Analysts Set Expectations for OTCMKTS:FQVLF Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Analysts expect First Quantum Minerals to report earnings of $0.04 per share for Q3 2025, up from the current full-year estimate of $0.03 per share.
• Recent ratings show that the stock is viewed positively with three analysts giving it a Strong Buy rating and a consensus rating of Moderate Buy.
• As of the latest report, First Quantum Minerals had a market cap of $19.59 billion and its stock has seen a 52-week range from $10.18 to $24.30.

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Desjardins issued their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for First Quantum Minerals in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, October 14th. Desjardins analyst B. Adams forecasts that the basic materials company will earn $0.04 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for First Quantum Minerals' current full-year earnings is $0.03 per share.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial reiterated a "market perform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Scotiabank reiterated a "sector perform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Tuesday, July 8th. Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Monday, July 28th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded First Quantum Minerals from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".

First Quantum Minerals Trading Up 3.0%

Shares of First Quantum Minerals stock opened at $23.48 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 97.84 and a beta of 1.36. First Quantum Minerals has a fifty-two week low of $10.18 and a fifty-two week high of $24.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 2.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $19.33 and a 200 day moving average of $16.49.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.05. The business had revenue of $1.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.06 billion. First Quantum Minerals had a return on equity of 1.44% and a net margin of 4.08%.

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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