Top 10 Materials Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

4. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM)

Average Upside Potential as of July 7: 15.83%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 50

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM) is one of the top 10 materials stocks to buy according to analysts. Investor interest in gold equities remains strong but measured, and AEM is emerging as a key focus among mid-cap gold stocks. In a June 29 note, RBC Capital Markets highlighted that while catalysts are limited across most senior North American producers, Agnico Eagle stands out for its solid fundamentals and growing investor attention.

Alongside IAMGold and Equinox, AEM has attracted heightened interest amid a broader rally in gold prices—up roughly 25% year-to-date—as investors seek safe-haven assets. With macroeconomic uncertainty, including muted U.S. inflation and potential Fed rate cuts, Agnico Eagle’s operational strength and global footprint position it as a compelling name in the gold sector.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM), headquartered in Toronto, is a senior gold producer with mining operations in Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico. The company explores and develops precious metals, including silver, copper, and zinc. Analysts view Agnico Eagle as a top pick for its disciplined capital allocation, strong production growth, and strategic exposure to gold amid rising demand for safe-haven assets and electrification-linked metals.