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Equinox Gold Corp

EQXToronto Stock Exchange

SectorMaterials

IndustryGold

Beta (adjusted)1.99

Intrinsic Value $10.38median of 6 methods · middle span $6-$13based on filings through 31 Dec 2025

Market Price $10.82Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 4% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $12.6B

Enterprise Value $13.6B

Shares Outstanding 1.2B diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date9 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend19 Aug 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Equinox Gold is undergoing a major structural transformation in 2026. Following the divestment of its high-cost Brazilian operations in January 2026 for up to $1.015 billion, the company dramatically deleveraged its balance sheet, reducing net debt to just $77 million by April 30, 2026. This financial flexibility enabled the initiation of a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share. The company's growth is anchored by its two new Canadian cornerstone assets, Greenstone and Valentine, which are ramping up toward full capacity. Furthermore, the landmark at-market merger with Orla Mining announced on May 13, 2026, is set to create a premier North American senior gold producer with an implied market capitalization of $18.5 billion, targeting 1.1 million ounces of gold production in 2026 and a clear pathway to over 1.9 million ounces annually.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$13.00

Mean target$13.00

High · most bullish analyst$13.00

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case involves operational stumbles during the ramp-up of Greenstone and Valentine, leading to production shortfalls and elevated AISC above the guided $1,775 to $1,875 per ounce. A sharp correction in gold spot prices compresses operating margins. Additionally, integration delays or regulatory hurdles in Canada or Mexico could postpone the closing of the Orla Mining merger, while permitting delays at Castle Mountain push back the organic growth timeline.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes the successful closing of the Orla Mining merger in Q3 2026, creating a senior producer with enhanced scale and liquidity. Greenstone and Valentine successfully complete their ramp-ups to nameplate capacity by mid-2026, and consolidated production meets the 2026 guidance of 700,000 to 800,000 ounces (pre-merger basis) or 1.1 million ounces (combined pro-forma basis). Strong gold prices support robust free cash flow generation, allowing the company to self-fund its organic growth pipeline (Valentine Phase 2, Castle Mountain, and Los Filos) while maintaining its dividend policy.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Transformative scale and liquidity from the pending $18.5 billion merger with Orla Mining, creating a senior North American gold producer.
Dramatic balance sheet improvement, with net debt reduced to $77 million as of April 30, 2026, following the $1.015 billion sale of Brazilian operations.
Strong organic growth pipeline capable of driving production from 1.1 million ounces to over 1.9 million ounces annually, fully funded by internal cash flows.
Initiation of capital returns to shareholders, including a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share.

Key Investment Risks

Operational execution and ramp-up risks at the Greenstone and Valentine mines, which are critical to meeting 2026 production and cost guidance.
High sensitivity to gold price volatility, as elevated AISC relative to senior peers leaves margins exposed during gold price pullbacks.
Regulatory and integration risks associated with the cross-border merger with Orla Mining, requiring approvals in Canada and Mexico.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to close the Orla Mining merger due to regulatory rejection or shareholder dissent.
Severe operational failures or prolonged shutdowns at either Greenstone or Valentine during their critical ramp-up phases.
A sustained drop in gold prices below $3,500 per ounce, which would severely impact cash flow and the ability to self-fund organic growth projects.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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