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CTGO Stock Chart & Stats
$24.71
-$0.16(-1.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.71
-$0.16(-1.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.50 - $34.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.00K
Average Volume (3M)656.89K
Market Cap
$537.48M
Enterprise Value$141.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$97.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.43
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.68Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.58
Shares Outstanding32,339,306
10 Day Avg. Volume401,413
30 Day Avg. Volume656,892
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 Cap0.26
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-225.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-6.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.67Price Target Upside64.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Balance Sheet / Low LeverageThe most recent snapshot shows a materially larger equity base versus minimal debt, reducing leverage and increasing financial optionality. That equity cushion supports months of exploration and development spending without immediate refinancing, strengthening the company's ability to advance projects.
Funded 2026 Exploration Program Via JV CashA $9M JV distribution and management disclosure that 2026 drilling and development programs are funded reduce near‑term financing needs. This funding stability enables sustained drill campaigns that can expand resources and de‑risk projects, supporting progress toward feasibility and potential production.
High‑grade Drill Results And Large Resource CampaignMultiple high‑grade Lucky Shot intercepts and a major Kitsault 40,000m program materially improve geological understanding and resource growth potential. These results and scale of work increase the chance of converting exploration into definable resources and underpin future feasibility and development planning.
Bears Say
No Revenue / Persistent LossesThe company reports no operating revenue and sustained net losses, indicating it has not yet established a self‑generating sales base. Persistent unprofitability means long‑term project advancement depends on external funding or JV proceeds rather than internal cash generation, raising sustainability concerns.
Material Negative Operating Cash FlowLarge negative operating and free cash flows point to ongoing cash burn and recurrent funding needs. Even with a stronger balance sheet today, sustained negative cash generation forces reliance on debt, JV distributions or equity issuance, constraining capital allocation and increasing dilution or liquidity risk.
Hedge Termination Added Near‑term Debt BurdenConverting hedges into debt removed revenue ceilings but raised near‑term leverage and interest costs, with expanded term loans due through mid‑2027. This front‑loaded repayment profile increases liquidity pressure during the operational ramp and reduces financial flexibility while production and cash flow scale.
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 $537.48M.
When is Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date?
Contango ORE’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Contango ORE’s earnings last quarter?
Contango ORE released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.274 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.653 by -$0.379.
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 0.68.
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 $0.274 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.653. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.259%.
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 (64.58% Upside)
$40.67 (64.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTGO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-28.15%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.67
▲(64.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.98% Insiders
7.87% Mutual Funds
0.05% Other Institutional Investors
72.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors