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Agnico Eagle Mines is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 28 with consensus estimates of $2.45 EPS (up 13.4% YoY) and $3.53B in revenues (up 15.5% YoY). However, recent analyst estimate revisions have been negative, with a -0.82% Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #4 rating, making it unlikely to beat consensus expectations despite a strong historical track record of beating estimates.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) closed at $187.61, down 1.01%, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.41% gain. The gold mining company has declined 4.99% over the past month.

Analysts project Q3 EPS of $2.51 (up 16.2% YoY) and full-year earnings of $11.56 per share (up 39.61% YoY), with revenue expected at $15.05 billion (up 26.4% YoY). AEM holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 16.4, trading at a premium to its industry average of 11.6.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) closed at $189.02, up 2.8% and outperforming the S&P 500. The gold mining company has lost 6.51% over the past month as the Basic Materials sector declined 9.48%.

Analysts expect Q3 2026 EPS of $2.45 (+13.43% YoY) and revenue of $3.53 billion (+15.49% YoY). However, AEM trades at a Forward P/E of 16.04 (above industry average of 11.61) with a PEG ratio of 2.3 (vs. industry average of 0.93), and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with recent consensus EPS estimates down 0.96%.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) closed at $183.87, up 1.93% but down 10.95% over the past month. The gold mining company is expected to report earnings of $2.45 per share on October 28, 2026, representing 13.43% year-over-year growth.

Full-year projections show earnings of $11.46 per share and revenue of $15.04 billion. However, the stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 15.73, trading at a premium to its industry average.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), a gold mining company, has declined 11% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500's +1.4% gain. The company shows strong earnings growth expectations (+38.4% for current fiscal year) and solid revenue growth (+26.3% for current fiscal year), with a history of beating consensus estimates. However, AEM is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at a premium valuation (Grade D) compared to peers, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) outperformed the S&P 500 with a +1.72% gain, closing at $183.69. Despite a 12.81% loss over the past month, the company is expected to report strong earnings growth of 13.43% EPS and 15.49% revenue increase in the upcoming quarter. However, AEM trades at a premium valuation (Forward P/E of 15.75 vs. industry average of 11.9) and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, with recent consensus estimates declining 0.79%.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), a gold mining company, has demonstrated a consistent track record of beating earnings estimates with an average surprise of 6.06% over the past two quarters. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +6.05% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a strong likelihood of another earnings beat in its upcoming October 28, 2026 report. Stocks with this combination historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

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