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2. Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO)

Forward P/E: 7.95

On February 26, BofA raised the firm’s price target on Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) to $101 from $70 and maintained a Buy rating, following updated forecasts for 2026 metal prices across the North American metals and mining sector. The revised outlook reflects improved commodity price assumptions, which could further enhance Aura’s earnings and cash flow trajectory.

The same day, Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, posting adjusted EBITDA of $208 million, marking its sixth consecutive quarterly record and contributing to full-year adjusted EBITDA of approximately $547 million to $548 million. EBITDA has effectively doubled in successive years since 2023, rising from roughly $135 million in 2023 to approximately $270 million in 2024 and nearly $548 million in 2025. Fourth-quarter net revenues totaled $322 million, while full-year revenues exceeded $920 million. Recurring free cash flow reached approximately $94 million in the quarter and more than $250 million from mining operations for the full year, supporting growth capital expenditures and dividend distributions.

On February 25, JPMorgan initiated coverage of Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) with an Overweight rating and a $105 price target, citing the company’s profile as an “almost pure-play” gold producer with operations spanning seven mines across four countries and highlighting a strong production growth trajectory.

Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) is a gold and copper mining company operating across the Americas. The company maintains producing assets in Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras, alongside development projects in Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala. Its corporate offices are located in Miami, United States, and São Paulo, Brazil.