Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) Stock Price & Analysis
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) closed at USD 23.7 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.37% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.38; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 23.17–23.89 on volume of 148,346 shares. Market capitalization is $458.24M, with a 52-week range of USD 15.85–37.23 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (CMCL)
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 43.88 (range 39.13–47.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -35.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +119.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD 0.39, revenue estimate $78.5M.
Analysts (CMCL)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 43.88 (low 39.13, high 47.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CMCL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -35.7% | +119.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -35.8% | +17.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.7% | 50.0% |
| Max drawdown | -54.7% (Oct 2025→Jul 2026) | -53.7% (Sep 2025→Jul 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 23.7 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.37% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.38 |
| Open | USD 23.69 |
| Day Range | USD 23.17 – 23.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.85 – 37.23 |
| Volume | 148,346 shares |
| Market Cap | $458.24M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (CMCL)
Nexqual's technical model rates CMCL "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.51 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.24) |
| MACD | -0.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CMCL)
Wall Street analysts rate CMCL "Strong Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 43.88 (range USD 39.13–47.5), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 43.88 |
| High Target | USD 47.5 |
| Low Target | USD 39.13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CMCL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $78.50M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.36 vs est 0.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.56 vs est 0.59 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.77 vs est 0.78 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CMCL)
| Total Revenue | $271.76M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +16.50% |
| Gross Margin | +60.19% |
| Operating Margin | +61.01% |
| Profit Margin | +24.09% |
| ROE | +27.91% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.36 |
| Current Ratio | 5.73 |
| Total Cash | $171.78M |
| Total Debt | $116.86M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CMCL)
Nexqual rates Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc's overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +46% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 60% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $172M cash vs $117M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $83M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 28%, ROA 17.1% |
Ownership (CMCL)
| Insider Ownership | +15.33% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +65.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.34M |
| Float | 13.88M |
| Short % of Float | +12.34% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (CMCL)
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc is led by John Mark Learmonth (age 61), CEO & Non-Independent Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Non-Independent Director | John Mark Learmonth (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ross Ian Jerrard (age 50) |
| Non-Independent Executive Director | Victor Robinson Gapare |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Maurice John Mason |
| Vice President of Exploration | Paul Matthews |
Major Backers & Investors (CMCL)
Notable institutional backers of Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc include American Century Companies Inc, Van Eck Associates Corporation, VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.72% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.2% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 1.99% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 1.87% |
| Invesco | 1.85% |
| AIM Sector Fd.s -Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fd. | 1.77% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 1.67% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.97% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.64% |
| State Street | 1.39% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAUC | Allied Gold Corporation | USD 20.55 | ▲ 1.13% |
| NG | Novagold Resources Inc. | USD 6.56 | ▼ 1.06% |
| FSM | Fortuna Mining Corp. | USD 10.54 | ▼ 0.38% |
| ARIS | Aris Mining Corporation | USD 17.36 | ▲ 2.6% |
| CGAU | Centerra Gold Inc. | USD 21.97 | ▲ 0.46% |
| OGC | OceanaGold Corporation | USD 26.65 | ▼ 1.7% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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