10 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

6. Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD)

On April 14, 2026, UBS analyst Daniel Major initiated coverage of Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) with a Buy rating and a $325 price target. Daniel Major said the company provides an “attractive combination of low-risk, more reliable” leverage to gold price upside relative to many miners, adding that near- and medium-term volume growth does not appear reflected in the stock. UBS also views Royal Gold as entering a growth phase with potential for “strong” earnings growth.

On March 30, 2026, Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) issued its inaugural five-year outlook for total GEOs of 430,000 to 480,000, based on operator guidance, steady-state production estimates, and company assumptions, without risk adjustments for production levels or startup timing. Royal Gold said it does not plan to update this range through 2026 and expects to provide a new outlook in early 2027.

The outlook reflects expected production increases from expansions at Khoemacau and Platreef Phase 2, the extension of Bald Mountain Redbird, and new production from assets including Corani, Great Bear, Hod Maden, La India, Robertson, and Warintza, along with expected stream rate step downs at Wassa and the Rainy River silver stream. It excludes any contribution from the 30% joint venture interest in Hod Maden, as well as assets expected to begin production beyond the five-year period, including Cactus, Fourmile, Gualcamayo, Horne 5, MARA, Oyu Tolgoi, and the Platreef Phase 3 expansion.

Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) acquires and manages precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests across multiple regions globally.

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