First Majestic Silver Corp falls as AG crosses below 5-day SMA
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 14 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
First Majestic Silver Corp's stock price dropped by 5.03% as it crossed below its 5-day SMA, reflecting a bearish trend in the market.
The decline in First Majestic's stock is attributed to sector rotation, as the broader market showed mixed signals with the Nasdaq-100 slightly up while the S&P 500 was down. This indicates a shift in investor sentiment away from silver mining stocks, impacting First Majestic's performance negatively.
Investors may need to reassess their positions in First Majestic Silver Corp as the stock's recent performance suggests potential challenges ahead, particularly in light of the mixed market conditions.
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Analyst Views on AG
Wall Street analysts forecast AG stock price to rise
3 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 21.080
Low
19.03
Averages
22.18
High
24.50
Current: 21.080
Low
19.03
Averages
22.18
High
24.50
About AG
First Majestic Silver Corp. is a mining company. The Company is focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. It owns and operates approximately 350,000 hectares of land package, which include the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada Silver Mine, and a 70% joint venture interest in the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold project located in northeastern Nevada, United States. The San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine is located over 130 kilometers (km) northwest of the city of Durango, Durango State, Mexico. The Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine is located over 150 km northeast of the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The La Encantada Silver Mine is an underground mine located in the northern Mexico State of Coahuila, 708 km northeast of Torreon. The Cerro Los Gatos Mine is located around 120 kms south of Chihuahua City, Mexico.
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.
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