Western Copper and Gold reported a loss of C$0.01 per share for the September quarter, matching the estimate from the sole analyst covering the company. For a miner at this stage of development, the result offers little new information. Investors are more focused on permitting and progress on the project.
Western Copper and Gold Corp. (TSX: WRN) reported calendar EPS of -C$0.01 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, in line with the -C$0.01 estimate. That’s a 0.00% surprise—not a beat. EPS has been -C$0.01 in each of the past three quarters. The one-analyst revenue consensus was C$0, and no revenue actual was provided, so the available data offers little insight into revenue performance. Follow the company on the WRN stock page.
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Western Copper and Gold Corp
WRN.TO
WRN.TO
Western Copper and Gold Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$474.97M
P/E
210.0x
52W high
$5.74
52W low
$2.09
1W change
-4.98%
Beta
1.75
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering WRN · as of Oct 12, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast WRN stock price to rise 286.9% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$8.13
+286.9% Upside
Previously C$7.30 on Sep 17, 2026
Current Price
C$2.10
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on WRN's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
47.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
51.2%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$1.76
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$1.98 | C$1.68 – C$2.33 |
| 60 trading days | C$1.86 | C$1.48 – C$2.34 |
| 90 trading days | C$1.76 | C$1.33 – C$2.33 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 1 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | 2027-03-25 | — | -0.0100 | — |
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-06 | -0.0100 | -0.0100 | +0.0% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-07 | -0.0100 | -0.0100 | +0.0% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-08 | -0.0100 | -0.0100 | +0.0% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-26 | -0.0100 | -0.0100 | +0.0% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-07 | -0.0044 | -0.0100 | +56.0% |
Investor takeaway: The quarter brought no EPS surprise. Four straight quarters at -C$0.01 show a steady, small per-share loss, not a shift in earnings momentum. WRN’s investment case is more closely tied to progress on its Casino project and its assessment process than to near-term earnings growth. The supplied data includes no revenue actual, margin details or company news for the quarter, so it doesn’t point to a new operational catalyst.
C$0.01 loss per share
WRN reported calendar EPS of -C$0.01, matching the estimate and resulting in a 0.00% surprise. The supplied history shows the same actual and estimate in each of the previous three quarters.
Bull case
The loss matched expectations, while the supplied headlines say project work and the YESAB assessment are continuing. That progress may matter more to the project’s long-term prospects than a quarter with an unchanged small loss. Analyst targets in the supplied data are well above the latest close, but targets are opinions, not guaranteed outcomes. See the analyst ratings and targets for details and context.
Bear case
WRN shares closed at C$2.10, close to the supplied 52-week low of C$2.09. The shares were below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages and had fallen 29.05% over one month, according to the supplied data. EPS did not improve, and there’s no revenue actual or margin update to show operating progress. Project assessment, engineering and site work all carry timing and execution risks. The supplied information doesn’t quantify those risks or give a project approval timeline.
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