HMY

H1 2026 turned out to be a bad one for gold mining stocks, despite a great start, because of the oil crisis that erupted in 2026. H2 2026 could be better than H1 2026 with no repeat of the big losses, but big gains will be difficult with the crisis still not fully resolved. Gold mining stocks are likely to go flattish in H2 2026, but their ability to go higher should get better longer term for multiple reasons.

Harmony Gold (HMY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Recent dip in gold prices and cost pressures weigh on the Zacks Mining - Gold industry. We suggest adding stocks like FNV, HMY, NG, DRD and IDR, which are poised for growth.

Harmony Gold is transitioning to a gold-copper hybrid model, with Eva Copper set to materially rebalance its revenue mix by 2028. HMY trades at a significant discount to peers, despite net cash, a 4.06% forward dividend yield, and robust macro tailwinds for both gold and copper. Recent operational improvements, regulatory milestones, and a conservative hedge book signal management's confidence in structurally higher metal prices and future upside.