Vista Gold shares surge 19.90% after-hours as H.C. Wainwright raises price target to $5, citing higher gold, silver, and copper price forecasts.

Vista Gold surged 19.90% in after-hours trading following H.C. Wainwright’s upgrade of its price target to $5.00 from $3.00, maintaining a "Buy" rating. The firm cited higher long-term price forecasts for gold ($3,750/oz), silver ($50/oz), and copper ($5/lb), driven by macroeconomic factors boosting spot prices over the past year. This revision signaled renewed optimism about Vista Gold’s exposure to precious metals and its strategic alignment with elevated commodity prices. The stock’s rally also coincided with the company’s updates on permit modifications for its 2025 Feasibility Study and plans for the Mt Todd gold project, though the primary catalyst was the analyst’s revised outlook. Improved Q3 2025 financial results, showing a narrowed net loss, further reinforced investor confidence in the firm’s recovery trajectory.