Idaho Strategic Resources Inc

Idaho Strategic Resources shares jumped 5% to $34.17 on higher-than-average volume, buoyed by rising gold prices and a weaker U.S. dollar. The company reported a 99% year-over-year revenue increase to $14 million in the first quarter of 2026, with earnings per share climbing to 40 cents from 12 cents. It also secured the maximum $1 million award under a Department of Energy funding opportunity for critical material innovation, partnering with the University of Idaho, Idaho National Laboratory, and the Idaho Geological Survey to develop low-emission rare-earth metal manufacturing pathways. Analysts expect upcoming quarterly earnings of 33 cents per share on revenues of $14.6 million, representing year-over-year growth of 65% and 54%, respectively. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy.

Zacks Investment Research added five stocks to its Zacks Rank Number 1 Strong Buy list on June 29. ORIX Corporation saw its current-year earnings consensus estimate increase 68.7% over the last 60 days. TTM Technologies saw a 27.1% increase, Albemarle Corporation a 55.6% increase, Idaho Strategic Resources a 14.3% increase, and Perimeter Solutions a 21.1% increase.