AEM Stock Surges 15% With A 5-day Winning Spree On Record Earnings
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) – a precious metals mining company specializing in gold and silver – hit a 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 15%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $16 Bil over the last 5 days and currently stands at $122 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 44.0% compared to 0.7% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Increase
- Adjusted EPS of $2.69 vs $2.56 expected
- Record annual free cash flow and a 12.5% dividend hike
- Impact: Strengthened investor confidence, Increased buying volume
[2] Upward Revision in Analyst Price Targets
- Average one-year price target increased by 14.56% to $329.00
- TD Securities raised its price target to C$251.00 with a “buy” rating
- Impact: Positive sentiment from institutional research, Stock price momentum
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in AEM stock given its overall Very Strong operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s High valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell AEM).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for AEM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | AEM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 14.6% | 0.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 13.8% | -0.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 54.3% | 5.4% |
| YTD 2026 | 44.0% | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 119.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 46.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has AEM behaved after prior drops? See AEM Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 70 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 27 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 33 | 14 |
| 4D | 26 | 10 |
| 5D | 7 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 70 | 27 |
Key Financials for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.3 Bil | $11.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.1 Bil | $6.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $4.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.1 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $2.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
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