FY2026 EPS Estimates for OTCMKTS:FQVLF Increased by Analyst

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) – Equities research analysts at National Bank Financial increased their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for First Quantum Minerals in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, September 23rd. National Bank Financial analyst S. Nagle now forecasts that the basic materials company will earn $0.37 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $0.25. The consensus estimate for First Quantum Minerals’ current full-year earnings is $0.03 per share.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. National Bankshares reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research note on Wednesday, August 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Friday, July 25th. Raymond James Financial upgraded First Quantum Minerals to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 30th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Finally, Scotiabank reiterated a “sector perform” rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research note on Tuesday, July 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

First Quantum Minerals Trading Up 1.4%

OTCMKTS FQVLF opened at $20.92 on Friday. First Quantum Minerals has a 1 year low of $10.18 and a 1 year high of $21.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.00 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The company has a market capitalization of $17.45 billion, a PE ratio of 87.17 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a fifty day moving average of $17.81 and a 200 day moving average of $15.76.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 23rd. The basic materials company reported $0.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.05. First Quantum Minerals had a net margin of 4.08% and a return on equity of 1.44%. The business had revenue of $1.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.06 billion.

First Quantum Minerals Company Profile

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.