First Majestic Silver Corp (AG) — closed signal from June 17, 2026
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on September 15, 2026 — -5.4% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 79% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published June 17, 2026
AG offers a strong way to benefit if silver prices move up because it makes more money when metals rise and its balance sheet is healthier than many smaller miners. However, the stock has already moved up with the sector and a big one-day drop in a miner fund shows gains can flip to losses quickly. Governance noise eased after AGM, but price swings mean choices should be selective.
Primary drivers
- Its business gains extra upside when silver prices go up
- A stronger balance sheet helps the company handle tough times
- Recent AGM approval lowers short-term company uncertainty
- Large price swings in the sector mean tighter risk control
How it played out
AG: rose 12.6% but missed the target
Lyra published AG at $19.71 with expected growth of 16%. The thesis pointed to added upside when silver prices rose, a stronger balance sheet, reduced uncertainty after the AGM, and the risk posed by large price swings in the sector.
AG reached its window peak of $22.19 on August 28, 2026, a gain of 12.6%. The peak stayed below the $22.86 target, so the target was never reached. The stock ended the window at $18.64. The thesis partially played out, but the expected growth did not.
What happened during the window
On July 7, 2026, First Majestic announced an agreement to sell the San Martin Silver Mine for total proceeds of $90 million. On July 30, 2026, the company reported that second-quarter silver production rose 3% and gold production rose 2% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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