Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (SCZM) Stock Price & Analysis
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (SCZM) closed at USD 8.32 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 4.52% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 7.96; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 7.84–8.37 on volume of 417,133 shares. Market capitalization is $773.68M, with a 52-week range of USD 4.68–17.65 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (SCZM)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 15 (range 15–15).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +12.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +656.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-20, EPS estimate USD 0.22, revenue estimate $118M.
Analysts (SCZM)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 15 (low 15, high 15).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Maxim Group | Target lowered | Buy | $12 → $10 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SCZM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +12.4% | +656.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +12.5% | +49.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 92.5% | 92.6% |
| Max drawdown | -63.2% (Jan 2026→Jul 2026) | -69.4% (Apr 2022→Sep 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.52% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.96 |
| Open | USD 8.01 |
| Day Range | USD 7.84 – 8.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.68 – 17.65 |
| Volume | 417,133 shares |
| Market Cap | $773.68M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (SCZM)
Nexqual's technical model rates SCZM "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.24 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.13) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SCZM)
Wall Street analysts rate SCZM "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15 (range USD 15–15), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 15 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (SCZM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-20 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $117.55M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.26 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.31 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.35 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SCZM)
| Total Revenue | $423.76M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +54.80% |
| Gross Margin | +40.78% |
| Operating Margin | +38.79% |
| Profit Margin | +9.98% |
| ROE | +22.48% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 |
| Current Ratio | 1.51 |
| Total Cash | $67.02M |
| Total Debt | $45.20M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SCZM)
Nexqual rates Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 41%, operating 39% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $67M cash vs $45M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $64M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 17.0% |
Ownership (SCZM)
| Insider Ownership | +7.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +13.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | 92.99M |
| Float | 86.56M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (SCZM)
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. is led by Arturo Prestamo Elizondo, CEO & Executive Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Chairman | Arturo Prestamo Elizondo |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Andres Bedregal |
| Chief Operating Officer | Eduardo Torrecillas |
Major Backers & Investors (SCZM)
Notable institutional backers of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. include Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd., GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Silver Miners ETF, Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 3.59% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Silver Miners ETF | 2.73% |
| Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 1.95% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.91% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.8% |
| U.S. Global Investors, Inc. | 0.76% |
| SignatureFD, LLC | 0.57% |
| Sprott Inc. | 0.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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