Cormark Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Orla Mining Earnings

Key Points

• Cormark has downgraded its Q2 2025 earnings per share forecast for Orla Mining to $0.14, down from a previous estimate of $0.20.
• Despite the negative revision, the consensus rating for Orla Mining's stock remains a "Buy" with an average target price of $14.50.
• Institutional investors currently hold 43.04% of Orla Mining’s stock, indicating significant institutional interest in the company.

Orla Mining Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ORLA - Free Report) - Research analysts at Cormark lowered their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Orla Mining in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 6th. Cormark analyst R. Gray now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.14 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.20. The consensus estimate for Orla Mining's current full-year earnings is $0.24 per share. Cormark also issued estimates for Orla Mining's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.11 EPS.

Separately, CIBC reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Orla Mining in a research report on Tuesday, July 15th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Orla Mining has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $14.50.

Orla Mining Price Performance

Shares of Orla Mining stock traded up $0.18 during trading on Thursday, hitting $10.27. 721,153 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,326,385. The firm's fifty day moving average is $10.70 and its 200-day moving average is $9.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92. Orla Mining has a 52 week low of $3.48 and a 52 week high of $12.83. The stock has a market cap of $3.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1,023.80 and a beta of 0.34.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Orla Mining

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Salem Investment Counselors Inc. acquired a new position in Orla Mining during the second quarter worth $30,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in Orla Mining by 191.6% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 3,981 shares of the company's stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 2,616 shares during the period. Mariner LLC bought a new position in Orla Mining during the fourth quarter worth about $58,000. Scotia Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in Orla Mining during the fourth quarter worth about $67,000. Finally, Two Sigma Advisers LP acquired a new stake in Orla Mining during the fourth quarter worth about $84,000. 43.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Orla Mining Company Profile

Orla Mining Ltd. acquires, explores, develops, and exploits mineral properties. The company explores for gold, silver, zinc, lead, and copper deposits. It owns 100% interests in the Camino Rojo project that consists of seven concessions covering an area of 138,636 hectares located in Zacatecas, Mexico; Cerro Quema project totaling an area of 15,000 hectares located in the Azuero Peninsula, Panama; and the South Railroad project consisting of an area of 21,000 hectares located in Elko, Nevada.