Can Agnico Eagle's Profits Keep Shining Amid Rising Production Costs?

Key Takeaways Agnico Eagle reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings but faced headwinds from higher costs.AEM expects 2026 AISC of $1,400-$1,550 per ounce, up from 2025 as cost pressures persist.Shares have surged 59.2% in the past six months, with EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 trending higher.Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) delivered better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter on higher gold prices, but it remains hamstrung by higher unit costs. Its all-in sustaining cost (AISC) — the most impo ...