About First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM)

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company operates in seven mines and one copper smelter, including the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Australia; the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia; the Sentinel copper operation in North Western Province of Zambia; the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania; the Çayeli copper-zinc mine in Turkey; the Las Cruces copper mine in Spain; and the Pyhäsalmi copper-zinc mine in Finland. It also has interests in copper and nickel projects at various stages of development located in Panama, Argentina, Peru, and Zambia. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. was founded in 1983 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial Metals & Minerals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolTSE:FM
CUSIPN/A
Phone+1-604-6886577
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins-10.51%
Return on Equity-5.12%
Return on Assets-1.77%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares684,018,000
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock symbol?
First Quantum Minerals trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "FM."
How often does First Quantum Minerals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 12th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 17th will be paid a dividend of 0.005 per share on Tuesday, May 8th. This represents a $0.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 16th. View First Quantum Minerals' Dividend History.
How were First Quantum Minerals' earnings last quarter?
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 12th. The company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.19. The business earned $1.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.21 billion. First Quantum Minerals had a negative net margin of 10.51% and a negative return on equity of 5.12%. View First Quantum Minerals' Earnings History.
When is First Quantum Minerals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FM?
13 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for First Quantum Minerals' stock. Their forecasts range from C$16.50 to C$26.00. On average, they expect First Quantum Minerals' share price to reach C$21.10 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for First Quantum Minerals.
Who are some of First Quantum Minerals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Quantum Minerals include Glencore (GLEN), TransCanada (TRP), Anglo American (AAL), Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Fortescue Metals Group (FSUMF), Antofagasta (ANTO), Boliden (BDNNF), Fresnillo (FRES), Bombardier Recreational Products (DOO), Polymetal International (POYYF), ARC Resources (ARX), Whitehaven Coal (WHC), KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Mineral Resources (MIN) and Independence Group (IGO).
Who are First Quantum Minerals' key executives?
First Quantum Minerals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Philip Kelvin Rodda Pascall, Chairman & CEO (Age 70)
- Mr. Geoffrey Clive Newall, Pres & Director (Age 68)
- Mr. Hannes Otto Meyer CA (SA) BCom (Hons), Chief Financial Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Wyatt Buck, Director of Opeerations
- Ms. Sharon E. Loung, Director of Investor Relations
Has First Quantum Minerals been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about FM stock have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. First Quantum Minerals earned a media sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the company an impact score of 47.39 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of First Quantum Minerals?
Shares of FM and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is First Quantum Minerals' stock price today?
One share of FM stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$17.73.
How big of a company is First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals has a market capitalization of C$14.78 billion.
How can I contact First Quantum Minerals?
First Quantum Minerals' mailing address is 543 Granville St 14th Floor, VANCOUVER, BC V6C 1X8, Canada. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-6886577.
MarketBeat Community Rating for First Quantum Minerals (FM)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about First Quantum Minerals and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe FM will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe FM will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
14 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for First Quantum Minerals in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is C$21.10, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 18.98%. The high price target for FM is C$26.00 and the low price target for FM is C$16.50. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.40 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 8 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 8 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 8 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 7 Hold Rating(s) 7 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | C$21.10 | C$21.27 | C$19.25 | C$17.37 |
Price Target Upside: | 18.98% upside | 21.15% upside | 1.13% upside | 16.44% upside |
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Consensus Price Target History

First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/24/2016 forward)
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Dividend Information
First Quantum Minerals pays an annual dividend of C$0.01 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.04%. FM's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, May 8.
Next Dividend: | 5/8/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $0.01 |
Dividend Yield: | 0.04% |
Payout Ratio: | N/A |
First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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2/12/2018 | quarterly | $0.0050 | 0.11% | 4/16/2018 | 4/17/2018 | 5/8/2018 |
7/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.0050 | 0.04% | 8/24/2017 | 8/28/2017 | 9/19/2017 |
2/16/2017 | quarterly | $0.0050 | 0.04% | 4/12/2017 | 4/17/2017 | 5/8/2017 |
2/18/2016 | quarterly | $0.01 | 0.15% | 4/11/2016 | 4/13/2016 | 5/4/2016 |
7/29/2015 | | $0.0255 | 0.51% | 8/26/2015 | 8/28/2015 | 9/21/2015 |
4/13/2015 | | $0.0487 | 0.32% | 4/13/2015 | 5/6/2015 | 5/6/2015 |
8/26/2014 | | $0.0504 | 0.19% | 8/26/2014 | 9/19/2014 | 9/19/2014 |
2/20/2014 | quarterly | $0.0930 | 0.45% | 4/10/2014 | 4/14/2014 | 5/6/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
First Quantum Minerals (TSE FM) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
First Quantum Minerals (TSE FM) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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12/31/2015 | George Peter St. | Director | Buy | 4,723 | C$5.18 | C$24,465.14 | | |
9/30/2015 | George Peter St. | Director | Buy | 1,570 | C$5.06 | C$7,944.20 | | |
8/19/2015 | Martin Rowley | Director | Sell | 71,862 | C$7.59 | C$545,432.58 | | |
5/1/2015 | Martin Rowley | Director | Sell | 25,000 | C$19.15 | C$478,750.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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