OTCMKTS:FQVLF First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Stock Forecast, Price & News $25.03 +0.12 (+0.48%) (As of 09/20/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.98▼$25.6650-Day Range$24.56▼$29.5752-Week Range$14.70▼$29.79Volume18,412 shsAverage Volume49,166 shsMarket Capitalization$17.36 billionP/E Ratio43.91Dividend Yield0.48%Price Target$30.75 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort InterestSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort InterestSustainability First Quantum Minerals MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.9% Upside$30.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish0.75% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.77Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth104.76%From $0.84 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.1.80 out of 5 stars 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Quantum Minerals has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $30.75, First Quantum Minerals has a forecasted upside of 22.9% from its current price of $25.03.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Quantum Minerals has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.75% 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 64, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Quantum Minerals has recently increased by 26.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Quantum Minerals has a dividend yield of 0.46%, 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 21.05%. 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 6.98% 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 0.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Quantum Minerals has a news sentiment score of -0.35. 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 0.36 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies. 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 104.76% in the coming year, from $0.84 to $1.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Quantum Minerals is 43.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.01.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Quantum Minerals is 43.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 98.55.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirst Quantum Minerals has a PEG Ratio of 10.25. 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 1.42. 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., 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. It is exploring the Taca Taca copper-gold-molybdenum project in Argentina, as well as the Haquira copper deposit in Peru. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.Read More FQVLF Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FQVLF Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsSeptember 13, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comPanama lawmakers to visit First Quantum mine amid contract debateSeptember 21, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.September 11, 2023 | msn.comFirst Quantum avoids strike on deal with Panama copper mine unionSeptember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum reaches deal with Panama copper mine union, avoids strikeSeptember 8, 2023 | bloomberg.comPanama Reiterates Support for First Quantum Deal Amid ProtestsSeptember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Union at First Quantum's Panama copper mine threatens strike over wagesSeptember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCANADA STOCKS-TSX posts weekly decline as interest-rate sensitive stocks fallSeptember 21, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd.'s (TSE:FM) Stock On An Uptrend: Could Fundamentals Be Driving The Momentum?August 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum and Rio Tinto Announce Completion of the La Granja AgreementAugust 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at Stifel NicolausJuly 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Dow Inc (DOW) and First Quantum Minerals (OtherFQVLF)July 26, 2023 | msn.comFirst Quantum launches production at Africa's biggest nickel mineJuly 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAn Intrinsic Calculation For First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSE:FM) Suggests It's 49% UndervaluedJuly 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd.: First Quantum Minerals Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsJuly 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd.: First Quantum Declares Interim Dividend of CDN$0.08 Per ShareJuly 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum Declares Interim Dividend of CDN$0.08 Per ShareJuly 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum Minerals Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsJuly 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFOCUS-Smaller miners' hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A betsJuly 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBMO Capital Sticks to Their Hold Rating for First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)July 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comNew Sell Rating for First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF), the Basic Materials GiantJuly 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Quantum Minerals (FQVLF): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantJune 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum Provides Notice Of Second Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCIBC Remains a Hold on First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)May 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Quantum Minerals Announces Satisfaction of Financing Condition for Partial Redemption of Senior NotesMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLUNMF or FQVLF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?See More Headlines 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 Last Earnings7/25/2023Ex-Dividend for 9/19 Dividend8/25/2023Dividend Payable9/19/2023Today9/20/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2023Fiscal 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$30.75 High Stock Price Forecast$38.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.57 Trailing P/E Ratio43.91 Forward P/E Ratio29.80 P/E Growth10.25Net Income$1.03 billion Net Margins5.88% Pretax Margin7.08% Return on Equity3.33% Return on Assets1.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.48 Current Ratio1.70 Quick Ratio0.95 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.63 billion Price / Sales2.28 Cash Flow$3.16 per share Price / Cash Flow7.93 Book Value$17.67 per share Price / Book1.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares693,390,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$17.36 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.02 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Philip Kelvin Rodda Pascall (Age 75)Co-Founder & Chairman Comp: $3.43MMr. Anthony Tristan Pascall (Age 47)CEO & Director Comp: $1.88MMr. Ryan L. MacWilliam C.F.A.Chief Financial OfficerMr. Rudi BadenhorstChief Operating OfficerMs. Bonita ToDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Sarah E. H. RobertsonCorp. Sec.Mr. Simon MacLeanGroup Reporting ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSouth32OTCMKTS:SOUHYCleveland-CliffsNYSE:CLFAtlas CopcoOTCMKTS:ATLRFLundin MiningOTCMKTS:LUNMFImpala PlatinumOTCMKTS:IMPUYView All Competitors FQVLF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Quantum Minerals stock right now? 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Quantum Minerals in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 12 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for First Quantum Minerals' stock. Their FQVLF share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $30.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.9% 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 at the start of the year. Since then, FQVLF shares have increased by 20.0% and is now trading at $25.03. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Quantum Minerals? First Quantum Minerals saw a increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,199,400 shares, an increase of 26.5% from the August 15th total of 4,108,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 81,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 64.0 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, October 23rd 2023. View our FQVLF earnings forecast. How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter? First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 25th. The basic materials company reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.12. The basic materials company earned $1.65 billion during the quarter. First Quantum Minerals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 5.88%. How often does First Quantum Minerals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Quantum Minerals? First Quantum Minerals announced a dividend on Wednesday, August 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, August 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.0606 per share on Tuesday, September 19th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.62%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 25th. Read our dividend analysis for FQVLF. Is First Quantum Minerals a good dividend stock? First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The dividend payout ratio is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FQVLF will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.98% 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 $25.03. How much money does First Quantum Minerals make? First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) has a market capitalization of $17.36 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 $0.57 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 9/21/2023 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. 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