Sousa Mauad Bruno Buys 129,907 Shares of Aura Minerals

Insider Sousa Mauad Bruno made a significant share purchase in Aura Minerals.

Written by EarningsIQ · Published Jun 16, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Key Points

On June 15, 2026, Sousa Mauad Bruno purchased 129,907 shares of Aura Minerals, listed on NasdaqGS under the ticker AUGO.
Aura Minerals has a market cap of $5.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.1, and a 52-week range between $22.24 and $110.32.
JP Morgan initiated coverage on Aura Minerals with a 'buy' rating and a $105 price target on February 25, 2026.

On June 15, 2026, Sousa Mauad Bruno purchased 129,907 shares of Aura Minerals Inc. (NasdaqGS: AUGO). This insider transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program. Aura Minerals is a gold and copper production company with significant operations across the Americas.

Insider Buying and Selling at Aura Minerals Inc.

Sousa Mauad Bruno has been active in trading Aura Minerals shares recently. On June 15, 2026, he bought 129,907 shares. A few days earlier, on June 12, 2026, he bought 228,469 shares and another 3,000 shares on June 11, 2026. These transactions highlight his ongoing interest in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Aura Minerals

Several institutional investors have also been making moves in Aura Minerals. Capital World Investors increased its position significantly by 3,507,339 shares, reaching a total of 5,127,441 shares valued at approximately $418.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. added 169,112 shares to hold 1,387,410 shares worth about $113.2 million. Van Eck Associates Corp made a notable addition of 1,149,972 shares, ending with 1,193,736 shares valued at $97.4 million. Bank of America Corp grew its holdings by 291,623 shares to 977,212 shares, valued at $79.7 million. Similarly, FIL Ltd added 691,879 shares, bringing its total to 895,468 shares worth $73.1 million.

Aura Minerals Stock Snapshot

Shares of Aura Minerals (NasdaqGS: AUGO) traded near $68.46. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $5.53 billion and a P/E ratio of 59.1. Its stock has traded between $22.24 and $110.32 over the past year. The 50-day moving average stands at $81.56, while the 200-day moving average is $58.93. Aura Minerals has a beta of 0.213, indicating low volatility, with a current ratio of 0.981 and a quick ratio of 0.702. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 142.535.

Recent Earnings

Aura Minerals reported revenue of $1.14 billion with a revenue growth rate of 1.37%. The company achieved a net margin of 7.8% and a return on equity of 40.3%. Earnings per share were $1.12. The next earnings report is expected on August 5, 2026.

Dividend

Aura Minerals pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share, yielding 3.4%. The dividend payout ratio is high at 166.96%, suggesting the company returns a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On February 25, 2026, JP Morgan initiated coverage of Aura Minerals with a 'buy' rating and a $105 price target. Other firms like Goldman Sachs and B of A Securities have maintained 'buy' ratings with various price targets. The consensus among nine analysts is a 'strong buy' with a mean target price of $106.38.

About Aura Minerals

Aura Minerals Inc. is a company focused on the production and development of gold and copper projects across the Americas. The firm operates several mines, including the Minosa, Apoena, Aranzazu, Almas, Borborema, and Serra Grande projects. Founded in 1946, Aura Minerals is headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida, and led by CEO Rodrigo Cardoso Barbosa.

Bottom Line

Sousa Mauad Bruno's recent purchase of 129,907 shares adds to the notable insider activity at Aura Minerals. Institutional investors have also shown significant interest, with large share additions from several major funds. Analysts are optimistic, with multiple 'buy' ratings and a strong consensus on the stock's potential. As always, these insights reflect past actions and positions and may not indicate current or future strategies.