# Elemental Royalty Corporation (ELE)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ELE · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Elemental Royalty Corporation (ELE), nexqual.com/ELE" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 15.15 (-4.78% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 15.91 · day 15.02–15.54 · 52w 12.58–26.96 · market cap $1.16B · NCM

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 28.67 (range 25–31).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +7.2% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +37.9% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 0.07, revenue estimate $21.7M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-12
- Dividend: USD 0.12 a year (yield 0.75%), paid semiannual; latest ex-dividend date 2026-09-30.
- Short interest: 2,708,103 shares (as of 2026-10-15), 5.5 days to cover.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 28.67 (low 25, high 31).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Target lowered | Buy | $33 → $31 |
| 2026-08-12 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Target raised | Buy | $32.5 → $33 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +7.2% | +37.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +7.2% | +6.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 69.3% | 41.4% |
| Max drawdown | -40.9% (Mar 2026→Jun 2026) | -46.0% (Jan 2022→Aug 2024) |

## Dividends
Annual dividend rate USD 0.12 per share, yield 0.75% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 0.09 in 3 payments (semiannual).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Sep 30, 2026; payment date: Oct 15, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | USD 0.03 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.03 |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.03 |

## Short interest
2,708,103 shares sold short, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 2,729,180 shares (-0.8%). Days to cover: 5.5 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

## Peers (Gold)
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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ELE · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.07 | $0.11 | -33.9% | $21.7M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.07 | $0.10 | -31.5% | $24.9M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.22 | $0.30 | -27.7% | $89.8M | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $0.41 | $0.47 | -11.9% | $112.1M | 5 |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.05 | $0.10 | Miss −50.0% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03 | $0.11 | Miss −72.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.05 | $0.10 | Miss −50.0% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).