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Why Starcore International Mines Ltd stock is plummeting today

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Starcore International Mines Ltd faced a significant downturn, with shares dropping nearly 7% in the last trading session.

Starcore International Mines Ltd (SAM.TO) saw its stock price fall by 6.98% during the last trading day, closing at CA$0.40. This decline raises concerns among investors about the company's performance and future prospects.

Starcore International Mines Ltd

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SAM.TO

Starcore International Mines Ltd

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↓ $0.45 (-62.50%)
120 day period
$0.25$0.48$0.72May 15Aug 12Nov 5

Market cap

$26.05M

P/E

3.0x

52W high

$1.50

52W low

$0.25

1W change

+5.45%

Beta

0.69

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering SAM · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast SAM stock price to rise 148.1% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$0.67

+148.1% Upside

Current Price

C$0.27

Last close

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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on SAM's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$0.09C$0.20C$0.31C$0.41C$0.52C$0.63TodayJun 29Sep 2Nov 5Dec 18Jan 31Mar 15

30-Day Vol

74.8%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

82.9%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$0.23

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$0.25C$0.20 – C$0.33
60 trading daysC$0.24C$0.17 – C$0.35
90 trading daysC$0.23C$0.14 – C$0.35

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.

Investor takeaway: While Starcore has recently reported efforts to address production issues, the immediate market reaction suggests skepticism about its ability to recover quickly.

Starcore's shares drop 6.98% in one day

The significant drop reflects investor concerns over production issues and the company's financial health.

Bull case

Investors might see potential in Starcore's low P/E ratio of 10.75, which suggests there could be room for growth if the company can effectively tackle its operational challenges.

Bear case

The recent decline in stock price, along with a market cap of only CA$39 million, highlights the risks of investing in Starcore, especially considering its history of lower earnings and cash flow.

Market Reaction to Starcore's Performance

The 6.98% drop in Starcore's stock price reflects a broader market sentiment that is cautious about the company's ability to navigate its current operational challenges. Investors are particularly worried about the implications of the recent Q2 results, which pointed out ongoing production issues.

Potential for Recovery Amid Challenges

Despite the current downturn, Starcore's low P/E ratio suggests that there may be an opportunity for long-term investors if the company can successfully implement its strategies for improving production and financial performance. However, the recent history of lower earnings and cash flow raises questions about the feasibility of such a turnaround.


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Published: July 16, 2026
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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