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CTGO Stock Chart & Stats
$15.80
$0.61(3.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.80
$0.61(3.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.50 - $34.38
Previous Close$16.46
Volume308.81K
Average Volume (3M)618.12K
Market Cap
$633.85M
Enterprise Value$258.70
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$97.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.58
Shares Outstanding32,339,306
10 Day Avg. Volume356,135
30 Day Avg. Volume618,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.48
Price to Book (P/B)13.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio13.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.67Price Target Upside157.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strengthened Balance Sheet / Low LeverageThe recent balance-sheet improvement — large reported equity relative to modest debt — materially raises financial flexibility. That cushion supports multi-year exploration and study programs, lowers near-term refinancing risk, and improves the company's ability to fund development without immediate dilution.
High-Impact Exploration Results And Active DrillingMultiple high-grade Lucky Shot intercepts and ongoing drilling materially improve geological confidence and continuity. Better models and aggressive campaigns increase the probability of converting exploration into mineable resources, underpinning potential feasibility work and near‑term development optionality.
Removal Of Mandatory Gold Hedging (Uncapped Upside)Converting hedge obligations into option/debt structures and ending mandatory hedges is a structural change that lets the company capture full upside from rising gold prices. Over time this can boost operating cash flows and returns if metal prices rise, aligning shareholder outcomes with commodity performance.
Bears Say
Zero Reported Revenue And Persistent LossesThe absence of a meaningful revenue base and repeated net losses mean the company remains pre‑revenue/transitioning. Without sustainable operating income, CTGO depends on JV proceeds, external capital or asset monetizations to fund growth, prolonging the path to self‑funded operations.
Sustained Negative Cash Flow / High Cash BurnLarge, persistent negative operating and free cash flows create ongoing funding requirements. Reliance on external financing or JV distributions increases refinancing and dilution risk, constrains the pace of development programs, and heightens financial vulnerability during commodity or capital market stress.
Historical Balance Sheet Volatility And One-Time SwingsPrior periods showed near‑zero or negative equity and materially higher debt, indicating funding via one‑offs or volatile capital events. Such swings reduce confidence in the sustainability of the current position and signal execution and financing risk if project milestones or JV cash flows underperform.
Contango ORE News
CTGO FAQ
What was Contango ORE’s price range in the past 12 months?
Contango ORE lowest stock price was $14.50 and its highest was $34.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Contango ORE’s market cap?
Contango ORE’s market cap is $633.85M.
When is Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date?
Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Contango ORE’s earnings last quarter?
Contango ORE released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.037 by $0.177.
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 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Contango ORE have?
Contango ORE has 32,339,306 shares outstanding.
What happened to Contango ORE’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Contango ORE reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.037. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.696%.
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 (157.38% Upside)
$40.67 (157.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTGO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $62.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was constructive: management removed hedges and now has full spot exposure, strong cash on hand ($89M), clear catalysts (Lucky Shot high-grade assays, Kitsault drill program and a forthcoming resource update), and maintained 2026 production guidance. Near-term weaknesses include elevated H1 cash costs/AISC due to grade timing and pre-stripping, expected cash drawdown toward year-end while funding three projects, and some timing uncertainty around feasibility studies and assay turnarounds. On balance the company presented clear operational catalysts and financial flexibility that outweigh the short-term operational cost headwinds.View all CTGO earnings summariesCTGO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.67
▲(157.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.98% Insiders
7.87% Mutual Funds
3.95% Other Institutional Investors
66.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors