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    The Bull Case For McEwen (MUX) Could Change Following Q2 Profit Surge And New Production Outlook

    Simply Wall St·08/19/2026 20:25:36
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    • In August 2026, McEwen Inc. reported second-quarter net income of US$9.61 million, up from US$3.04 million a year earlier, and issued revised full-year 2026 consolidated production guidance of 109,000–120,000 GEOs.
    • The shift from a year-to-date net loss to net income of US$42.99 million underlines a marked turnaround in McEwen’s profitability and operating momentum.
    • We’ll now examine how McEwen’s sharp swing to profitability and updated production guidance reshape the company’s broader investment narrative.

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    McEwen Investment Narrative Recap

    To own McEwen today, you need to believe its transition from a small, sometimes inconsistent producer into a more reliable gold and silver business is taking hold, while its copper options gradually mature in the background. The sharp move to a year to date profit of US$42.99 million supports that view, but the key near term catalyst remains delivering on the updated 109,000 to 120,000 GEOs production range. Persistent operating issues, especially at assets like San José or during mine restarts, still sit as the biggest immediate risk.

    The most relevant recent announcement here is the revised 2026 production guidance to 109,000 to 120,000 GEOs. That range now forms the reference point for judging whether the improved earnings in the first half of 2026 are sustainable or were flattered by one off factors. How closely actual output tracks this guidance will shape confidence in McEwen’s ability to execute on its pipeline of projects such as Grey Fox, Tartan and El Gallo.

    Yet behind the profit rebound, investors should be aware that the real test lies in whether recurring operating issues and project execution risks at assets like Tartan and Los Azules...

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    McEwen's narrative projects $631.8 million revenue and $350.0 million earnings by 2029. This requires 38.9% yearly revenue growth and about a $275.9 million earnings increase from $74.1 million today.

    Uncover how McEwen's forecasts yield a $32.10 fair value, a 75% upside to its current price.

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    Before this earnings beat, the most optimistic analysts were already assuming revenue could reach about US$577 million and earnings around US$127 million, which is far more upbeat than consensus and leans heavily on projects like Los Azules and Grey Fox coming through cleanly, so your own view on those risks may shift once you weigh this latest swing to profitability against those higher expectations.

    Explore 7 other fair value estimates on McEwen - why the stock might be worth just $29.50!

    Reach Your Own Conclusion

    Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.