Perpetua Resources (NASDAQ:PPTA) Shares Down 8.6% – What’s Next?

by · The Cerbat Gem

Shares of Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTAGet Free Report) were down 8.6% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $24.00 and last traded at $24.2770. Approximately 650,697 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 70% from the average daily volume of 2,172,559 shares. The stock had previously closed at $26.55.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Perpetua Resources in a research report on Tuesday, September 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Perpetua Resources in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Perpetua Resources from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 18th. Roth Capital set a $32.00 price objective on shares of Perpetua Resources and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Perpetua Resources from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.00.

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Perpetua Resources Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $3.54 billion, a PE ratio of -57.68 and a beta of 0.02. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $24.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $19.03.

Perpetua Resources (NASDAQ:PPTAGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 14th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.01) by ($0.23). As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Perpetua Resources Corp. will post -0.21 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Perpetua Resources

In other Perpetua Resources news, insider Jonathan Cherry sold 14,911 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.72, for a total value of $353,688.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 36,249 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $859,826.28. This trade represents a 29.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Perpetua Resources

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Perpetua Resources in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Perpetua Resources in the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Private Trust Co. NA purchased a new position in Perpetua Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Perpetua Resources during the second quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Perpetua Resources in the third quarter valued at about $52,000. 70.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Perpetua Resources

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Perpetua Resources Corp. engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, and antimony deposits. Its principal asset is the 100% owned Stibnite Gold project, which includes 1,672 unpatented lode claims, mill sites, and patented land holdings covering an area of approximately 11,548 hectares located in Valley County, Idaho.

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