Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Shares of Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 15.7% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $168.55 in the previous session. Agnico has gained 113.2% since the start of the year compared to the 23.6% gain for the Zacks Basic Materials sector and the 119.1% return for the Zacks Mining - Gold industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 30, 2025, Agnico reported EPS of $1.94 versus consensus estimate of $1.83 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 10.3%.For the current fiscal year, Agnico is expected to post earnings of $7.11 per share on $10.82 in revenues. This represents a 68.09% change in EPS on a 30.59% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $7.45 per share on $11.2 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 4.72% and 3.5%, respectively.Valuation MetricsWhile Agnico has moved to its 52-week high over the past few weeks, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.Agnico has a Value Score of D. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 23.5X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 16.1X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 23X versus its peer group's average of 17.3X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.12. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Agnico currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Agnico fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Agnico shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks