc reported a net loss of $25.5 million for the second quarter ended May 31, 2026.
The company, focused on the Donlin Gold project, recorded higher operating expenses driven by the Bankable Feasibility Study update and increased Donlin Gold funding share. Cash and term deposits totaled $370.2 million at quarter end, providing funding for ongoing activities and the promissory note prepayment option. Net loss per share was $0.06 on 438.8 million weighted average shares.
- Net loss of $25.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2026, compared to $54.3 million in the prior year quarter.
- Donlin Gold expenditures increased due to BFS work by Fluor and partners and the company's 60% ownership share post-2025 transaction.
- Liquidity of $370.2 million in cash, term deposits and marketable securities supports project advancement and $100 million promissory note prepayment option.
- Common shares outstanding reached 438.78 million following the February 2026 private placement and warrant exercises.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Novagold · Revenue · Quarterly
$0
Forward guidance
The company continues to advance the Donlin Gold Bankable Feasibility Study with Fluor as lead and expects to exercise the $100 million promissory note prepayment option in 2026.
Tailwinds
- Strong liquidity position following equity raise
- Equal governance maintained with Paulson at Donlin Gold
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports
-1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
28 / 55 earnings
Positive
+14.8%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-17.0%
Q3 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +12.5% | -3.2% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.2% | +17.5% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +14.8% | +9.8% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.8% | +9.8% | +21.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.1% | -10.6% | +43.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.8% | -5.0% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -12.3% | -19.3% | -16.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.5% | -4.0% | +34.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.6% | -0.6% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -14.4% | -19.3% | -30.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.1% | -0.8% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -14.1% | -13.4% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.0% | -4.9% | -10.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.3% | -10.2% | -20.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.7% | -7.5% | -10.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -11.4% | -9.9% | -10.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.5% | -1.1% | -26.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.8% | -3.2% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.4% | +5.7% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | +5.9% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +8.9% | +7.6% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.6% | +6.8% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.6% | -5.7% | -12.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.1% | +0.5% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.1% | +19.6% | +54.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.2% | +2.3% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.4% | +7.1% | +19.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.3% | +1.8% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +4.7% | +5.7% | -3.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.2% | +2.8% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.2% | +8.4% | +13.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.6% | +1.8% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.5% | +1.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.5% | -4.5% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.9% | +1.7% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.3% | -0.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.2% | +0.4% | -17.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.4% | -0.4% | +12.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -17.0% | -26.2% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.3% | +6.1% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -9.9% | — | — |
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