11 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for 2026

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9. Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 10

Analysts’ Upside Potential as of January 27: 55.44% 

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) is among the Best Gold Stocks.

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) stated that it plans to start thorough engineering and design at its Mt Todd gold project by early 2027, based on a January 13, 2026, report by TheFly. The Mt Todd Feasibility Study, completed in July 2025, proposed a smaller initial project by targeting higher-grade ore, lowering initial capital expenditures, and utilizing contractors to reduce development and operational risk. The company is concentrating on project execution planning in 2026. The firm has initiated the permit amendment process and is working with consultants, regulators, and stakeholders. It anticipates that all permit changes will be authorized by year’s end.

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) recorded a consolidated net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per common share, in the most recent quarter, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.01 per common share, in the previous quarter. The corporation received about $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2025 as a result of recovering some taxes paid in connection with the 2020 sale of the Los Reyes gold property in Mexico. As of September 30, 2025, the total amount of cash and cash equivalents was $13.7 million, down from $16.9 million on December 31, 2024.

Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) evaluates, acquires, explores, and advances gold exploration and potential development projects.

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