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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

$4.69
$0.06(1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.69
$0.06(1.28%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low reported leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.13 TTM) and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces near-term refinancing risk and gives the company optionality to fund permitting, development, or JV obligations without immediate pressured capital raises, supporting multi‑month to multi‑year project timelines.
Operational Ramp And Profitable QuarterA sharp QoQ production rebound (210%) and a profitable quarter with mine gross profit indicate the operation can scale output and generate positive margins. If sustained, this demonstrates the company can convert higher throughput into profit, improving cash generation over the medium term and validating recent operational fixes like grid connection and pad expansion progress.
Exploration Success And JV Funding CommitmentHigh‑grade drill results across multiple targets plus a $40M JV commitment and FAST‑41 permitting progress create durable resource optionality. These developments materially enhance the project's growth pipeline, underpin future higher‑grade production and support multi‑year reserve conversion and staged development without relying solely on spot sales.
Bears Say
Deep Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistently negative operating and free cash flow over the trailing twelve months indicates the business is not self‑funding. Durable cash burn increases dependence on existing liquidity, equity or debt raises to finance operations and development, raising dilution or refinancing risk if production improvements or JV funding are delayed.
Material Revenue Decline And Swing To LossesA ~32% TTM revenue decline and a swing to net losses show weakened demand/realizations or volume/grade issues and poorer cost absorption. This structural erosion of earnings and negative returns on equity mean the business needs sustained volume or cost improvements to restore profitability and justify reinvestment over the medium term.
Permitting, Timing And Operational Complexity RisksMulti‑year permitting history, contractor delays on leach pad expansion and uncertain timing for the County Line layback create durable execution risk. Coupled with commingled ores and variable grades requiring higher throughput, these factors can delay access to higher‑grade ounces and prolong reliance on lower‑margin production, pressuring medium‑term margins and cash flow.

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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 $3.46 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 $135.52M.
      When is Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 74 days.
        How were Fortitude Gold Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Fortitude Gold Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.021 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          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 2.49%. 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 28,590,128 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Fortitude Gold Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Fortitude Gold Corp. reported an EPS of $0.021 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.408%.
                  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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                    Underperform
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                    Technicals

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

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    2.49%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    30.84%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Fortitude Gold Corp.

                    Fortitude Gold Corporation operates as a mining firm, primarily engaged in the exploration and discovery of gold and silver deposits. The company's flagship asset is the Isabella Pearl mine project, an extensive site covering 9,777 acres in Mineral County, Nevada. Established in 2020, Fortitude Gold maintains its corporate headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

                    Fortitude Gold Corp. (FTCO) Earnings & Revenues

                    FTCO Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed a generally positive operational and strategic trajectory: production rose substantially Q/Q (210%), drilling and exploration returned multiple encouraging high-grade intercepts, the company completed a financing, achieved grid connection with initial energy savings, and permitting/JV progress positions the company for growth (Golden Mile, Scarlet North, East Camp). However, notable near-term challenges remain including lower grades in some active pits requiring higher throughput, timing uncertainty for the County Line layback (targeted late 2027), earlier contractor delays on the leach pad expansion, and residual permitting/political risks that can affect timelines and capital needs. On balance the positive operational improvement, cash position and exploration momentum outweigh the operational and timing headwinds.View all FTCO earnings summaries
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