Western Copper & Gold (WRN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Western Copper & Gold Corporation (NYSE: WRN) is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its flagship Casino Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory. The company’s primary business activities center on the exploration, evaluation, and feasibility study of the Casino copper-gold-silver-molybdenum deposit, one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in North America. Western Copper & Gold holds a 100% interest in the Casino Project, along with a portfolio of regional exploration properties in the Yukon.

The Casino Project is situated in south-central Yukon, approximately 550 kilometers northwest of Whitehorse and less than 50 kilometers from the Alaska border. Western Copper & Gold has completed extensive drilling, metallurgical testing and environmental baseline studies to support a robust feasibility study. The project scope includes proposed open-pit mining, on-site processing facilities and infrastructure designed to generate copper concentrate and gold doré for global metal markets.

Founded in 1997, the company has evolved from grassroots exploration to advanced development, completing detailed engineering, environmental impact assessments and community engagement programs. Western Copper & Gold has entered into agreements with Yukon First Nations and has secured key land use permits, positioning the Casino Project for potential permitting and construction in the coming years. The company’s strategic partnerships and stakeholder consultations underscore its commitment to responsible resource development.

Leadership is spearheaded by Executive Chairman John M. Robins, a recognized figure in the mining sector, supported by President and Chief Executive Officer Rolly Eyre and Chief Financial Officer Paul Thompson. Operating from its head office in Vancouver, Western Copper & Gold leverages a seasoned technical team to advance feasibility, permitting and project financing activities. The company aims to deliver long-term value through the sustainable development of the Casino Project for domestic and international markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.20 to $1.24
• 50-Day Range: $1.03 to $1.37
• 52-Week Range: $0.90 to $1.42
• Volume: 621,505 shs
• Average Volume: 369,593 shs
• Market Capitalization: $245.28 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Western Copper & Gold Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Western Copper & Gold scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 143rd out of 188 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Western Copper & Gold has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.33, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Western Copper & Gold has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Western Copper & Gold are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.03) to ($0.02) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Western Copper & Gold is -62.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Western Copper & Gold is -62.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Western Copper & Gold has a P/B Ratio of 2.00. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for WRN.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Western Copper & Gold does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Western Copper & Gold does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for WRN.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Western Copper & Gold this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for WRN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Western Copper & Gold to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Western Copper & Gold insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.60% of the stock of Western Copper & Gold is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.96% of the stock of Western Copper & Gold is held by institutions.

WRN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WRN shares performed this year?

Western Copper & Gold's stock was trading at $1.05 at the start of the year. Since then, WRN shares have increased by 18.1% and is now trading at $1.24.

How do I buy shares of Western Copper & Gold?

Shares of WRN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Copper & Gold own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Copper & Gold investors own include Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS), Bitfarms (BITF), Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), Cardiol Therapeutics (CRDL), Fury Gold Mines (FURY), Gatos Silver (GATO) and Hut 8 (HUT).

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Metal mining
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WRN
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:WRN
• CIK: 1364125
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (604) 684-9497
• Fax: 604-669-2926
• Employees: 8
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $4.00
• High Stock Price Target: $4.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $4.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +225.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.02)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$2.47 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -3.53%
• Return on Assets: -3.45%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 25.74
• Quick Ratio: 25.74

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.62 per share
• Price / Book: 1.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 200,229,000
• Free Float: 189,265,000
• Market Cap: $246.28 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 1.17