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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

$3.83
-$0.08(-1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.83
-$0.08(-1.61%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA low‑leverage balance sheet (≈$114.5M equity vs $17.4M debt) gives durable financial flexibility. It cushions sustained negative cash flows, supports capital spending for the crusher and permits, and reduces near‑term refinancing risk while the multi‑site ramp executes.
Partner-Funded Exploration JVThe East Camp Douglas JV brings $40M of partner funding while Fortitude retains 60% control. This materially accelerates drilling and resource definition without equivalent equity dilution, lowering Fortitude’s near‑term capital burden and boosting the odds of discovery-driven reserve growth.
Throughput Increase From New CrusherReplacing the crusher to lift capacity >3x (≈250 t/h to >800 t/h) is a durable operational improvement. Higher throughput supports economies of scale, lowers unit milling costs when fully utilized, and is a structural enabler for raising production and improving margin sustainability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow (~-$14.0M and -$16.1M TTM) represents a structural funding gap. Continued cash burn forces recurring financing, JV reliance, or asset monetization, constraining investment in operations and increasing risk if the production ramp doesn’t deliver positive cash generation.
Low Production & High Unit CostsVery low near‑term production (688 oz) combined with elevated unit costs (TCC $1,017/oz; AISC $2,263/oz) compress margins and limit free cash generation. Without sustained higher grades or throughput, per‑ounce economics will remain weak and slow the company’s ability to self‑fund growth or reduce leverage.
Execution & Operational ComplexityThe multi‑mine ramp creates notable execution risk: delayed grid connection/switchgear, lower grades at new pits requiring higher throughput, added trucking costs and manpower pressures. Management’s refusal to give 2026 ounce guidance highlights visibility limits and elevates the probability of schedule slips or cost overruns.

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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 $3.42 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 $134.18M.
      When is Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Fortitude Gold Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 28 days.
        How were Fortitude Gold Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Fortitude Gold Corp. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.063 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.063.
          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 6.14%. 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 27,189,528 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Fortitude Gold Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Fortitude Gold Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.063 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  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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                    Technicals

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

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    -2.27%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    21.19%
                    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

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call communicated meaningful operational progress (permits, new production starts, crusher commissioning, JV and encouraging drill results) and strengthened liquidity via a $12M private placement, but highlighted several near-term challenges — low quarterly sales and production, relatively high unit costs, delays to grid connection, lower grades at new pits requiring higher throughput, added trucking costs, manpower pressures, and absence of production guidance. The outlook contains clear upside catalysts (East Camp drill results and 3x crusher throughput) balanced by execution and cost risks during a multi-mine ramp-up period.View all FTCO earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    2.18%0.07%97.20%
                    Insiders
                    0.07% Other Institutional Investors
                    97.20% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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