tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Comstock Mining (LODE)
XASE:LODE

Comstock Mining (LODE) AI Stock Analysis

Compare
986 Followers

Top Page

LODE

Comstock Mining

(NYSE MKT:LODE)

Select Model
Select Model
Select Model
Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▼(-7.41% Downside)
Overall score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (losses, declining TTM revenue, and negative operating/free cash flow) and a bearish technical trend (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Offsetting factors include improved balance sheet positioning and liquidity from the earnings-call capital raise/debt elimination and subsequent positive financing events, but execution and profitability risks remain the key overhang.
Positive Factors
Strengthened liquidity from equity raise and cash balance
A net $31.8M equity raise and $31.7M cash balance materially extend the company’s runway, enabling funding of capital projects and working capital needs without immediate market stress. This durable liquidity buffer supports project commissioning and reduces short-term funding risk over the next several quarters.
Debt elimination improving balance sheet flexibility
Removing $8.5M of prior debt eliminates interest expense and covenant pressure, improving cash flow retention and credit optionality. A debt-free position materially lowers default risk and provides management flexibility to allocate cash to growth initiatives and capital projects over the medium term.
Diversification into R2v3 solar panel recycling
Building an industrial-scale, certified solar recycling business diversifies revenue beyond cyclical mining. If commissioned as planned, it creates recurring processing income, leverages sustainability trends and regulatory tailwinds, and can lower revenue volatility relative to precious-metal price cycles over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Deeply negative margins and shrinking revenue
A gross loss and deeply negative net margin indicate costs materially exceed sales in core operations, undermining the earning power of the business. Coupled with a 15% TTM revenue decline, these trends suggest structural operational inefficiencies or low-yield assets that must be fixed to achieve sustainable profitability.
Persistent negative operating and free cash flow
Ongoing negative operating and free cash flow constrain the company’s ability to self-fund capex and working capital, forcing external financing for growth. Even with improving FCF growth, persistent cash deficits raise execution risk and pressure liquidity if project timelines or revenue recovery slip.
Continued reliance on equity offerings to fund expansion
Repeated use of equity offerings to finance capital needs signals limited internal cash generation and dependence on capital markets. This creates dilution risk, ties project execution to external funding availability, and can limit long-term shareholder value if the company cannot transition to internally funded operations.

Comstock Mining (LODE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Comstock Mining Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionComstock Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in Nevada. The company explores for gold, silver, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and mercury ores. It operates in two segments, Mining and Real Estate. The Mining segment owns and controls approximately 9,358 acres of mining claims and parcels, including approximately 2,396 acres of patented claims and surface parcels; and approximately 6,962 acres of unpatented mining claims in the Comstock and Silver City districts, as well as focuses on exploring and developing properties in the Lucerne and Dayton resource areas; and Occidental and Gold Hill mineral properties. The Real Estate segment comprises land and real estate rental properties, as well as the Gold Hill Hotel and Daney Ranch properties. It has collaboration agreements with Oro Industries Inc. and Mercury Clean Up, LLC for the manufacture and deployment of mercury remediation systems with proprietary mechanical, hydro, electro-chemical, and oxidation processes to reclaim and remediate mercury from soils, waste, and tailings. The company was formerly known as Comstock Mining Inc. and changed its name to Comstock Inc. in May 2022. Comstock Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Virginia City, Nevada.
How the Company Makes MoneyComstock Mining generates revenue primarily through the sale of gold and silver extracted from its mining operations. The company employs a revenue model that includes direct sales of precious metals to refineries and bullion dealers. Key revenue streams come from the production of metals from its mining properties, particularly through milling and processing operations that enhance the value of the ore. Additionally, Comstock Mining may engage in strategic partnerships with other mining and exploration companies, which can provide access to additional resources or shared technology. Factors contributing to its earnings include fluctuations in precious metal prices, operational efficiency, and the success of ongoing exploration efforts to expand its mineral reserves.

Comstock Mining Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2025
(Q3-2025)
|
% Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Mar 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While the company achieved significant financial milestones such as a successful equity raise and debt elimination, challenges remain with revenue declines and increased expenses. However, the strategic advancements in solar recycling and permitting progress suggest a positive trajectory for future growth.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Successful Equity Raise
Comstock completed an oversubscribed equity raise generating $34.5 million in gross proceeds and netting $31.8 million, expanding their institutional shareholder base by over 30 new investors.
Debt Elimination
Comstock eliminated all debt, including $8.5 million from the previous year, strengthening their financial position significantly.
Advancements in Solar Recycling
The company advanced their solar recycling business with a $5.1 million investment in equipment for their Nevada facility, designed to process 100,000 tons per year.
Strategic Permitting Progress
Received notice from Nevada Department of Environmental Protection with a specific timeline for finalizing permits by Christmas, aligning with equipment arrival and commissioning plans.
Strong Cash Position
Ended the quarter with $31.7 million in cash and equivalents, with $12.4 million at Bioleum and net current assets of $21.3 million.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline in Q3
Revenue declined in Q3 due to the end of lease revenue from sold mining assets and slower engagement in the metals market.
Higher SG&A and R&D Expenses
Increased expenses due to scaling businesses, including rent and personnel costs, along with some nonrecurring costs from extinguishing Northern Comstock obligations.
Company Guidance
During Comstock Inc.'s Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, significant financial guidance was provided, highlighting transformative steps taken this quarter. The company successfully completed an oversubscribed equity raise that netted $31.8 million, which expanded their institutional shareholder base by over 30 new investors. This capital injection has allowed Comstock to eliminate all of its prior $8.5 million debt and fund the launch of their R2v3 certified zero-landfill solar panel recycling business, with the first facility in Silver Springs, Nevada, designed to process approximately 100,000 tons per year. Furthermore, the company reported cash and equivalents of $31.7 million, including $12.4 million at Bioleum, alongside net current assets of $21.3 million. Comstock is positioned for growth, with plans to commission the solar panel recycling facility in the first quarter of 2026, while also advancing site selection for additional U.S. facilities.

Comstock Mining Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Weak profitability and operating performance: negative gross margin (-72.45%), deeply negative net margin (-18.94%), and revenue down 15.31% TTM. Balance sheet leverage is manageable (D/E 0.24) with a solid equity ratio (67.15%), but returns remain poor (ROE -64.52%). Cash flow is still negative, though free cash flow growth improved (25.96%) and FCF-to-net-income is positive (1.09).
Income Statement
35
Negative
Comstock Mining's income statement reveals significant challenges. The TTM data shows a negative gross profit margin of -72.45%, indicating that the cost of goods sold exceeds revenue. The net profit margin is deeply negative at -18.94%, reflecting substantial losses. Revenue has also declined by 15.31% in the TTM period, signaling a downturn in sales. Despite these issues, there was a positive revenue growth rate in 2023, suggesting some potential for recovery.
Balance Sheet
45
Neutral
The balance sheet shows a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24 in the TTM period, indicating manageable leverage. However, the return on equity is negative at -64.52%, highlighting inefficiencies in generating returns for shareholders. The equity ratio stands at 67.15%, suggesting a strong equity base relative to total assets, which provides some stability.
Cash Flow
40
Negative
Cash flow analysis indicates challenges, with a negative operating cash flow and free cash flow in the TTM period. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio is positive at 1.09, suggesting that the company is generating cash relative to its net losses. The free cash flow growth rate of 25.96% in the TTM period shows improvement, but the overall cash flow position remains weak.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.78M3.02M1.27M178.15K862.16K201.70K
Gross Profit-1.48M2.56M1.27M178.15K590.08K149.81K
EBITDA-47.20M-47.72M15.07M-41.76M-28.81M16.58M
Net Income-52.63M-53.32M9.16M-45.95M-24.58M14.93M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets176.29M91.31M106.47M100.05M126.95M43.12M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments31.71M954.27K22.70M2.52M6.84M6.68M
Total Debt27.67M13.80M10.93M8.73M17.53M3.61M
Total Liabilities54.60M31.54M28.19M43.69M33.98M11.34M
Stockholders Equity118.39M59.77M78.28M53.60M89.57M31.78M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-30.20M-14.88M-15.64M-15.30M-7.57M-3.90M
Operating Cash Flow-22.81M-13.94M-13.63M-12.11M-7.49M-3.76M
Investing Cash Flow-10.71M-6.48M3.63M-3.73M-16.10M3.21M
Financing Cash Flow63.87M17.59M11.26M12.45M27.07M1.97M

Comstock Mining Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price3.24
Price Trends
50DMA
3.65
Negative
100DMA
3.46
Negative
200DMA
3.23
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.07
Positive
RSI
34.96
Neutral
STOCH
8.12
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LODE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.24 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.83, below the 50-day MA of 3.65, and above the 200-day MA of 3.23, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.96 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.12 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for LODE.

Comstock Mining Risk Analysis

Comstock Mining disclosed 88 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Comstock Mining reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Comstock Mining Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
53
Neutral
$459.78M81.830.67%0.13%75.97%
47
Neutral
$151.23M-1.54-56.48%48.99%-47.78%
44
Neutral
$4.12M-53.47-1.70%4.08%-102.70%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
LODE
Comstock Mining
2.95
-0.84
-22.16%
GYRO
Gyrodyne Company Of America
8.75
-0.27
-2.99%
MAYS
JW Mays
39.50
-1.25
-3.07%
GBR
New Concept Energy
0.80
-0.50
-38.31%
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
53.22
26.74
100.98%
UK
Ucommune International
0.71
-0.48
-40.67%

Comstock Mining Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Comstock Mining Completes Public Offering to Fund Expansion
Positive
Jan 30, 2026

On January 28, 2026, Comstock Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with Titan Partners Group LLC for an underwritten public offering of 18,181,819 shares of common stock, with a 30‑day option for the underwriter to purchase up to an additional 2,727,272 shares to cover over‑allotments, and agreed to issue underwriter warrants equal to 7% of the total shares sold, exercisable from 180 days after signing for five years at $3.1625 per share. The offering, made off an effective shelf registration statement, closed on January 30, 2026 and generated approximately $50 million in gross proceeds, which Comstock plans to deploy primarily toward capital expenditures for Comstock Metals LLC’s second industry-scale facility, development of refining processes and solutions, accelerated site selection and metals market growth, while the company and its directors and executives are subject to a 30‑day lock‑up on share sales, underscoring a near-term focus on funding expansion of its clean metals operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (LODE) stock is a Sell with a $3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comstock Mining stock, see the LODE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Comstock Mining Completes Nevada Royalty Sale, Boosts Liquidity
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026, Comstock Inc. announced it had completed the sale of its remaining 1.5% net smelter returns royalty on certain northern Nevada mining claims to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. for a total of $1.1 million in cash, receiving the final $1 million payment on January 20, 2026. The deal lifts total cash proceeds from the disposition of those claims, related leasehold interests and associated royalties to more than $4 million, and, combined with approximately $3.8 million in lease payments and reimbursements received from Mackay since June 30, 2023, and an additional 240 acres of mineral properties in Lyon County obtained at no extra cost, brings Comstock’s aggregate consideration from the Mackay transactions to nearly $8 million, bolstering its liquidity as it evaluates options to advance its Dayton and Lucerne mineral resources.

The most recent analyst rating on (LODE) stock is a Hold with a $4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comstock Mining stock, see the LODE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Comstock Mining Grants Stock to Align Director Incentives
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

On January 5, 2026, Comstock Inc. granted a total of 463,721 common shares to its non-employee directors as compensation for annual director services covering the period from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, under its shareholder-approved equity incentive plans. All non-employee directors chose to receive all previously earned and accrued compensation for these past service years in common stock and agreed to higher share ownership guidelines, signaling an increased alignment of board incentives with shareholders, while the company also shifted to paying this stock-based director compensation on a quarterly basis going forward.

The most recent analyst rating on (LODE) stock is a Buy with a $6.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comstock Mining stock, see the LODE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Comstock Mining’s Investee Acquires Hexas Biomass
Positive
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, Comstock Inc. announced that its strategic investee, Bioleum Corporation, acquired Hexas Biomass Inc. for approximately $6.5 million. This acquisition includes Hexas’ intellectual properties and aims to enhance Bioleum’s refining platform by integrating Hexas’ high-yield purpose-grown crops, which can produce significantly more biofuel per acre than traditional crops. The acquisition is expected to boost domestic energy independence and expand rural economies by transforming marginal lands into productive biomass farms, thereby reducing variability and risk for renewable fuel projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (LODE) stock is a Hold with a $3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comstock Mining stock, see the LODE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Comstock Mining’s Investee Bioleum Acquires Key Assets
Positive
Dec 3, 2025

On December 3, 2025, Comstock Inc. announced that its strategic investee, Bioleum Corporation, acquired most of RenFuel K2B IPCO AB’s assets, including patents and intellectual property, for $18.1 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Bioleum’s capabilities in converting woody biomass into renewable alternatives to petroleum, potentially accelerating the commercialization of these technologies globally and impacting the renewable energy industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (LODE) stock is a Hold with a $3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comstock Mining stock, see the LODE Stock Forecast page.

Glossary
BuyA stock rated as a "Buy" is expected to perform better than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock is likely to deliver higher returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
HoldA stock rated as a "Hold" is expected to perform in line with the overall market or a specific benchmark. This rating indicates that the stock is neither particularly compelling nor unfavorable for investment. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Disclaimer

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: Jan 31, 2026