B&L Asset Management LLC Invests $2.95 Million in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM)

B&L Asset Management LLC has made a significant investment by acquiring a new stake in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM - Free Report) during the third quarter of this year. According to the firm's recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, this institutional investor bought 36,646 shares of the mining company’s stock, with a total value estimated at around $2,952,000. As a result, Agnico Eagle Mines now makes up 1.9% of B&L Asset Management's portfolio, ranking it as the 18th largest investment in their holdings.

Recent Institutional Activity

In addition to B&L Asset Management, several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Agnico Eagle Mines. Notably, Continuum Advisory LLC increased its shareholdings by an impressive 1,134.4% in the second quarter, acquiring a total of 395 shares valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares. Another firm, FSC Wealth Advisors LLC, entered the scene by acquiring a new stake valued at approximately $32,000 during the third quarter. Similarly, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased shares worth about $32,000 in the second quarter. Moreover, McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. enhanced its position by 684.6% through the third quarter, ultimately holding 510 shares worth $41,000 after buying an extra 445 shares. Lastly, WASHINGTON TRUST Co raised its holdings by 92.1% during the second quarter, now owning 730 shares worth $48,000 after their latest purchase. Overall, institutional investors collectively own 68.34% of Agnico Eagle Mines’ stocks.

Analyst Insights and Price Predictions

A number of equity research analysts have recently provided their insights regarding Agnico Eagle Mines. The Royal Bank of Canada has increased its price target from $80.00 to $87.00 while tagging the company with an "outperform" rating. Similarly, UBS Group kicked off its coverage with a buy rating and a target price of $95.00. Jefferies Financial Group also updated its target, raising it from $68.00 to $85.00, and labeled the stock as holding. Scotiabank further raised its price target from $81.00 to $94.00, giving it a "sector outperform" rating. Out of the recent evaluations, one analyst opted for a hold rating while eight others assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Agnico Eagle Mines’ average rating stands at "Moderate Buy" with a price target averaging $86.78.

Agnico Eagle Mines Stock Overview

The stock of Agnico Eagle Mines was trading at $84.42 as of the last observation. This company maintains a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.75, and a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. With a market capitalization of $42.38 billion, the stock displays a PE ratio of 42.21 and a P/E/G ratio of 0.65, with a beta of 1.09. Over the past year, the stock recorded a low of $44.37 and a high of $89.00. Current metrics show its 50-day and 200-day moving averages at $82.80 and $76.52, respectively.

Agnico Eagle Mines Business Profile

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is actively engaged in the exploration, development, and production of precious metals, primarily focused on gold mining. The company operates mines situated in Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico, while also engaging in exploration and development activities across Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States.

Conclusion and Considerations

The recent investment activity around Agnico Eagle Mines Limited signifies an ongoing interest in the gold mining sector, especially with fluctuating market conditions. Investors may want to analyze these insights and consider how attributes like institutional ownership and analyst ratings might impact their investment decisions.

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