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Novagold Resources Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported a decrease in net loss due to reduced Donlin Gold activity and increased interest income, partially offset by higher interest on the promissory note.

NOVAGOLD reported its fiscal year 2023 financial results, highlighting a strong treasury of $126 million in cash and term deposits and continuous work at the Donlin Gold project to enhance its value and visibility. The company's net loss decreased, and it is focused on advancing the Donlin Gold project with ongoing fieldwork, permitting, and community engagement.

  • Completed the 2023 fieldwork program at Donlin Gold, including geotechnical and hydrological drilling.
  • Maintained existing permits and advanced the Alaska Dam Safety Certificates.
  • Continued engagement with stakeholders and governments in the Y-K region, Alaska, and Washington, D.C.
  • Maintained a strong treasury of $126 million in cash and term deposits.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$0.00

Previous: $0.00
EPS (adj)

-$0.03

Previous: -$0.04+25.0%
Capital Expenditures

$148K

No prior period
Net Income

-$10.4M

Previous: -$12.3M+15.3%
Operating Income

-$5.4M

Previous: -$11M+50.7%
Gross Profit

-$5K

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$2.21M

Previous: $1.91M+15.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Novagold · Revenue · Quarterly

$0

Q4 2023

Forward guidance

NOVAGOLD anticipates expenditures of approximately $31.2 million in fiscal year 2024, with a focus on advancing the Donlin Gold project, maintaining stakeholder support, promoting safety and sustainability, and preserving a healthy balance sheet.

Tailwinds

  • Continue to advance the Donlin Gold project towards a construction decision
  • Maintain support for Donlin Gold among the project’s stakeholders
  • Promote a strong safety, sustainability, and environmental culture
  • Uphold a favorable reputation of NOVAGOLD
  • Preserve a healthy balance sheet

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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