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McEwen Mining
(NYSE:MUX)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$19.00
▼(-12.28% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/06/26
MUX scores as a moderate-risk, mixed-quality setup: improving profitability and a manageable balance sheet are the key supports, but the biggest constraint is weak and volatile free-cash-flow conversion alongside a recent revenue decline. Technicals and valuation are broadly neutral-to-slightly positive, while earnings-call and event updates show progress on long-term projects but highlight ongoing near-term operational and cost execution risks.
Positive Factors
Improved profitability
The return to positive earnings after losses in earlier years indicates a meaningful improvement in profitability. A strong TTM net margin and positive operating profit can support reinvestment, strengthen resilience through commodity cycles, and improve the company’s ability to fund growth internally.
Negative Factors
Weak free-cash-flow conversion
Inconsistent free cash flow means reported earnings are not reliably converting into discretionary cash. Persistent capital intensity or working-capital swings can constrain funding flexibility, increase reliance on external financing, and limit the company’s ability to support expansion or shareholder returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved profitability
The return to positive earnings after losses in earlier years indicates a meaningful improvement in profitability. A strong TTM net margin and positive operating profit can support reinvestment, strengthen resilience through commodity cycles, and improve the company’s ability to fund growth internally.
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McEwen Mining (MUX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.07B
Dividend Yield0.61%
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta (1Y)1.47
Revenue Growth47.73%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,981
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryOther Precious Metals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding61,358,566
10 Day Avg. Volume1,600,901
30 Day Avg. Volume1,200,844
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.83
Price to Sales (P/S)5.06
P/FCF Ratio-26.48
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.00Price Target Upside33.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$249.01M
McEwen Mining Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) is primarily engaged in the discovery, development, extraction, and sale of gold and silver deposits across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. The company also conducts exploration for copper reserves. Its p...
How the Company Makes Money
McEwen Mining makes money primarily by selling metals produced from its mining operations. Its key revenue stream is the sale of gold and silver (and any other payable by-products, if produced) into commodity markets, with revenue generally determ...
McEwen Mining Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call balanced acknowledgment of a disappointing operational quarter (Gold Bar production shortfall, higher AISC, metallurgical challenges and diesel-driven cost pressure) with substantive progress on longer‑term value drivers: Los Azules engineering and financing advancement, promising exploration results and concrete remedial actions for operational issues. Management framed setbacks as addressable and emphasized disciplined capital allocation and exploration upside.Positive Updates
Los Azules progressing toward FID and advanced engineering
FID work program ~27% complete as of June with target completion in Q4; major process packages (SX-EW, sulfuric acid plant, crushing) awarded to Metso and vendor engineering advancing, reducing technical risk and strengthening permitting and financing momentum.
Negative Updates
Operational shortfall at Gold Bar impacting production
Quarterly production was lower than planned due primarily to encountering more carbonaceous (preg-robbing) material than expected in portions of the ore body, leading to reduced recoveries and missed internal production targets; multi-year Gold Bar target remains 90,000–100,000 ounces/year but near-term performance fell short.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Los Azules progressing toward FID and advanced engineering
FID work program ~27% complete as of June with target completion in Q4; major process packages (SX-EW, sulfuric acid plant, crushing) awarded to Metso and vendor engineering advancing, reducing technical risk and strengthening permitting and financing momentum.
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Company Guidance
Management guidance and milestones from the call included a Gold Bar multi‑year production target of 90,000–100,000 oz/year with permitting for surrounding “spokes” about two years away; operational fixes underway (expanded metallurgical testing, improved geological modelling, modified sequencing/blending) and higher production to move more waste after a Q2 recovery shortfall. San José JV cash was roughly $130M US at Q2 with no further dividend expected this year and dividends likely resuming next year. Los Azules FID work was ~27% complete at June with target completion in Q4; total project financing need ~ $4.0B (feasibility CapEx ≈ $3.2B), targeting ~60% debt / 40% equity, with ECAs expected to cover ~80–85% of debt (typical ECA packages $200M–$500M+ each and 10–15 year tenors); equity need ~ $1.6B (examples: ~$600M from one partner, ~$600M from another, plus an IPO later this year and specialist funds). Vendor packages (SX‑EW, sulfuric acid, crushing) are with Metso, final mine design consolidation reduced pit sectors from eight to four and shrank flatter‑angle zone by ~22%, and an 8,800 m exploration drill program targeting Franca, Lonita and Austral is planned to start in Sept 2026. Finally, AISC rose mainly due to lower ounces at Gold Bar and higher diesel (US diesel ≈ $3.75/gal in 2025 to ~$4.75/gal YTD; roughly $1/gal ≈ $100/oz impact on AISC).McEwen Mining Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
41
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 248.44M | 197.55M | 174.48M | 166.23M | 110.42M | 136.54M |
| Gross Profit | 62.73M | 21.73M | 30.93M | 17.78M | -544.00K | -6.48M |
| EBITDA | 92.42M | 42.02M | 18.25M | -73.94M | -78.68M | -32.45M |
| Net Income | 80.65M | 34.43M | -43.69M | 55.30M | -81.08M | -56.71M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 992.11M | 820.22M | 664.62M | 659.55M | 528.72M | 534.68M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.71M | 72.13M | 14.90M | 24.76M | 40.91M | 58.64M |
| Total Debt | 128.40M | 128.18M | 42.11M | 42.25M | 66.39M | 55.99M |
| Total Liabilities | 285.47M | 273.98M | 169.65M | 157.13M | 172.44M | 144.74M |
| Stockholders Equity | 706.64M | 546.24M | 494.98M | 502.42M | 322.81M | 375.16M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.89M | -37.77M | -13.64M | -65.74M | -80.77M | -55.11M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 78.75M | 6.87M | 29.45M | -39.64M | -56.58M | -20.22M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -85.90M | -48.03M | -58.05M | -99.64M | -23.90M | -24.56M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 37.52M | 78.73M | 19.20M | 172.18M | 65.45M | 80.98M |
McEwen Mining Technical Analysis
Negative
21.66
Price Trends
19.12
Negative
18.93
Negative
21.13
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.49
Positive
42.12
Neutral
44.34
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MUX, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 21.66 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.25, above the 50-day MA of 19.12, and above the 200-day MA of 21.13, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.49 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.12 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.34 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $7.99B | 7.29 | 27.66% | 3.51% | 67.75% | 122.36% | |
76 Outperform | $11.31B | 33.68 | 12.98% | 0.11% | 51.13% | 399.24% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | $1.07B | 12.74 | 13.47% | 0.61% | 47.73% | ― | |
58 Neutral | $2.53B | -10.65 | -31.72% | ― | ― | -506.49% | |
45 Neutral | $161.87M | -2.03 | -46.95% | ― | -69.07% | 56.69% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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McEwen Mining Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
McEwen Mining Secures $240 Million Loan for Los Azules
Positive
Sep 1, 2026
On August 27, 2026, McEwen Inc. reported that its 46.3%-owned McEwen Copper closed a US$240 million four‑year senior secured term loan, led by Sprott Natural Resource Investment Partners and Chairman Rob McEwen, to fund engineering, early wo...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
McEwen Mining Announces Leadership Changes and Executive Retirement
Positive
Aug 26, 2026
On August 24, 2026, McEwen Inc. announced the immediate retirement of long‑serving Chief Operating Officer and director William Shaver after more than 55 years in the mining sector and four years at the company, noting his departure was not ...
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