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Stifel starts Almonty with $25 price target on Western tungsten expansion

Almonty Industries (NASDAQ:ALM) shares rose 8% after Stifel initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $25 price target, citing its tungsten expansion and strategic market position. Tungsten prices have surged 775% since early 2025 due to China's export controls, benefiting Almonty's growth prospects.

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Published Sep 25, 2026, 1:48 PM UTC
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Bullish
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ALMBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Stifel's bullish stance could accelerate ALM's share price as investors seek exposure to the rallying metal.

02

Market read

ALM's move reflects broader investor interest in strategic metal supply diversification.

03

What to watch

Potential financing constraints and permitting delays for new facilities could limit upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre‑market Friday

Background

Tungsten prices have surged ~775% since early 2025 due to Chinese export restrictions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ALMBullishHigh confidence
Context

Stifel initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $25 price target, driving an 8% intraday gain.

Expected impact

Potential further 5‑10% rally if the $25 target is validated.

Evidence & confidence

New coverage with a substantial upside target on a small‑cap miner often triggers momentum buying.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights growing demand for Western tungsten supply amid Chinese export curbs.

Regional

May boost other North American critical‑minerals producers.

Global

Supports broader shift toward non‑Chinese sources in the strategic metals market.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Price target may be overly optimistic given execution risk of downstream projects.

Key entities

  • Analyst
    Stifel

    Initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $25 price target.

  • Company
    Almonty Industries Inc

    Critical minerals producer focused on tungsten.

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