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Fortitude Gold Corp. (FTCO)
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Fortitude Gold Corp. (FTCO) Price & Analysis

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FTCO Stock Chart & Stats

$3.83
-$0.08(-1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.83
-$0.08(-1.61%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strategic $40M JV FundingThe $40M joint venture brings district-scale exploration capital without Fortitude first needing to fund work, accelerating drilling and discovery potential. Retaining 60% and operator status preserves upside while materially de‑risking near-term funding needs and enabling faster resource delineation.
Permits Cleared For Ramp-upSecuring County Line, Scarlet South and a power grid permit removes key regulatory bottlenecks that previously stalled activity. These approvals are structural: they allow renewed drilling, expanded disturbance acreage, and plant/power access needed to scale production and extend mine life over the coming years.
Relatively Strong CapitalizationA solid equity base and historically low leverage provide a buffer while operations restart. Coupled with year-end working capital and a reported mine gross profit, the capitalization gives Fortitude the ability to absorb negative cash flow temporarily and fund restart initiatives without immediate distress financing.
Bears Say
Negative And Worsening Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flows materially reduce financial flexibility and increase reliance on external capital or JV funding. This weakens the company's ability to self‑fund exploration, capex and the owner‑operator transition, heightening execution and liquidity risk over the next several quarters.
Extremely Low Gold ProductionHistoric low production shrinks revenue base and prevents spreading fixed costs, increasing per‑ounce unit costs. Low throughput undermines margin sustainability and makes near‑term recovery highly dependent on successful execution of permits, crusher upgrades and drilling to regain scale.
Processing Constraints And Execution RiskInability to process sulfide ore on site forces stockpiling or discounted third‑party sales, lowering recoveries and margins. Combined with staffing and rig shortages plus management withholding 2026 guidance, these operational constraints raise the probability that planned ramp and cost reductions face delays or yield lower returns.

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FTCO FAQ

What was Fortitude Gold Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fortitude Gold Corp. lowest stock price was $2.85 and its highest was $6.10 in the past 12 months.
    What is Fortitude Gold Corp.’s market cap?
    Fortitude Gold Corp.’s market cap is $131.66M.
      When is Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 28 days.
        How were Fortitude Gold Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Fortitude Gold Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.078 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.078.
          Is Fortitude Gold Corp. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Fortitude Gold Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Fortitude Gold Corp. pay dividends?
            Fortitude Gold Corp. pays a Monthly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.14%. See more information on Fortitude Gold Corp. dividends here
              What is Fortitude Gold Corp.’s EPS estimate?
              Fortitude Gold Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Fortitude Gold Corp. have?
              Fortitude Gold Corp. has 27,035,414 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Fortitude Gold Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Fortitude Gold Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.078 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.346%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fortitude Gold Corp.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FTCO
                  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

                    Fortitude Gold Corp. Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -17.38%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    0.40%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    9.17%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Fortitude Gold Corp.

                    Fortitude Gold Corporation, a mining company, focuses on exploring gold and silver projects. Its principal property is the Isabella Pearl mine project covering an area of 9,777 acres located in the Mineral County, Nevada. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

                    Fortitude Gold Corp. (FTCO) Earnings & Revenues

                    FTCO Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call portrayed a company recovering from a highly disruptive 2025 (permit backlog, lowest-ever gold production, tight cash and a 75% dividend cut) but with several concrete near‑term catalysts that materially improve prospects: newly issued permits, a $40M JV that accelerates district exploration, a $12M private placement to restart programs, a major crusher upgrade and a strategic shift to an owner‑operator model. Operational and financial weaknesses remain (low production, minimal net income, elevated AISC, suspended drilling history and staffing/drill rig scarcity), so execution risk persists. Overall, the tone is cautiously optimistic — management emphasized recent wins and a path to re‑scale operations while acknowledging significant challenges that must be managed.View all FTCO earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    2.19%0.07%97.39%
                    Insiders
                    0.07% Other Institutional Investors
                    97.39% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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