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Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

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In the latest close session, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM - Free Report) was down 1.2% at $168.14. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.06% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.39%.

Coming into today, shares of the gold mining company had gained 14.4% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector gained 4.89%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.94%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Agnico Eagle Mines in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 29, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.74, up 52.63% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $2.73 billion, reflecting a 26.52% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $7.11 per share and a revenue of $10.82 billion, signifying shifts of +68.09% and +30.59%, respectively, from the last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Agnico Eagle Mines should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2.52% increase. Currently, Agnico Eagle Mines is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

With respect to valuation, Agnico Eagle Mines is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.94. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.68.

Meanwhile, AEM's PEG ratio is currently 1.14. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Mining - Gold industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.82.

The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 75, which puts it in the top 31% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.


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