Q3 EPS Estimates for Franco-Nevada Raised by Analyst

Key Points

• Analysts at National Bank Financial have raised their Q3 2025 EPS estimate for Franco-Nevada from $1.13 to $1.39, indicating an optimistic outlook for the company's earnings.
• Franco-Nevada's latest quarterly earnings report showed earnings per share of $1.24, outperforming consensus estimates and reflecting a 42.0% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.
• Several research firms have upgraded their price targets for Franco-Nevada, with HC Wainwright setting the highest target at $200.00, highlighting strong investor interest and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."

Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:FNV - Free Report) TSE: FNV - Investment analysts at National Bank Financial upped their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for Franco-Nevada in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, August 11th. National Bank Financial analyst S. Nagle now anticipates that the basic materials company will earn $1.39 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.13. The consensus estimate for Franco-Nevada's current full-year earnings is $3.09 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Franco-Nevada's FY2026 earnings at $5.68 EPS.

Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV - Get Free Report) TSE: FNV last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 11th. The basic materials company reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.14. Franco-Nevada had a net margin of 58.82% and a return on equity of 12.56%. The firm had revenue of $369.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $382.70 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.75 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 42.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on FNV. BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Franco-Nevada in a report on Wednesday, May 28th. Scotiabank lifted their price objective on shares of Franco-Nevada from $182.00 to $184.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a report on Tuesday. TD Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Franco-Nevada from $182.00 to $184.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday. HC Wainwright boosted their price objective on Franco-Nevada from $195.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Franco-Nevada from $160.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 4th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $178.88.

Franco-Nevada Price Performance

Shares of NYSE FNV opened at $179.39 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $164.72 and a 200 day simple moving average of $158.18. The firm has a market cap of $34.56 billion, a PE ratio of 44.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 0.36. Franco-Nevada has a 1 year low of $112.70 and a 1 year high of $180.15.

Franco-Nevada Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.38 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 11th. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Franco-Nevada's payout ratio is presently 47.50%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Franco-Nevada

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of FNV. CX Institutional purchased a new stake in shares of Franco-Nevada in the 1st quarter worth $30,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Franco-Nevada in the first quarter valued at about $32,000. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Franco-Nevada in the second quarter worth about $32,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Franco-Nevada by 78.3% in the second quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 205 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nexus Investment Management ULC purchased a new position in Franco-Nevada during the first quarter worth approximately $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.06% of the company's stock.

About Franco-Nevada

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a gold-focused royalty and streaming company in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Mining and Energy segments. The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent.

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