Coeur Mining Surges to Top 500 Trading Volume Rank as Insider Sales and Institutional Buys Drive Volatility

Coeur Mining (CDE) closed on August 14, 2025, with a 2.03% decline in share price, despite a 32.33% surge in trading volume to $200 million. The stock’s recent performance coincided with two notable insider transactions and institutional investor activity. Aoife McGrath, SVP of Exploration, sold 8,000 shares at $11.69 apiece, leaving her with 203,318 beneficial shares, including 124,840 unvested restricted units. Director Paramita Das separately purchased 385 shares at $11.57, reflecting a net acquisition of 385 additional shares post-transaction.

Institutional confidence in CDE was evident as National Bank of Canada FI increased its stake by 85% in the first quarter, acquiring 591,969 shares to hold 1.29 million shares valued at $7.62 million. The move followed the company’s Q2 earnings report, which showed a $0.20 EPS beat and 116.5% year-over-year revenue growth. Analysts highlighted the firm’s improved net margin (13.06%) and robust cash flow generation, though mixed sentiment lingered over insider sales by executives, including CAO Kenneth Watkinson’s 5.3% reduction in holdings.

Coeur’s elevated beta of 1.16 and a $7.61 billion market cap underscore its sensitivity to broader market dynamics. While institutional ownership rose to 63%, insider selling totaled 173,522 shares in the last quarter. The company’s 52-week range of $4.58–$11.97 and 14.38% return on equity suggest strong operational leverage, though short-term volatility remains a factor amid mixed technical indicators.

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