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CTGO Stock Chart & Stats
$24.71
-$0.16(-1.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.71
-$0.16(-1.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.88 - $34.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.00K
Average Volume (3M)605.87K
Market Cap
$485.88M
Enterprise Value$141.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$97.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.42
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.68Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.58
Shares Outstanding30,771,212
10 Day Avg. Volume955,887
30 Day Avg. Volume605,872
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)166.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio303.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.29
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-225.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-6.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.67Price Target Upside64.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stronger Recent Balance SheetThe recent shift to roughly $321.5M of equity against only ~$12M of debt materially lowers leverage and increases financial flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this supports funding of multi-project drilling, feasibility work and permits without immediate refinancing, lowering near-term liquidity risk.
JV Cash Distributions Funding ProgramsOngoing cash distributions from the Peak Gold joint venture provide non-dilutive funding that materially underpins the company’s 2026 exploration and development calendar. This durable external cash source reduces reliance on equity raises, enabling sustained drilling, permitting and technical studies across the portfolio.
Control Of Lucky Shot And High-grade DrillingSecuring full ownership of Lucky Shot and removing a 2% NSR improves project economics and operational control. Combined with high-grade, continuity-improving drill results, this strengthens the case for a feasible near-term development path (DSO potential) and accelerates technical studies toward a production decision.
Bears Say
No Revenue; Recurring Net LossesThe company currently generates no operating revenue and posts recurring net losses (TTM -$27.8M), meaning operations are not self-sustaining. Over a 2–6 month horizon this heightens dependence on JV cash, asset sales or capital markets, increasing dilution and execution risk before production cash flows materialize.
Sustained Negative Cash FlowSignificant negative operating and free cash flow (TTM roughly -$52M) indicates ongoing cash burn that must be financed to sustain exploration and feasibility programs. Persistent negative cash generation constrains flexibility, raises probability of dilutive financing or asset monetization, and can delay project timelines.
Balance-sheet Volatility And Prior High LeveragePrior swings from negative/near-zero equity and elevated debt (~$69M in 2025) to the current stronger position highlight episodic reliance on recapitalizations. That historical volatility raises questions about repeat capital needs, cost of capital and the company’s ability to sustain multi-year development without further dilutive financings.
Contango ORE News
CTGO FAQ
What was Contango ORE’s price range in the past 12 months?
Contango ORE lowest stock price was $14.88 and its highest was $34.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Contango ORE’s market cap?
Contango ORE’s market cap is $485.88M.
When is Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date?
Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Contango ORE’s earnings last quarter?
Contango ORE released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.274 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.653 by -$0.379.
Is Contango ORE overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Contango ORE’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Contango ORE pay dividends?
Contango ORE does not currently pay dividends.
What is Contango ORE’s EPS estimate?
Contango ORE’s EPS estimate is 0.68.
How many shares outstanding does Contango ORE have?
Contango ORE has 30,771,212 shares outstanding.
What happened to Contango ORE’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Contango ORE reported an EPS of $0.274 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.653. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.259%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Contango ORE?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CTGO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Contango ORE Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.67 (64.58% Upside)
$40.67 (64.58% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $248.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 14.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 19.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 19.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-28.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
236.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Contango ORE
Contango Ore, Inc. operates as an exploration-phase enterprise, primarily dedicated to prospecting for gold and other associated minerals across the United States. Its discovery efforts also extend to identifying deposits of copper and silver. Through its various subsidiaries, the company has secured substantial land access for its exploration and development activities. This includes the lease of approximately 675,000 acres from the Tetlin Tribal Council, as well as around 13,000 State of Alaska mining claims. Additionally, Contango Ore holds full mineral rights to an estimated 200,000 acres of State of Alaska mining claims situated north and northwest of the Tetlin Lease. The company's portfolio also features an interest in the Shamrock property, which encompasses 361 Alaska state mining claims spanning approximately 52,640 acres. Contango Ore, Inc. was founded in 2009 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
CTGO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.67
▲(64.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.35% Insiders
8.27% Mutual Funds
8.38% Other Institutional Investors
62.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors