Starcore International Mines Ltd's stock has seen notable activity this week amidst fresh exploration news.
Starcore International Mines Ltd (SAM.TO) closed at C$0.36 on Thursday, reflecting a slight increase of 1.33% for the day. However, the stock has experienced a decline of 5.00% over the past week, and a more significant drop of 22.45% over the last month. The year-to-date performance is particularly concerning, showing a decrease of 60.42%. This week's price action comes as the company announced new developments in its exploration efforts.
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Starcore International Mines Ltd
SAM.TO
SAM.TO
Starcore International Mines Ltd
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$35.22M
P/E
4.1x
52W high
$1.50
52W low
$0.36
1W change
-5.00%
Beta
0.74
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering SAM · as of Sep 17, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast SAM stock price to rise 76.3% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$0.67
+76.3% Upside
Current Price
C$0.38
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 SAM's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
52.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
84.8%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$0.31
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$0.34 | C$0.29 – C$0.41 |
| 60 trading days | C$0.32 | C$0.25 – C$0.42 |
| 90 trading days | C$0.31 | C$0.22 – C$0.42 |
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.
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Investor takeaway: Investors should be aware of Starcore's recent exploration updates, which may influence future performance, despite the current downward trend in stock price.
Starcore's stock has dropped 60.42% year-to-date.
The current market cap stands at approximately C$36.66 million, with a profit margin of 19.8%, suggesting that while the company remains profitable, its stock performance has not reflected this strength.
Bull case
Starcore has identified four key geophysical exploration targets at the San Martin property. If these targets lead to successful drilling results, it could boost investor confidence and improve stock performance.
Bear case
The stock's significant decline over recent months, combined with low trading volume compared to the 20-day average, may signal a lack of market interest. This could put further pressure on the stock price.
Recent Company News
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On October 7, 2026, Starcore announced the identification of four priority geophysical exploration targets at its San Martin property. This development is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its structural model and define drilling targets, which could lead to significant discoveries and increased production potential.
Technical Picture
Starcore's stock is currently trading at C$0.36, which is 23.2% below its 50-day moving average of C$0.48 and 49.0% below its 200-day moving average of C$0.72. The stock has a 52-week range of C$0.37 to C$1.50, indicating it is currently near the lower end of this range. With a beta of 0.74, the stock is less volatile than the market. Notably, the recent trading volume of 25,218 shares is significantly lower than the 20-day average volume of 111,082 shares, suggesting reduced investor interest.
Insider Activity
No recent insider activity has been reported for Starcore International Mines Ltd, which could indicate stability in management's confidence in the company's future prospects.
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