FY2026 EPS Forecast for Aya Gold & Silver Reduced by Analyst

Key Points

• Scotiabank lowered Aya Gold & Silver’s FY2026 EPS forecast to $0.83 from $0.90, below the broader consensus estimate of $1.12, while maintaining a “Strong-Buy” rating.
• Aya Gold & Silver reported quarterly EPS of $0.23, missing analysts’ $0.36 consensus estimate by $0.13. The company posted a 32.92% net margin and 25.49% return on equity.
• The stock opened at $26.92, down 1.2%, with a $3.88 billion market capitalization; several major institutional investors, including VanEck and Deutsche Bank, recently established positions.

Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (NASDAQ:AYA - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Scotiabank cut their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Aya Gold & Silver in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 19th. Scotiabank analyst E. Winmill now anticipates that the company will earn $0.83 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $0.90. Scotiabank currently has a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Aya Gold & Silver's current full-year earnings is $1.12 per share.

Aya Gold & Silver (NASDAQ:AYA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.36 by ($0.13). Aya Gold & Silver had a return on equity of 25.49% and a net margin of 32.92%.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on AYA. Zacks Research raised Aya Gold & Silver from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Aya Gold & Silver from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Desjardins upgraded shares of Aya Gold & Silver to a "moderate buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Buy".

Aya Gold & Silver Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of Aya Gold & Silver stock opened at $26.92 on Friday. The stock's fifty day moving average is $21.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.88 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.07. The company has a quick ratio of 1.70, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Aya Gold & Silver has a 12-month low of $15.84 and a 12-month high of $28.89.

Institutional Trading of Aya Gold & Silver

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Van ECK Associates Corp acquired a new position in Aya Gold & Silver in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $193,481,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in shares of Aya Gold & Silver in the second quarter worth $26,946,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in shares of Aya Gold & Silver in the second quarter worth $13,950,000. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Aya Gold & Silver during the second quarter worth $5,145,000. Finally, Man Group plc acquired a new stake in Aya Gold & Silver during the second quarter valued at $3,033,000.

About Aya Gold & Silver

Aya Gold & Silver is a precious metals company focused on the exploration, development, and production of silver and gold. The company is best known for its operations in Morocco, where it is advancing and operating assets within the country's mining sector.

The company's business activities center on identifying, developing, and optimizing mineral resources, with an emphasis on silver production and related byproducts. Aya Gold & Silver is involved in the full mining lifecycle, from exploration and resource definition through to mine development and operations.

Founded as a Canadian mining company, Aya Gold & Silver has built its portfolio around North African mineral assets and continues to concentrate on expanding its presence in Morocco.

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