Equinox Gold Corp rises on options activity and market strength
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 22 Dec 25
Equinox Gold Corp (EQX) saw a price increase of 5.21%, reaching a 5-day high amid positive market conditions, with the Nasdaq-100 up 0.41% and the S&P 500 up 0.57%.
This rise is attributed to the accessibility of February 2026 options for Equinox Gold, which has generated interest among investors. The $12.50 put contract offers a significant discount, while the $15.00 call contract presents potential returns, indicating a favorable outlook for the stock.
The options activity suggests that investors are optimistic about Equinox Gold's future performance, reflecting broader market strength and a positive sentiment towards the stock.
Analyst Views on EQX
Wall Street analysts forecast EQX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EQX is 15.89 USD with a low forecast of 13.68 USD and a high forecast of 18.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 17.120
Low
13.68
Averages
15.89
High
18.00
Current: 17.120
Low
13.68
Averages
15.89
High
18.00
About EQX
Equinox Gold Corp. is a Canadian mining company. It is focused on the gold operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Its operating mines include Greenstone, Valentine, Mesquite, Nicaragua Ops: Libertad; Nicaragua Ops: Limon. Its growth projects include Castle Mountain Phase 2, and Los Filos Expansion. Greenstone is a multi-million-ounce gold project located in the top-tier mining jurisdiction of Ontario, Canada, approximately 275 km northeast of Thunder Bay in Geraldton, Ontario. Mesquite is an open pit, run-of-mine heap leach gold mine located in Imperial County, California, United States of America, approximately 200 miles south of its Castle Mountain Mine, 16 miles west of the state border with Arizona and 24 miles north of the border with Mexico. Libertad Mine and Mill is located approximately 110 km east of the capital of Managua. The Limon Mine & Mill is located in western Nicaragua.
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.
