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BMO Capital Markets resumed coverage of Equinox Gold (NYSE:EQX) on Wednesday with an outperform rating and a price target of C$11.00, down from its previous target of C$11.50. The stock, currently trading at $6.34, has shown strong momentum with a 26% gain year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.
The rating follows Equinox Gold’s completed acquisition of Calibre Mining, which has transformed the company into a major gold producer with operations anchored by the Greenstone and Valentine mines in Canada. With a market capitalization of $2.88 billion and trailing twelve-month EBITDA of $500 million, Equinox has established itself as a significant player in the gold mining sector.
BMO Capital notes that Equinox now has visibility toward becoming a million-ounce-per-year producer, with the firm forecasting 803,000 ounces in 2025 and 1,157,000 ounces in 2026.
The increased production is expected to generate substantial free cash flow and improve the company’s balance sheet, according to the research firm.
BMO Capital indicates that Equinox shares remain discounted compared to senior peers, with market attention currently focused on the execution of the Greenstone ramp-up and Valentine construction projects.
In other recent news, Equinox Gold Corp reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing significant shortfalls compared to analyst expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.08, which fell considerably short of the anticipated $0.14. Revenue also came in below forecasts at $423.7 million against a projection of $550.59 million. These results were impacted by the suspension of operations at the Los Filos mine, which affected overall output. Despite achieving record gold production for the quarter, high operational costs remained a challenge. Equinox Gold is prioritizing debt reduction and optimizing its balance sheet, with a focus on ramping up production at the Greenstone mine. Additionally, the company announced a proposed merger with Caliber Mining, which has received shareholder and court approval, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter. Analyst firms have noted the company’s strategic focus on its Greenstone and Ballantyne projects, with plans to reach full design capacity in the latter half of 2025.
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