Last Update 06 Apr 26

MUX: Future Upside Will Depend On Sustaining 2025 EBITDA And Asset Stability

Analysts have lifted their average price targets on McEwen, citing what they describe as "solid" 2025 results, a more than doubling of EBITDA versus 2024 and a portfolio of operating assets that they view as being on stable footing, with several firms moving their targets higher by $5 to $9 per share.

Analyst Commentary

Recent research suggests that analysts are reacting to the latest 2025 outlook and balance of assets with higher price targets and a focus on execution in the coming year. For you as an investor, the key takeaways cluster around how sustainable the current earnings profile is and how well management can keep assets performing as expected.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts point to the 2025 results as "solid," with EBITDA more than doubling versus 2024, and see this earnings profile as supportive of higher valuation ranges.
The portfolio of operating assets is described as being on "stable footing," which bullish analysts view as reducing perceived operational risk and helping support higher target prices.
Several recent target hikes, including one to US$31 from US$22, suggest that bullish analysts see room between current trading levels and their assessment of fair value, based on current financial performance and asset quality.
Repeated upward revisions of targets by multiple bullish analysts indicate increased confidence in the company’s ability to deliver on its current operating plan and maintain EBITDA at levels they view as supportive of these valuations.

Bearish Takeaways

Bearish analysts may question whether a more than doubling of EBITDA versus 2024 is repeatable, which could limit how much credit they are willing to give the stock on valuation multiples.
The view that assets are now on "stable footing" can also be seen as a recent development, so any slip in operating performance might quickly challenge the higher price targets.
With several price targets raised by US$5 to US$9 per share in a short window, more cautious analysts may worry that expectations are clustering at the higher end of the range, leaving less room for execution missteps.
Investors who focus on risk may see the current targets as assuming consistent operational delivery and steady EBITDA, so any variance from 2025 levels could lead these bearish analysts to reassess their stance.

What’s in the News

McEwen reported a Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tartan Mine Project in Manitoba, outlining 308,900 Indicated and 302,700 Inferred gold ounces, and is reviewing mine restart scenarios, metallurgical test work and potential mill capacity expansion from 500 tpd to 1,000 tpd (Key Developments).
The company announced that it will be unable to file its next 10-K by the required SEC deadline, which can matter for you if you watch timing of regulatory filings closely (Key Developments).
New drill results at the Gold Bar Mine Complex in Nevada, including 5.55 gpt gold over 44.2 meters at Windfall, are being incorporated into Mineral Resource Estimates and supported by a planned US$10 million exploration budget in 2026 (Key Developments).
McEwen reported its Year-End 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Grey Fox Project in Ontario, with 1,892,000 Indicated and 436,000 Inferred gold ounces and a Pre-Feasibility Study planned for the second quarter of 2026 that will assess both underground and open pit options (Key Developments).
The company released final drill results ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Tartan, following the January 2026 acquisition of Canadian Gold Corp., and is advancing engineering and permitting work toward a potential production decision using existing mine infrastructure (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

Fair Value: $31.70 remains unchanged, so the reference point for upside or downside is stable in this update.
Discount Rate: risen slightly from 8.14% to 8.35%, which modestly tightens the hurdle used to assess future cash flows.
Revenue Growth: kept steady at 37.92%, indicating no change in the assumed growth rate built into these estimates.
Net Profit Margin: effectively unchanged at 53.69%, so the profitability assumption behind the valuation is consistent with the prior view.
Future P/E: moved slightly higher from 10.37x to 10.43x, a small adjustment that leaves the implied earnings multiple broadly in the same range.

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Key Takeaways

Progress on copper projects and focus on responsible mining could enhance growth prospects, equity value, and access to ESG-focused capital.
Ongoing operational improvements and successful exploration at gold and silver mines may drive higher margins, production, and long-term revenue growth.
Persistent operational setbacks, execution risks, and prolonged permitting could weigh on profitability, strain capital resources, and limit future growth and returns for shareholders.

Catalysts

About McEwen

Engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver deposits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

The accelerating global demand for copper driven by clean energy transition and electrification is likely to positively impact McEwen's future revenue growth; progress on the Los Azules project, with feasibility study due in 2025 and improved government support (e.g., elimination of export duties), positions the company to capitalize on this trend as copper prices rise.
Continued investment in exploration and drill success at existing mines (e.g., Froome West, Grey Fox, Tartan) support the potential for higher future gold and silver production, extending mine life and lowering production costs, which can boost both revenue and operating margins over time.
Ongoing cost optimization and operational improvements at key assets like Fox Complex and Gold Bar, combined with increased production expected in the second half of the year, are likely to expand net margins and increase operating cash flow.
The spin-out and potential IPO of McEwen Copper, supported by progress on regulatory approvals (RIGI) and robust market interest, could unlock higher equity value and provide additional liquidity for balance sheet flexibility and future growth initiatives.
The company's focus on responsible mining, safety, and community engagement aligns with growing institutional preference for ESG-friendly projects, improving potential access to premium financing and offtake agreements, which could lower long-term cost of capital and support earnings growth.

McEwen Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming McEwen's revenue will grow by 37.9% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 17.4% today to 53.7% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach $278.2 million (and earnings per share of $2.06) by about April 2029, up from $34.4 million today. However, there is a considerable amount of disagreement amongst the analysts with the most bullish expecting $492.9 million in earnings, and the most bearish expecting $124.2 million.
In order for the above numbers to justify the price target of the analysts, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 10.6x on those 2029 earnings, down from 37.1x today. This future PE is lower than the current PE for the CA Metals and Mining industry at 21.7x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 7.0% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 8.35%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

Ongoing operational underperformance and production shortfalls at core assets, such as the Q2 production being slightly behind objectives due to manpower issues and ore blend/recovery challenges at San José, could persist, resulting in lower-than-expected revenue and reduced cash flow.
Execution risks around major development projects, including Los Azules in Argentina and the Tartan mine restart, may lead to cost overruns, delays in permitting (notably 2–3 years for Nevada projects and uncertainty around RIGI approval in Argentina), and higher capital requirements, compressing net margins and hindering earnings growth.
Heightened regulatory and permitting timelines, as evidenced by multiyear approval periods in Nevada and Argentina (with the RIGI process described as new and subject to delays), could restrict project development pace, delaying future revenue streams and impacting long-term growth projections.
The need for updated infrastructure, such as the dewatering and replacement of obsolete milling and crushing circuits at the Tartan mine, presents unforeseen capital expenditures and potentially prolonged downtimes, which could pressure profitability and delay the expected increase in operating income.
The history and likelihood of future equity raises or debt financing to fund capital-intensive exploration and expansion-despite current liquidity-could lead to shareholder dilution, higher interest costs, and consequently limit future per-share earnings and share price appreciation.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of $31.7 for McEwen based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $35.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $29.5.
In order for you to agree with the analysts, you'd need to believe that by 2029, revenues will be $518.3 million, earnings will come to $278.2 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 10.6x, assuming you use a discount rate of 8.4%.
Given the current share price of $21.48, the analyst price target of $31.7 is 32.2% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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