Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $167.93 | Market Cap: $84.3 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Gold
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $167.93Market Cap: $84.3 BilSector: MaterialsIndustry: Gold
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 35% | Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 103% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 49% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, CFO LTM is 5.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Sustainable Mining & ESG, and Precious Metals & Strategic Resources. Themes include Responsible Sourcing, Environmental Stewardship, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 35% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 49% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, CFO LTM is 5.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.6 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Sustainable Mining & ESG, and Precious Metals & Strategic Resources. Themes include Responsible Sourcing, Environmental Stewardship, Show more. |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 103% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
AEM Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Exceptional Q3 2025 Financial Results
Agnico Eagle Mines reported record-breaking financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company's net income surged 86% to $1.05 billion, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reaching $2.16, significantly surpassing analyst forecasts of $1.76.
2. High Realized Gold Prices
The company's profitability was significantly boosted by a substantial increase in the realized gold price. In Q3 2025, the average realized gold price reached a record $3,476 per ounce, marking a 39.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| AEM Return | 16% | -23% | 1% | 9% | 46% | 122% | 220% |
| Peers Return | 41% | -14% | -6% | -1% | 9% | 126% | 176% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| AEM Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 50% | 90% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 48% | 45% | 48% | 52% | 47% | 78% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| AEM Max Drawdown | -41% | -31% | -28% | -14% | -18% | 0% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -27% | -28% | -32% | -22% | -21% | -0% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: B, FNV, FSM, NEM, AEM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | AEM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -50.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 103.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 659 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -41.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 47 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -36.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 57.8% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 292 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -72.9% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 268.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 738 days | 1480 days |
Compare to B, FNV, FSM, NEM, AEM
In The Past
Agnico Eagle Mines's stock fell -50.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/7/2021. A -50.9% loss requires a 103.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | DD | DuPont de Nemours | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| 11212025 | CF | CF Industries | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.0% | 1.0% | -1.1% |
| 11212025 | HL | Hecla Mining | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 29.7% | 29.7% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | CDE | Coeur Mining | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.9% | 9.9% | -5.7% |
| 10312025 | ATR | AptarGroup | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | -2.5% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | DD | DuPont de Nemours | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| 11212025 | CF | CF Industries | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.0% | 1.0% | -1.1% |
| 11212025 | HL | Hecla Mining | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 29.7% | 29.7% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | CDE | Coeur Mining | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.9% | 9.9% | -5.7% |
| 10312025 | ATR | AptarGroup | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | -2.5% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 90.81 |
| Mkt Cap | 70.1 |
| Rev LTM | 10,568 |
| Op Inc LTM | 5,223 |
| FCF LTM | 1,935 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,083 |
| CFO LTM | 3,574 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 2,469 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 35.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 23.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 38.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 5.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 43.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 29.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 3.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 49.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 40.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 22.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 70.1 |
| P/S | 4.3 |
| P/EBIT | 8.9 |
| P/E | 12.9 |
| P/CFO | 12.3 |
| Total Yield | 8.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.8% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 15.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 21.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 41.3% |
| 12M Rtn | 103.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 152.2% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 14.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 13.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 25.9% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 96.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 87.1% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detour Lake | 1,263 | ||||
| Canadian Malartic | 1,124 | 466 | |||
| Meadowbank | 858 | 222 | |||
| Meliadine | 697 | 270 | |||
| Fosterville | 552 | ||||
| LaRonde mine | 483 | 552 | |||
| Kittila | 449 | 260 | |||
| Macassa | 432 | ||||
| Goldex | 273 | 197 | |||
| Pinos Altos | 213 | 250 | |||
| La India | 151 | 114 | |||
| LaRonde Zone 5 mine (LZ5) | 131 | 80 | |||
| Exploration | 0 | ||||
| Creston Mascota | 78 | ||||
| Lapa mine | 5 | ||||
| Total | 6,627 | 2,495 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detour Lake | 9,353 | 9,120 | |||
| Canadian Malartic | 6,898 | 1,582 | 1,509 | 1,543 | 1,549 |
| Meliadine | 2,356 | 2,324 | 2,300 | 2,199 | 2,140 |
| Kittila | 1,685 | 1,647 | 1,600 | 1,591 | 1,317 |
| Macassa | 1,639 | 2,267 | |||
| Meadowbank | 1,347 | 1,387 | 1,195 | 1,037 | 883 |
| Exploration | 1,253 | 822 | 959 | 435 | 463 |
| Corporate and other | 1,086 | 1,058 | 590 | 895 | 467 |
| LaRonde mine | 1,031 | 988 | 946 | 852 | 795 |
| Fosterville | 976 | 1,225 | |||
| Pinos Altos | 411 | 464 | 466 | 459 | 522 |
| Goldex | 402 | 339 | 315 | 297 | 295 |
| LaRonde Zone 5 mine (LZ5) | 134 | 115 | 94 | 72 | 67 |
| La India | 114 | 151 | 233 | 228 | 264 |
| Creston Mascota | 5 | 5 | 8 | 29 | |
| Non-Operating properties | 4 | ||||
| Hope Bay mine | 0 | ||||
| Total | 28,685 | 23,495 | 10,216 | 9,615 | 8,790 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10292025 | 6-K 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7302025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4242025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 40-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4252024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3252024 | 40-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10252023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7262023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4272023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3272023 | 40-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10282022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 7272022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4282022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3252022 | 40-F 12/31/2021 |
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