UBS Upgrades Royal Gold to Strong-Buy

Investment firm cites positive outlook for precious metals company

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:27am

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UBS Group, a leading global financial services firm, has upgraded its rating on Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) to a 'strong-buy' recommendation in a new research report. The upgrade comes as analysts see a positive outlook for the precious metals streaming and royalty company.

Why it matters

Royal Gold is a major player in the precious metals industry, providing upfront financing to mining operators in exchange for a percentage of future metal production. This business model allows the company to participate in production upside while minimizing exposure to operational risks. The UBS upgrade signals confidence in Royal Gold's growth potential amidst a favorable market environment for gold and other precious metals.

The details

In the report, UBS analysts cited Royal Gold's diversified portfolio of over 200 streams and royalties on projects across North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Australia. The firm believes Royal Gold is well-positioned to benefit from rising precious metal prices and increased mining activity. The upgrade comes after several other research firms have issued mixed ratings on the stock in recent months.

  • The UBS upgrade was released on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Royal Gold

A leading precious metals streaming and royalty company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that provides investment banking, asset management and wealth management services.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Royal Gold's upcoming quarterly earnings report to see if the company's performance aligns with UBS's upgraded outlook.

The takeaway

The UBS upgrade underscores the investment community's confidence in Royal Gold's business model and growth potential in the precious metals space. This positive sentiment could drive increased investor interest and share price appreciation for the Denver-based company.