Contango ORE (CTGO)
XASE:CTGO
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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$15.30 - $34.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.00K
Average Volume (3M)422.04K
Market Cap
$476.03M
Enterprise Value$181.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$97.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.33
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. Volume434,589
30 Day Avg. Volume422,035
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 Cap0.38
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-391.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-27.12
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
Strengthened Balance Sheet And Cash LiquidityA materially stronger equity base and a large cash position from JV distributions provide durable financial flexibility. Low reported debt and sizable cash reduce near-term refinancing risk and support funded exploration, permitting and feasibility work across projects over the next 2–6 months.
Operational Improvements And Recovery RatesConsistent operational execution and high metallurgical recoveries indicate technical competence that supports sustainable production and lower unit costs. Improved recovery and production outperformance provide a durable underpinning for future cash flow as projects move from exploration to steady-state operations.
Scale And Portfolio Diversification Via M&A And Project ControlOwning Lucky Shot outright and merging with Dolly Varden creates scale, a diversified asset base across Alaska and BC, and multiple development paths. A broader pipeline and combined management depth lower project concentration risk and improve optionality for staged development and resource funding.
Bears Say
No Reported Operating Revenue And Persistent LossesAbsent recurring operating revenue, profitability depends on irregular JV distributions, asset transactions or one-off items. Persistent net losses constrain internally generated capital and mean the company remains reliant on external funding or partner payments to advance projects and meet obligations.
Negative Operating And Free Cash Flow (ongoing Cash Burn)Sustained negative operating and free cash flow indicate ongoing funding needs for exploration and development. Even with recent cash injections, the company faces elevated financing risk and potential dilution or project slowdowns if cash generation does not materially improve over coming quarters.
Earnings Volatility, Hedge Losses And Historical Balance Sheet SwingsLarge unrealized hedge losses and prior swings from negative equity to a large equity base highlight earnings and balance-sheet volatility. These factors increase uncertainty around recurring cash flow and raise the risk that future one-time items could materially impair financial flexibility.
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CTGO FAQ
What was Contango ORE’s price range in the past 12 months?
Contango ORE lowest stock price was $15.30 and its highest was $34.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Contango ORE’s market cap?
Contango ORE’s market cap is $476.03M.
When is Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date?
Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 69 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?
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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
Sold Shares
Worth $432.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.09%
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
5.34% Insiders
6.30% Mutual Funds
8.38% Other Institutional Investors
72.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors