The consensus price target hints at a 37.9% upside potential for Ero Copper (ERO). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
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Ero Copper (ERO) is ramping up production, with Q1 copper output up 39% year-on-year, driven by the Tucumã mine's successful ramp-up. ERO's transition from heavy investment to cash flow generation is underway, with rising copper prices and improved balance sheet metrics supporting future growth. Despite a doubling in share price, ERO trades at a forward EV/EBITDA discount to peers, with a 2027 target price of $37.76, 24% above current levels.
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Bridgewater Associates LP Bridgewater Associates LP | 342,455 | $7.96M | $8.55M | $592,446.05 | 7.45% |
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Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 47,174 | $1.11M | $1.2M | $84,844.48 | 7.64% |
| PF Phillip Fitzsimmons Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. | 22,120 | $574,014 | $553,221.2 | -$20,792.8 | -3.62% |
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| Metals & Mining Industry | Materials Sector | Makko DeFilippo CEO | NYSE Exchange | 296006109 CUSIP |
| CA Country | 3,690 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Ero Copper Corp is a prominent entity in the mining sector, focusing exclusively on the exploration, development, and production of copper, along with other valuable by-products like gold and silver, in Brazil. Since its incorporation in 2016, the company has positioned its operational base in Vancouver, Canada, showcasing a significant international presence. Its strategic operations are mainly concentrated in Brazil, where it engages in the extraction and sale of copper concentrate, primarily from its Caraíba operations situated in the lush Curaçá Valley, in the northeastern part of Bahia state. By integrating advanced mining techniques and adhering to sustainable mining practices, Ero Copper Corp strives not only to optimize the extraction processes but also to ensure that its activities contribute positively to the surrounding communities and environment.