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Neutral 55 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$25.00
▼(-11.82% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/03/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance (ongoing losses and materially negative free cash flow). Offsetting this, technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, while earnings-call guidance and recent corporate developments provide upside catalysts but do not yet resolve execution and permitting risks. Valuation remains unattractive/limited in interpretability due to negative earnings and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Balance-sheet conservatism
A low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26 indicates conservative leverage, giving McEwen flexibility to fund development projects and weather commodity cycles without immediate refinancing pressure. This structural financial conservatism supports long-term project execution and capital allocation optionality.
High-potential Los Azules project
Los Azules represents a material, long-duration cash-flow driver: projected very large copper output and attractive feasibility metrics imply durable scale and margin upside. Acceptance into Argentina’s investment program adds legal/fiscal stability, improving the project's ability to generate multi-year cash returns.
Strategic assay capability investment
Owning a significant stake in Paragon (PhotonAssay leader) gives McEwen faster, more accurate assay capability and potential cost control. This vertical/strategic investment can accelerate exploration-to-resource conversion and improve capital efficiency across projects over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow
Sustained negative free cash flow of -$45M TTM erodes the company's ability to self-fund mine development and exploration. Over months, this forces reliance on treasury, asset sales, or external financing, raising dilution or liquidity risk and constraining investment optionality.
Ongoing unprofitability and weak returns
Negative margins and a negative ROE reflect persistent operating shortfalls and limited value creation for shareholders. Without consistent margin recovery and positive operating leverage, the company will struggle to convert rising commodity prices into sustainable profits and returns.
Operational execution & permitting risk
Geological setbacks at Gold Bar and permitting delays are structural execution risks that can persist months to years, delaying production, increasing capital and sustaining costs, and compressing project economics. Such risks lengthen timelines for cash generation and raise project delivery uncertainty.

McEwen Mining (MUX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

McEwen Mining Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMcEwen Mining Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver deposits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. The company also explores for copper deposits. It primarily owns a 100% interest in the Gold Bar mine in Eureka County, Nevada; the Black Fox gold mine in Ontario, Canada; the El Gallo Project and Fenix silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico; the Los Azules copper deposit in San Juan, Argentina; and a portfolio of exploration properties in Nevada, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. It also owns a 49% interest in the San José mine located in Argentina. The company was formerly known as US Gold Corporation and changed its name to McEwen Mining Inc. in January 2012. McEwen Mining Inc. was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyMcEwen Mining generates revenue primarily through the sale of gold and silver produced from its mining operations. The company operates several mines and is involved in both the extraction and processing of these metals. Key revenue streams include direct sales of gold and silver bullion, as well as potential revenue from by-products such as copper. Additionally, McEwen Mining has strategic partnerships and joint ventures that may enhance its operational efficiency and expand its resource base. The company's financial performance is also influenced by the market prices of gold and silver, which can fluctuate based on global economic conditions, currency values, and investor demand.

McEwen Mining Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 06, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The company has shown resilience with strong metal prices and strategic advancements in the Los Azules project, but faced challenges with production issues at Gold Bar and permitting delays. The sentiment is balanced, with both positive outlooks and areas needing improvement.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Metal Prices
Gold prices increased by 45%, silver by 47%, and copper is up 13%.
Los Azules Project Advancements
Los Azules accepted into Argentina's large-scale investment incentive program, providing 30 years of legal, fiscal, and custom stability with a competitive tax rate.
Q3 Financial Performance
Reported a net loss of $0.5 million, an improvement from $2.1 million loss in the previous period. Adjusted EBITDA of $11.8 million, up from $10.5 million.
Exploration Success
Discovery of the Froome West deposit and optimism about the Seven Troughs property with historic high-grade potential.
Negative Updates
Gold Bar Production Issues
Q3 production was lower than expected due to geological reinterpretations and mining areas not yielding expected ore.
Permitting Delays
Delays in permitting have impacted production pipeline and development plans.
Company Guidance
During the McEwen Mining Q3 2025 earnings call, the company provided optimistic guidance in light of improved metal prices, with gold nearing $4,000 per ounce, up 45%, silver up 47%, and copper prices at $5, up 13%. The company aims to achieve an annual production of 250,000 to 300,000 gold equivalent ounces by 2030 and anticipates the Los Azules project to produce over 450 million pounds of copper annually, with an estimated gross margin of 64%. The recent feasibility study for Los Azules projects an after-tax NPV of $2.9 billion at an 8% discount rate, a 19.8% after-tax IRR, and a payback period of 3.9 years, assuming a copper price of $4.35 per pound. Additionally, McEwen Mining plans to close the acquisition of Canadian Gold Corp in January 2026, with an updated resource estimate expected by February. The company also reported a net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, and an adjusted EBITDA of $11.8 million, with plans to use its existing treasury and cash flows for upcoming capital projects.

McEwen Mining Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials remain pressured: slightly declining revenue growth (-1.02%), negative net margin (-8.05%) and negative EBIT/EBITDA margins signal weak profitability, while free cash flow is materially negative (-$45.21M TTM). Positives include improved gross margin (21.71%) and conservative leverage (debt-to-equity 0.26), but overall earnings and cash generation are still the key constraints.
Income Statement
45
Neutral
McEwen Mining's income statement shows a mixed performance. The TTM data indicates a negative revenue growth rate of -1.02%, suggesting a decline in sales. The gross profit margin improved to 21.71% from previous periods, indicating better cost management. However, the net profit margin remains negative at -8.05%, reflecting ongoing profitability challenges. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are also negative, highlighting operational inefficiencies.
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
The balance sheet reveals a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, indicating conservative leverage. However, the return on equity is negative at -2.76%, suggesting that the company is not generating sufficient returns on shareholder investments. The equity ratio stands at a healthy level, showing a strong equity base relative to total assets.
Cash Flow
40
Negative
Cash flow analysis shows a challenging situation with a negative free cash flow of -$45.21 million in the TTM period. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is 0.45, indicating some cash generation from operations, but the free cash flow to net income ratio is negative, reflecting cash flow issues. Despite a positive free cash flow growth rate of 27.15%, the overall cash flow position remains weak.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue166.45M174.48M166.23M110.42M136.54M104.79M
Gross Profit22.82M30.93M17.78M-544.00K-6.48M-26.95M
EBITDA20.11M18.25M-73.94M-78.68M-32.66M-123.19M
Net Income-11.92M-43.69M55.30M-81.08M-56.71M-152.32M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets747.64M664.62M659.55M528.72M534.68M508.76M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments71.90M14.90M24.76M40.91M58.64M20.84M
Total Debt127.72M42.11M42.25M66.39M55.99M53.66M
Total Liabilities259.08M169.65M157.13M172.44M144.74M143.43M
Stockholders Equity488.56M494.98M502.42M322.81M375.16M365.33M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-45.21M-13.64M-65.74M-80.77M-55.11M-41.25M
Operating Cash Flow2.55M29.45M-39.64M-56.58M-20.22M-27.87M
Investing Cash Flow-52.68M-58.05M-99.64M-23.90M-24.56M-11.77M
Financing Cash Flow73.37M19.20M172.18M65.45M80.98M17.58M

McEwen Mining Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price28.35
Price Trends
50DMA
23.43
Positive
100DMA
20.99
Positive
200DMA
16.01
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
1.06
Negative
RSI
62.12
Neutral
STOCH
92.37
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MUX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 28.35 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.76, above the 50-day MA of 23.43, and above the 200-day MA of 16.01, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.12 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.37 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MUX.

McEwen Mining Risk Analysis

McEwen Mining disclosed 49 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. McEwen 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

McEwen 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
71
Outperform
$10.84B25.5912.35%1.45%27.42%20.63%
66
Neutral
$16.70B50.8613.89%0.07%45.61%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
61
Neutral
$1.81B-111.43-1.64%1.14%7.92%91.83%
58
Neutral
$958.89M-7.23-14.87%-12.07%-821.68%
56
Neutral
$4.49B-73.87-14.54%-128.69%
55
Neutral
$1.68B-2.41%-16.62%-110.79%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
MUX
McEwen Mining
28.35
21.66
323.77%
BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA
43.67
31.19
249.81%
GPRE
Green Plains
13.73
8.32
153.79%
HL
Hecla Mining Company
24.91
19.84
391.32%
PPTA
Perpetua Resources
36.86
28.32
331.62%
NEXA
Nexa Resources SA
13.65
8.59
169.76%

McEwen Mining Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
McEwen Mining reports strong Gold Bar drilling, acquisition
Positive
Feb 2, 2026

On January 27, 2026, McEwen Inc. reported strong drilling results from its Gold Bar Mine Complex in Nevada, highlighted by its best hole to date at the Windfall deposit, which intersected 5.55 grams per tonne of gold over 44.2 metres of oxide mineralization and supported by multiple additional long-width, near-surface intercepts that demonstrate excellent continuity along a 1.6-kilometre fault zone. The company said these results, along with an upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Lookout Mountain due at the end of February and planned 2026 exploration spending of about $10 million, are expected to significantly increase gold ounces at Gold Bar and underpin ongoing work to advance the Windfall, Lookout Mountain and Unity Ridge deposits toward a production decision using existing infrastructure, reinforcing Gold Bar’s role in McEwen’s strategy to transform the complex into a long-life asset and expand its overall production base. On January 28, 2026, McEwen also announced a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Golden Lake Exploration Inc., a move that underscores its continued consolidation and growth strategy in the region.

The most recent analyst rating on (MUX) stock is a Hold with a $28.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McEwen Mining stock, see the MUX Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
McEwen Mining highlights promising drill results at Tartan
Positive
Jan 20, 2026

On January 13, 2026, McEwen Inc. reported final drill results for its newly acquired Tartan Mine Project near Flin Flon, Manitoba, highlighting a standout intercept of 7.5 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 18.9 metres along the Western Flank of the Main Zone, following its January 5, 2026 acquisition of Tartan via the purchase of Canadian Gold Corp. The company said these results, together with prior late‑2025 intercepts of up to 12.3 g/t gold over 14.0 metres, have extended gold mineralization about 30 metres west over an 80‑metre vertical range and expanded the Main Zone’s strike length at depth, supporting the view that Tartan is a rare high‑grade Canadian gold project with strong potential to increase ounces per vertical metre and support a potential mine restart at lower costs. McEwen is budgeting $3 million for 2026 exploration at Tartan, with additional high‑priority targets identified on the Eastern Flank, at depth in the Main Zone, in the South Zone and regionally along the Tartan Lake Shear Zone, underscoring Tartan’s role as a prospective key growth driver as the company works toward its long‑term production and value‑creation goals.

The most recent analyst rating on (MUX) stock is a Hold with a $24.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McEwen Mining stock, see the MUX Stock Forecast page.

Delistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McEwen Mining completes business combination with Canadian Gold
Positive
Jan 8, 2026

On January 6, 2026, McEwen Inc. announced the completion of its previously agreed business combination with Canadian Gold Corp., following Canadian Gold shareholders’ approval on December 5, 2025 and a final order from the British Columbia Supreme Court on December 10, 2025. The deal, effective January 5, 2026, exchanges each Canadian Gold share for 0.0225 McEwen shares, and will result in Canadian Gold being delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange as of market close on January 7, 2026 and seeking to cease reporting issuer status, while former Canadian Gold shareholders must follow set procedures to exchange their certificates for McEwen shares. To comply with New York Stock Exchange requirements, McEwen and Canadian Gold amended their arrangement so that all Canadian Gold shares held by Chairman and Chief Owner Rob McEwen are exchanged for subscription receipts that convert into McEwen shares only upon future shareholder approval, or are settled in cash if such approval is not obtained, a change that applies solely to him and leaves other shareholders’ consideration unchanged, tightening corporate governance around insider participation in the transaction.

The most recent analyst rating on (MUX) stock is a Hold with a $20.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McEwen Mining stock, see the MUX Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McEwen Mining advances El Gallo project with permit extension
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

On December 16, 2025, McEwen announced that the Mexican government had granted an extension of the Environmental Impact Assessment for its El Gallo Mine, a key permit that enables the company to advance Phase 1 mill construction, targeted to start in mid-2026, with a first gold pour anticipated in mid-2027. Phase 1 is expected to produce about 20,000 gold-equivalent ounces annually by reprocessing material from the historical leach pad, with remaining capital costs estimated at $25 million and limited additional development or exploration spending, while early work on Phase 2 aims to exploit in-situ silver deposits that could significantly extend El Gallo’s operating life beyond the initial 10-year plan and unlock value from substantial historical silver resources once updated in 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (MUX) stock is a Buy with a $21.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McEwen Mining stock, see the MUX Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
McEwen Mining Acquires Stake in Paragon Geochemical
Positive
Nov 10, 2025

On November 3, 2025, McEwen Inc. announced its acquisition of a 31% equity interest in Britannia Mining Solutions Inc., operating as Paragon Geochemical Laboratories Inc., for CDN$15.3 million. Paragon is a leader in PhotonAssay™ technology, which offers rapid and accurate assaying of precious and base metals, and is expanding its operations globally. This strategic investment positions McEwen as Paragon’s largest shareholder, with plans to enhance its board presence, reflecting McEwen’s commitment to innovation and growth in the mining sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (MUX) stock is a Buy with a $21.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McEwen Mining stock, see the MUX Stock Forecast page.

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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: Feb 03, 2026