Analysts Set Expectations for OTCMKTS:FQVLF Q2 Earnings

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at National Bank Financial raised their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of First Quantum Minerals in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, July 8th. National Bank Financial analyst S. Nagle now forecasts that the basic materials company will post earnings of ($0.04) per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of ($0.07). The consensus estimate for First Quantum Minerals' current full-year earnings is $0.03 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for First Quantum Minerals' FY2026 earnings at $0.23 EPS.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The basic materials company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.04 billion. First Quantum Minerals had a net margin of 2.78% and a return on equity of 1.19%.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Raymond James Financial raised shares of First Quantum Minerals to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, June 30th. National Bankshares reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a report on Wednesday, April 2nd. Stifel Canada raised shares of First Quantum Minerals to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, March 19th. Barclays reaffirmed an "overweight" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a report on Tuesday, May 6th. Finally, Scotiabank reaffirmed a "sector perform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a report on Friday, April 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

First Quantum Minerals Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of First Quantum Minerals stock opened at $17.35 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.47 billion, a PE ratio of 108.44 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a current ratio of 1.87, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The firm's 50 day moving average is $15.55 and its 200 day moving average is $13.96. First Quantum Minerals has a 1 year low of $10.18 and a 1 year high of $19.00.

About First Quantum Minerals

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania, as well as a development project in Zambia.

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