H.C. Wainwright raises McEwen Mining stock price target on higher metals prices
Investing.com - H.C. Wainwright raised its price target on McEwen Mining stock (NYSE:MUX) to $29.50 from $21.50 while maintaining a Buy rating.
The firm cited higher gold and silver prices as the primary driver for the increased price target. McEwen Mining recorded $197.6 million in revenue for the year, yielding net income of $34.4 million, or $0.64 per share.
The results compared favorably to 2024 revenue of $174.5 million and a net loss of $43.7 million, or $0.86 per share. Production decreased 15% to 115,687 Gold Equivalent Ounces.The stock has rewarded investors with a remarkable 186% return over the past year, currently trading at $22.51 with a market cap of $1.24 billion.
The company received a significant boost from higher gold and silver prices despite the production decline. H.C. Wainwright stated the increased price target is predominantly driven by a price deck increase.According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly undervalued based on Fair Value calculations, while net income is expected to grow this year. The company trades at an attractive PEG ratio of 0.22, suggesting strong value relative to growth prospects.
The firm reiterated its Buy rating on the mining company. The price target update was issued Tuesday.
In other recent news, McEwen Inc. has announced its intention to acquire Golden Lake Exploration Inc. in an all-stock transaction. This deal values each Golden Lake share at approximately C$0.12, representing a 60% premium to its 20-day volume-weighted average price as of January 26, 2026. The acquisition is a significant move for McEwen, as it continues to expand its portfolio. Additionally, McEwen reported notable drill results from its Gold Bar Mine Complex in Nevada. The company highlighted its best hole drilled to date at the Windfall deposit, with results showing 5.55 grams per ton of gold over 44.2 meters. These results are part of McEwen’s exploration efforts at the Gold Bar Mine Complex, which includes the Windfall, Lookout Mountain, and Unity Ridge deposits. The company aims to double its output by 2030, and these developments are crucial steps in that direction.
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