OTCMKTS:FQVLF First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Stock Forecast, Price & News $22.40 +0.70 (+3.23%) (As of 05/26/2023 08:48 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$22.14▼$22.5250-Day Range$19.69▼$27.0952-Week Range$14.48▼$31.06Volume70,700 shsAverage Volume36,842 shsMarket Capitalization$15.51 billionP/E Ratio21.54Dividend Yield0.85%Price Target$32.29 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort InterestSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort InterestSustainability First Quantum Minerals MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.31 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside44.1% Upside$32.29 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.15% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.77Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth43.33%From $1.20 to $1.72 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.47 out of 5 stars 4.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Quantum Minerals has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.31, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $32.29, First Quantum Minerals has a forecasted upside of 44.1% from its current price of $22.40.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Quantum Minerals has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.15% of the outstanding shares of First Quantum Minerals have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Quantum Minerals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 70.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Quantum Minerals has recently increased by 20.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Quantum Minerals has a dividend yield of 0.86%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Quantum Minerals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Quantum Minerals is 18.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Quantum Minerals will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.05% next year. This indicates that First Quantum Minerals will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Quantum Minerals has received a -241.43% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of First Quantum Minerals in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Copper", "Cobalt", and "Zinc" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Quantum Minerals is -7.77. Previous Next 0.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Quantum Minerals has a news sentiment score of -0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.32 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for First Quantum Minerals this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next N/A Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Quantum Minerals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Quantum Minerals are expected to grow by 43.33% in the coming year, from $1.20 to $1.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Quantum Minerals is 21.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.29.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Quantum Minerals is 21.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 83.18.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirst Quantum Minerals has a PEG Ratio of 5.89. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Quantum Minerals has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) StockFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. engages in the production, exploration and development of copper, nickel, gold, zinc and acid, and related activities. It operates through the following segments: Kansanshi, Sentinel, Cobre Panama, Las Cruces, Guelb Moghrein, Çayeli, Pyhäsalmi, Ravensthorpe, and Corporate and Other. The Corporate and Other segment deals with the evaluation and acquisition of new mineral properties, regulatory reporting, treasury and finance, and corporate administration. The company was founded by Philip K.R. Pascall, Geoffrey Clive Newall, and Martin R. Rowley on December 21, 1983 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.Read More Receive FQVLF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Quantum Minerals and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FQVLF Stock News HeadlinesMay 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Receives $31.00 Consensus Price Target from AnalystsMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Now Covered by Stifel NicolausMay 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The 4th Military Revolution is Happening. There have been 3 military revolutions in the past 100 years. The first was when the tank was invented in 1915. The second was the nuclear bomb in 1945. The third was the "smart bomb" in 1991. Amid the turmoil, there will be many losers. Click here to see how to win instead >>>May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLUNMF or FQVLF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 46% ownership in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSE:FM), institutional investors have a lot riding on the businessApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Price Target Raised to C$32.00April 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Raised to Buy at TD SecuritiesApril 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Lifted to Outperform at National Bank FinancialMay 29, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)Biden's latest bailout--terrible for America?And a consultant for the Dept. of Defense (Joel Litman) says this is all leading to an event in the next 20 months that could help some get vastly wealthier… but also make it harder than ever to hang onto any money you make.This might be the most important development affecting you and your money over the next few years—April 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Receives $32.47 Consensus Target Price from BrokeragesApril 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), First Quantum Minerals (OtherFQVLF) and Dow Inc (DOW)April 25, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: First Quantum Minerals Ltd down on Tuesday (FM)April 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Gets a Hold from Goldman SachsApril 24, 2023 | benzinga.comFirst Quantum Minerals's Earnings: A PreviewApril 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Given New C$34.00 Price Target at Raymond JamesApril 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Price Target Raised to C$41.00 at ScotiabankApril 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)April 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Price Target Raised to C$27.00 at BarclaysApril 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comNational Bank Financial Raises First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Price Target to C$38.00April 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Short Interest Up 42.0% in MarchApril 18, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: First Quantum Minerals Ltd up on Monday (FM)April 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comJefferies Sticks to Their Buy Rating for First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)April 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Receives a Buy from RBC CapitalApril 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) to Issue $0.10 DividendApril 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)April 5, 2023 | msn.comLundin, First Quantum double upgraded to Buy at BofA on bullish copper viewApril 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRio Tinto (RIO) & First Quantum to Advance La Granja ProjectSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FQVLF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Quantum Minerals and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FQVLF Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/8 Dividend4/14/2023Last Earnings4/25/2023Dividend Payable5/08/2023Today5/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/24/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolOTCMKTS:FQVLF CUSIPN/A CIK1026530 Webwww.first-quantum.com Phone(416) 361-6400Fax416-368-4692Employees20,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$32.29 High Stock Price Forecast$41.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$22.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+44.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.31 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.04 Trailing P/E Ratio21.54 Forward P/E Ratio18.67 P/E Growth5.89Net Income$1.03 billion Net Margins10.31% Pretax Margin19.26% Return on Equity5.36% Return on Assets2.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.56 Current Ratio2.40 Quick Ratio1.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.63 billion Price / Sales2.03 Cash Flow$3.31 per share Price / Cash Flow6.76 Book Value$17.67 per share Price / Book1.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares692,520,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$15.51 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.95 Key ExecutivesA. Tristan PascallChief Executive Officer & DirectorRudi BadenhorstChief Operating OfficerRyan MacWilliamChief Financial OfficerZenon WozniakProjects DirectorDavid Anthony SilvestroHead-TaxKey CompetitorsSouth32OTCMKTS:SOUHYCleveland-CliffsNYSE:CLFImpala PlatinumOTCMKTS:IMPUYAtlas CopcoOTCMKTS:ATLRFLundin MiningOTCMKTS:LUNMFView All Competitors FQVLF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Quantum Minerals stock right now? 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" FQVLF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FQVLF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FQVLF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Quantum Minerals' stock price forecast for 2023? 13 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for First Quantum Minerals' stock. Their FQVLF share price forecasts range from $22.00 to $41.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $32.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 44.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FQVLF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FQVLF shares performed in 2023? First Quantum Minerals' stock was trading at $20.86 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FQVLF shares have increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $22.40. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Quantum Minerals? First Quantum Minerals saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,936,800 shares, an increase of 20.3% from the April 30th total of 6,599,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 113,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 70.2 days. View First Quantum Minerals' Short Interest. When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 24th 2023. View our FQVLF earnings forecast. How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter? First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 25th. The basic materials company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.07. The basic materials company earned $1.56 billion during the quarter. First Quantum Minerals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.36% and a net margin of 10.31%. How often does First Quantum Minerals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Quantum Minerals? First Quantum Minerals declared a dividend on Friday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 17th will be given a dividend of $0.0969 per share on Monday, May 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 14th. Read our dividend analysis for FQVLF. Is First Quantum Minerals a good dividend stock? First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) pays an annual dividend of $0.19 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.86%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FQVLF will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.05% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FQVLF. What is First Quantum Minerals' stock symbol? First Quantum Minerals trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "FQVLF." How do I buy shares of First Quantum Minerals? Shares of FQVLF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is First Quantum Minerals' stock price today? One share of FQVLF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.40. How much money does First Quantum Minerals make? First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) has a market capitalization of $15.51 billion and generates $7.63 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $1.03 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.04 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does First Quantum Minerals have? The company employs 20,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact First Quantum Minerals? First Quantum Minerals' mailing address is 543 Granville Street 14th Floor, Vancouver A1, V6C 1X8. The official website for the company is www.first-quantum.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (416) 361-6400, via email at info@fqml.com, or via fax at 416-368-4692. This page (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) was last updated on 5/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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