Equinox Gold Corp (NYSE: EQX) witnessed a surge in trading activity with 25.32 million shares exchanged, surpassing its average volume of 15.89 million. The Gold company, part of the Basic Materials sector, reached a session high of $12.36 and a low of $11.26.
Over the past 52 weeks, EQX shares have fluctuated between $4.95 and $12.93, showing a strong recovery trend. The stock currently holds a 1-year average price target of $14.80 and a beta of 1.28, indicating moderate volatility compared to the broader market.
Price Performance and Earnings
Equinox Gold has delivered impressive returns over multiple timeframes. The stock rose 3.63% in the past week, although it dipped -5.47% over the past month. Over three months, performance surged 77.17%, and in six months, it advanced 82.27%.
On a yearly scale, EQX gained 127.29%, while its year-to-date growth stands at 112.08%, signaling robust investor confidence and strong sector momentum.
The company’s trailing 12-month EPS is $0.05, with next year’s EPS estimate at $1.21. The next-quarter EPS forecast stands at $0.23, implying an EPS growth rate of 123.82% for this year and 125.53% for next year — a promising sign of accelerating profitability.
Float and Short Interest
Currently, Equinox Gold Corp has 783.54 million shares outstanding, with a float of 733.74 million shares available for trading. As of October 15, 2025, short interest totaled 38.09 million shares, showing steady investor engagement.
Key executives include Peter Jeremie Hardie (C.A., CPA), serving as Chief Financial Officer, and Susan Toews, who holds the role of General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
Recent Financial Overview
In its fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025, Equinox Gold reported revenue of $478.64 million and operating income of $95.10 million. The company posted EBITDA of $191.07 million, while diluted EPS came in at $0.05.
These figures reflect the company’s improving operational efficiency and higher production output amid strong gold market dynamics.
Analysts’ Ratings and Price Targets
15 analysts currently cover EQX stock, offering a mix of opinions:
- 7 analysts rate it a “Buy”,
- 8 analysts suggest “Hold”,
- 0 analysts recommend “Sell”, “Overweight,” or “Underweight.”
Analysts set both the high and low 12-month price targets at $8.63, resulting in an average target of $8.63. This suggests a potential decline of -24.36% from current levels — indicating that despite recent strength, analysts foresee limited short-term upside unless gold prices rise further.
EPS: Estimates vs. Actual
For the year, analysts estimate EPS between $0.16 and $0.51, with an average of $0.27. The company’s last quarter posted an earnings surprise of $0.11, exceeding expectations.
Looking ahead, next-quarter EPS estimates range from $0.04 to $0.26, with an average of $0.20, suggesting continued progress in earnings expansion.
Overall, Equinox Gold Corp (NYSE: EQX) remains a high-performing player in the gold sector, backed by strong financial results and steady operational growth. While analysts project near-term price stabilization, long-term investors may still find value in EQX’s solid fundamentals and rising production capabilities.