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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$91.00
▲(126.93% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/02/26
The score is supported by strong technical momentum and a constructive earnings outlook (growth projects, liquidity improvement, and solid cash generation). Offsetting this are weaker underlying financial statement quality (net losses and rising leverage) and limited valuation support given the negative P/E and modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
The ability to generate cash from operations despite net losses indicates resilience in cash flow management, which is crucial for funding operations and strategic investments.
Operational Efficiency
Improved gross profit margin suggests better cost management and operational efficiency, which can enhance profitability and provide a competitive edge in the market.
Revenue Growth
Consistent revenue growth indicates that Aura Minerals is expanding its market presence and product demand, which can support long-term business sustainability and shareholder value.
Negative Factors
Declining Free Cash Flow
A significant decline in free cash flow growth indicates potential liquidity issues, limiting the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or reduce debt.
Profitability Challenges
Ongoing profitability challenges highlight operational inefficiencies or cost pressures, which could hinder the company's ability to generate sustainable profits and shareholder returns.
High Leverage
High leverage can pose financial risks, limiting flexibility and increasing vulnerability to economic downturns, which may impact long-term financial stability.

Aura Minerals (AUGO) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Aura Minerals Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAura Minerals Inc., a gold and copper production company, focuses on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's producing assets include the San Andres gold mine in Honduras; the Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique gold mine in Brazil; and the Aranzazu copper mine located in Mexico. It also holds interests in Sao Francisco gold mine, Almas gold project, and Matupá gold project in Brazil, as well as the Tolda Fria gold project in Colombia and the Gold Road Mine located in Arizona. The company was formerly known as Aura Gold Inc. and changed its name to Aura Minerals Inc. in July 2007. Aura Minerals Inc. is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Aura Minerals Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Northwestern Enterprises Ltd.
How the Company Makes MoneyAura Minerals generates revenue primarily through the sale of gold and copper produced at its mining operations. The company operates several mines, including the Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique and the San Andres mines, which contribute significantly to its output. Revenue is derived from the direct sale of these metals to various customers, including trading companies and industrial users. Additionally, Aura Minerals benefits from fluctuations in commodity prices, which can impact its earnings. The company may also engage in strategic partnerships or joint ventures to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its market presence, thereby contributing to its overall revenue streams.

Aura Minerals Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational and financial momentum (record quarterly and annual production, record adjusted EBITDA, robust cash generation, large reserve uplift at Borborema, successful MSG acquisition with immediate EBITDA contribution, improved market liquidity after NASDAQ listing, and continued dividends) while acknowledging near‑term costs and noncash accounting impacts (derivative losses), a turnaround year for MSG that raises consolidated AISC and sustaining CapEx, temporary operational setbacks (Borborema CIL issues) and guidance uncertainty due to multiple simultaneous projects and reserve cutoff adjustments. Overall the tone is upbeat regarding long‑term value creation and growth, with transparent communication about short‑term cost and execution items.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly and Annual Production
Q4 production of 82,000 gold-equivalent ounces (up 11% vs Q3 2025 and up 23% vs Q4 2024); full-year production of 280,000 ounces (≈+9% at constant price).
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Earnings Momentum
Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $208 million (record high; sixth consecutive quarter of record EBITDA) and full-year adjusted EBITDA of ~$547–548 million. EBITDA has roughly doubled twice since 2023 (from ~$135M in 2023 to ~$270M in 2024 to ~$548M in 2025).
Robust Revenue and Cash Generation
Q4 net revenues of $322 million and full-year revenues above $920 million. Recurring free cash flow of about $94 million in Q4 and >$250 million from mines for the year, funding growth capex and dividends.
Meaningful Reserve Upside at Borborema
Licensing to relocate a road has freed ~670,000 ounces of reserves; management stated Borborema reserves increased by ~82%, and the company estimates multi‑year pretax value of ~$2–2.5 billion (illustrative, using current gold price and stated AISC assumptions).
Strategic M&A — MSG Acquisition with Early Returns
Closed acquisition of MSG for ~$76 million. MSG contributed ~$10 million of EBITDA in one month post-close, demonstrating attractive near-term returns despite being a turnaround asset.
Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Return
Comfortable liquidity (cash ending ~ $290 million), low leverage (net debt/EBITDA <0.3x), and continued shareholder returns: quarterly dividend of $0.66/share (LTM yield ~6.2%), ~$40M dividends paid in Q4 and ~$116M for the year.
Operational Milestones and Project Progress
Almas plant expansion approved to 3.0 Mtpa (upgrading from ~2 Mtpa) with potential to 4.0 Mtpa; Borborema advanced (filter expansion planned to remove bottleneck); Era Dorada early works license obtained and early works started.
Market Access and Liquidity Improvement
NASDAQ listing and follow-on issuance materially increased trading volume from ~$1–2M/day to ~ $100M/day (Feb average across NASDAQ + B3), improving investor access and addressing prior liquidity discount.
Safety and Operational Discipline
Full year with no lost-time incidents and over 18 months without lost-time incidents, positioning the company as a sector safety benchmark.
Negative Updates
Net Loss Driven by Derivative Mark-to-Market
Reported net loss of $20 million in Q4 due primarily to noncash unrealized losses on gold derivatives of about $82 million (plus $22 million of realized derivative losses in the quarter). Adjusted net income excluding these items was $73 million for the quarter.
MSG Elevates Consolidated Costs and Sustaining CapEx
MSG has a high all-in sustaining cash cost (> $3,000/oz) and structurally higher sustaining CapEx; management expects MSG to explain ~70–80% of the projected AISC increase in 2026 and ~65–70% (≈2/3) of sustaining CapEx increase. Company expects to reduce MSG AISC below $2,000/oz in future years but 2026 will be a turnaround year with elevated costs.
Short-Term Production Impact at Borborema
Borborema was slightly below guidance in the quarter due to temporary agitator/CIL tank issues that reduced recoveries; management deliberately processed lower‑grade material for several months to protect recoveries and long‑term mine health.
Higher 2026 AISC and Sustaining CapEx Guidance
2026 all-in sustaining cash cost expected to increase by $262–$407/oz versus 2025 (majority driven by MSG and metal-price conversion effects); sustaining CapEx expected to rise by ~$15–$17 million in 2026 versus 2025 (around two-thirds attributable to MSG, plus Almas pushback and Borborema going to a full year).
Grade/Production Trade-Off from Reserve Cutoff Changes
Higher long-term gold price assumptions reduce cutoffs and convert more resources to reserves (positive NPV), but this lowers average feed grades in some mines (e.g., Borborema, Aranzazu), which can weigh on near‑term production and increase unit costs.
Nonrecurring Provisions and Other Charges
Q4 included nonrecurring other expenses related to year‑end provisions for potential partial nonrecoverability of VAT credits (primarily in Honduras and Brazil), impacting net income.
Guidance Uncertainty and Wider Ranges
2026 production and cost guidance ranges are wider than prior years due to multiple moving parts (MSG turnaround, Almas expansion sequencing, Borborema cutoffs and plant/road work), creating near‑term predictability challenges for analysts.
Company Guidance
Guidance for 2026 assumes full‑year contribution from Borborema and MSG and continued growth toward >600 kozpa: Borborema is guided to 65–77 koz, MSG to ~50–60 koz in a turnaround year (MSG bought for ~US$76M), and overall company AISC is expected to rise vs 2025 by roughly US$262–407 (2025 consolidated AISC finished ~US$1,368; Q4 AISC excluding MSG was US$1,363; Q4 cash cost/GOE ~US$1,070), with 70–80% of the AISC increase attributable to MSG (MSG AISC was >US$3,000 in 2025 but is targeted <US$2,000 in steady state). Sustaining CapEx is forecast to increase ~US$15–17M (≈70–75% due to MSG) while expansion CapEx funds include Almas plant expansion to 3 Mtpa (targeted by year‑end, potential to 4 Mtpa), Borborema filter upgrade and Era Dorada early works (full build ~US$380M if approved). Recent financial context: Q4 adjusted EBITDA US$208M (FY ~US$547M), recurring FCF ~US$94M in Q4 and >US$250M for FY, year‑end cash ~US$290M, net debt/EBITDA <0.3x; dividends remain generous (US$0.66/sh qtr; LTM yield ~6.2%), reserves/resource update and 20‑F/AIF due end‑March (Borborema road move released ~670 koz; Borborema reserves +82%).

Aura Minerals Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong revenue momentum and very high operating profitability with improving operating and free cash flow, but net results have turned to losses (2024–2025) and leverage has risen materially (debt-to-equity >1.5 in 2025), increasing risk and reducing earnings quality.
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Revenue growth has been strong recently (up ~19% in 2025 vs. 2024, following a much larger step-up in 2024), and gross/operating profitability expanded sharply in 2025 with very high gross and operating margins. However, bottom-line performance deteriorated: net income has swung from solid profitability in 2020–2023 to losses in 2024 and a larger loss in 2025, indicating that below-operating items are overwhelming operating strength and making earnings quality less reliable.
Balance Sheet
39
Negative
The balance sheet has become materially more leveraged over time: debt-to-equity moved from low levels in 2020–2022 to ~0.9 in 2023 and above 1.5 in 2025, while equity is relatively modest versus the asset base. Returns on equity have also turned negative in 2024–2025, consistent with the net losses. The company still shows growing assets, but the rising leverage and negative shareholder returns increase financial risk and reduce flexibility.
Cash Flow
62
Positive
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: operating cash flow increased steadily and remained positive across all periods, and free cash flow rebounded strongly after a negative year in 2022, reaching a solid level in 2025 with healthy growth. That said, cash conversion has been uneven—free cash flow remains well below operating cash flow, and 2025 operating cash flow covered less than half of EBITDA, suggesting meaningful cash outflows outside core operations (e.g., working capital, interest, or other items) and some volatility in cash efficiency.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue921.73M594.16M416.89M392.70M424.01M
Gross Profit526.86M251.27M126.02M125.69M188.34M
EBITDA552.62M149.80M106.42M135.01M192.13M
Net Income-79.34M-30.27M31.88M66.50M43.50M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.61B1.08B923.82M727.31M592.48M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments286.06M270.19M237.29M127.90M161.49M
Total Debt411.17M385.35M289.38M180.08M100.97M
Total Liabilities1.34B857.31M609.02M417.18M320.20M
Stockholders Equity265.74M222.96M314.80M310.13M272.27M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow78.50M41.66M28.85M-7.00M51.72M
Operating Cash Flow257.93M222.24M124.95M96.36M131.19M
Investing Cash Flow-253.98M-176.40M-93.93M-157.50M-78.16M
Financing Cash Flow10.47M5.20M79.43M21.88M-8.63M

Aura Minerals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price40.10
Price Trends
50DMA
66.04
Positive
100DMA
51.86
Positive
200DMA
39.58
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
5.89
Negative
RSI
57.75
Neutral
STOCH
64.98
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AUGO, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 40.1 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 76.58, below the 50-day MA of 66.04, and above the 200-day MA of 39.58, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.89 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 64.98 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AUGO.

Aura Minerals Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
77
Outperform
$525.31M11.5720.25%2.06%38.04%424.35%
73
Outperform
$2.87B0.6134.09%1.02%30.05%73.40%
72
Outperform
$599.68M41.7018.37%61.35%34.33%
65
Neutral
$6.83B-51.902.81%41.07%18.89%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
52
Neutral
$3.74B-45.11%40.02%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AUGO
Aura Minerals
80.60
66.40
467.61%
DRD
Drdgold
32.94
20.13
157.10%
CMCL
Caledonia Mining
25.98
15.83
155.86%
HYMC
Hycroft Mining Holding
38.79
36.25
1427.17%
IDR
Idaho Strategic Resources
37.80
27.29
259.66%
DC
Dakota Gold Corp
6.10
3.14
106.08%

Aura Minerals Corporate Events

Aura Minerals Secures Road Relocation Deal, Boosting Borborema Gold Reserves by 82%
Feb 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Aura Minerals announced it had signed a cooperation agreement with Brazil’s DNIT to relocate a federal road that crosses its Borborema gold mine, removing a key physical constraint on pit expansion. The company also released an updated feasibility study and technical report, enabling conversion of more Indicated Resources into Probable Reserves and sharply expanding the mine plan.

Following the road-relocation agreement and updated study, Borborema’s Probable Mineral Reserves increased by 82% to about 1.5 million ounces of gold, based on 40.7 million tonnes at 1.13 g/t. The new plan outlines a 20.5‑year mine life with average annual production of 65,000 ounces and estimates an after-tax NPV of $612.5 million and IRR of 42.8%, materially strengthening Aura’s project economics and long-term growth profile while leaving further exploration upside open.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Buy with a $101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Posts Record 2025 Results and Ramps Up Growth Following MSG Acquisition
Feb 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Aura reported record 2025 financial and operational results, driven by higher production, stronger metal prices and stable costs, with full-year adjusted EBITDA more than doubling to US$547 million and net revenue rising 55% to US$921.7 million. The company achieved record quarterly production of 82,067 gold equivalent ounces in Q4 2025, lifted by ramp-up at Borborema, growth at Almas and the first contribution from the newly acquired MSG mine, while annual production reached 280,414 GEO, in the upper half of guidance.

Despite robust cash generation and recurring free cash flow of US$253.7 million in 2025, Aura posted a full-year net loss of US$79.3 million, though adjusted net income climbed 152% to US$205.7 million, highlighting the effect of non‑recurring items. The miner strengthened its balance sheet with low net leverage of 0.28x EBITDA, supported by strong operating cash flows and proceeds from its recent Nasdaq listing, and signaled continued growth in 2026 with projected production of 360,000–390,000 GEO as new projects ramp up and expansion and exploration programs advance across its asset base.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Buy with a $101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Lifts Payout With US$0.66 Dividend After Record Q4 2025
Feb 27, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. announced that its board approved a dividend of US$0.66 per common share, totaling about US$55.1 million and exceeding the minimum set out in its dividend policy tied to adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditures. The distribution, driven by record Q4 2025 production and EBITDA at stable costs and stronger gold prices, translates into a trailing 12‑month dividend and buyback yield of 6.2%, reinforcing Aura’s positioning among higher-yield gold producers and underscoring continued execution on growth projects and acquisitions such as Borborema, MSG and Era Dorada.

The dividend will be paid in U.S. dollars on March 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2026, while Brazilian Depositary Receipt holders of record on the same date are set to receive US$0.22 per BDR, in Brazilian reais, on or around March 26, 2026. Management highlighted recent milestones, including declaring commercial production at Borborema, completing the MSG acquisition, securing an early-works license for Era Dorada, advancing the Matupá project and signing a road-relocation agreement at Borborema, indicating tangible progress toward Aura’s strategy of scaling production above 600,000 gold‑equivalent ounces per year while maintaining meaningful cash returns to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Buy with a $101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Hits Record Q4 and 2025 Output, Meets Upper End of Guidance
Jan 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026, Aura Minerals reported preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 production results showing record output and delivery against its 2025 guidance. Q4 2025 production reached 82,067 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) at current prices, the highest quarterly level in the company’s history and up 11% from Q3 2025 and 23% from Q4 2024, while full-year 2025 production rose to 280,414 GEO, 5% above 2024 and within the upper half of its 266,000–300,000 GEO guidance range. Performance was supported by ramp-up gains at Borborema, higher output at Almas and Apoena versus internal expectations, and the initial consolidation of MSG following its December 2, 2025 acquisition, offsetting price-related GEO conversion declines at Aranzazu and weather and sequencing impacts at Minosa. Management highlighted that these results, alongside improved recoveries at Borborema and the contribution from recent acquisitions, reinforce Aura’s growth trajectory and position the company to scale production further in the coming years, strengthening its competitive standing among mid-tier regional miners.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Hold with a $58.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Secures Construction License and Starts Early Works at Era Dorada Project in Guatemala
Jan 6, 2026

On January 6, 2026, Aura Minerals announced it has secured the construction license and begun early works for its Era Dorada underground gold project in Jutiapa, southeast Guatemala, a year after acquiring project owner Bluestone Resources in January 2025. The company has initiated preparatory activities such as environmental programs, vegetation clearing, road detours and access, mine dewatering and platform preparation, advancing Era Dorada from licensing into on-the-ground development. Management highlighted extensive engagement with local authorities and communities, including over 853 hours of dialogue roundtables and a formal commitment to underground-only operations, positioning the project as a flagship example of Aura’s responsible mining strategy and potentially strengthening its growth pipeline and social license in Central America.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Hold with a $48.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Files S-K 1300 Feasibility Study for Era Dorada Gold Project
Jan 5, 2026

On January 5, 2026, Aura Minerals filed a Form 6-K in the United States disclosing a S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary and definitive feasibility study for its Era Dorada Gold Project in Jutiapa, Guatemala, with an effective and report date of December 31, 2025. The filing, supported by external consultants Ausenco do Brasil Engenharia, Snowden Optiro and Kirkham Geosystems, formalizes detailed technical, geological, resource, reserve, engineering, cost and economic analysis for the gold project, marking a key step in advancing Era Dorada within Aura’s project pipeline and providing investors and other stakeholders with a comprehensive, regulator-standard assessment of the asset’s development potential and associated risks.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Hold with a $48.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Updates Growth Outlook with New Acquisitions
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, Aura Minerals announced an update to its growth outlook, highlighting the potential for annualized gold equivalent production to exceed 600,000 ounces in the coming years. This projection is driven by the integration of new assets, such as the Era Dorada Project and the recently acquired MSG, as well as the expansion of existing operations. The company has been executing a strategy focused on growth through greenfield projects, mine life extension, and strategic acquisitions, which has resulted in increased production and trading volume. However, the timeline for achieving the projected production levels remains uncertain and subject to future approvals and conditions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Buy with a $52.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Completes Feasibility Study for Era Dorada Project
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, Aura Minerals announced the completion of a Feasibility Study for the Era Dorada Project in Guatemala, previously known as the Cerro Blanco Project. The study outlines the potential for an underground gold mine with an anticipated production of 111,000 ounces of gold equivalent annually for the first four years. The project, acquired through the purchase of Bluestone Resources Inc. in January 2025, is expected to have a total production of approximately 1.75 million gold equivalent ounces over a 16.8-year mine life. With an initial capital expenditure of $382 million and a payback period of 2.82 years, the project boasts an after-tax net present value of $1.344 billion and an internal rate of return of 35.6%. The Era Dorada Project is strategically positioned to leverage local labor and infrastructure, aiming to contribute significantly to Aura’s growth strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Buy with a $52.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

Aura Minerals Completes Acquisition of Serra Grande Gold Mine
Dec 2, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Aura Minerals Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of the Mineração Serra Grande gold mine in Goiás, Brazil, from AngloGold Ashanti. The transaction, valued at approximately $76 million, includes upfront cash and deferred payments based on net smelter returns. The acquisition is part of Aura’s strategy to enhance production and efficiency at the mine, which has historically produced significant amounts of gold. This move is expected to strengthen Aura’s position in the mining industry by expanding its resource base and operational capabilities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AUGO) stock is a Hold with a $48.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aura Minerals stock, see the AUGO Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 02, 2026