Sousa Mauad Bruno Buys Shares of Aura Minerals
Insider Sousa Mauad Bruno purchased 5,060 shares of Aura Minerals on June 22, 2026.
Key Points
- Sousa Mauad Bruno bought 5,060 shares of Aura Minerals on June 22, 2026, as part of ongoing insider transactions.
- Aura Minerals, trading near $61.50 on Wednesday, has a market cap of $5.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 58.27.
- Institutional investors like Capital World Investors and Van Eck Associates Corp increased their stakes in Aura Minerals significantly.
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On June 22, 2026, insider Sousa Mauad Bruno purchased 5,060 shares of Aura Minerals Inc. (NasdaqGS: AUGO). The transaction was not part of a planned trading program. Aura Minerals shares were trading near $61.50 on Wednesday.
Other Institutional Activity in Aura Minerals
Several institutional investors have been active in Aura Minerals recently. Capital World Investors significantly increased its stake by adding 3,507,339 shares, bringing its total to approximately 5,127,441 shares valued at $418.4 million. Van Eck Associates Corp also made a substantial increase, adding 1,149,972 shares to hold a total of 1,193,736 shares worth about $97.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 169,112 shares, now holding 1,387,410 shares valued at $113.2 million. Bank of America Corp increased its position by 291,623 shares, ending with 977,212 shares worth $79.7 million. FIL LTD added 691,879 shares to bring its total to 895,468 shares valued at $73.1 million.
Aura Minerals Inc. Stock Down 27.2%
Shares of Aura Minerals (NasdaqGS: AUGO) traded near $61.50 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $5.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 58.27. Its forward P/E is significantly lower at 4.80, reflecting expected earnings growth. Aura Minerals' beta is 0.213, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market. The stock's 52-week range is between $22.24 and $110.32, with a 50-day moving average of $80.03 and a 200-day moving average of $59.47. The company has a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.70, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 142.54.
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Recent Earnings
Aura Minerals reported revenues of approximately $1.14 billion with a revenue growth rate of 1.37%. The net margin stands at 7.80%, and the return on equity is 40.33%. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12. Aura Minerals is expected to release its next earnings report on August 5, 2026.
Dividend
Aura Minerals offers an annual dividend rate of $2.25, which yields 3.54%. The dividend payout ratio is high at 166.96%, suggesting a significant portion of earnings is returned to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Aura Minerals Inc.
Sousa Mauad Bruno conducted several transactions in June 2026. On June 22, he bought 5,060 shares, and on June 19, he purchased 10,120 shares. These transactions were not part of a pre-planned trading program.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On February 25, 2026, JP Morgan initiated coverage on Aura Minerals with a 'buy' rating and a price target of $105. Goldman Sachs maintained its 'buy' rating with a target of $52.80 on December 3, 2025. Bank of America Securities also maintained a 'buy' rating with a $45 target on October 16, 2025. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy' with a mean target price of $106.38 from nine analyst opinions.
About Aura Minerals
Aura Minerals Inc. is a gold and copper production company headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida. The company focuses on developing and operating gold and base metal projects across the Americas. Its operations include several mines such as The Minosa Mine and The Aranzazu Mine. Aura Minerals explores for gold, copper, and silver deposits under the leadership of CEO Rodrigo Cardoso Barbosa.
Bottom Line
Sousa Mauad Bruno's recent purchase of Aura Minerals shares is part of a series of insider transactions. Aura Minerals is a significant player in the gold and copper industry with a strong institutional following. Investors track these insider moves for potential insights, but it's important to remember that insider transactions, like 13F filings, reflect past actions and may not represent current positions.
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