Buenaventura Achieves First Dore Bar Production at San Gabriel
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 29 Dec 25
Source: Businesswire
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA's stock fell by 5.26% as it crossed below the 5-day SMA, reflecting a challenging trading environment.
This decline occurs amid broader market weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.48% and the S&P 500 down 0.37%. Despite this, Buenaventura has successfully produced its first dore bar at the San Gabriel gold operation, marking a significant milestone that is expected to enhance the company's overall output and replace production from depleting mines.
The successful launch of the San Gabriel operation not only strengthens Buenaventura's market position but also provides new growth momentum in a changing market environment, reinforcing its leadership in Peru's mining sector.
Analyst Views on BVN
Wall Street analysts forecast BVN stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BVN is 25.50 USD with a low forecast of 24.00 USD and a high forecast of 27.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 38.530
Low
24.00
Averages
25.50
High
27.00
Current: 38.530
Low
24.00
Averages
25.50
High
27.00
About BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peru-based company primarily engaged in the mining industry. The Company and its subsidiaries focus on the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting, and commercialization of polymetallic minerals and metals. Their key product is monohydrate manganese sulphate, which is a mineral compound. The Company's segments include: Production and sale of minerals; Construction, development and exploration of projects; Generation and transmission of energy; Insurance brokerage; Leasing of mining concessions; Investments in shares; and Industrial activities. The Company operates the Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani, and Tambomayo mines. Additionally, the Company owns interests in various mines and operates hydroelectric power plants.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
