FY2026 EPS Estimates for OTCMKTS:FQVLF Boosted by Analyst

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) – Analysts at Scotiabank upped their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday, April 13th. Scotiabank analyst O. Wowkodaw now expects that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $0.94 for the year, up from their prior estimate of $0.90. The consensus estimate for First Quantum Minerals’ current full-year earnings is $0.03 per share.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on FQVLF. Desjardins started coverage on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a report on Friday, April 4th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group cut shares of First Quantum Minerals from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 16th. National Bankshares reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Wednesday, April 2nd. Finally, Stifel Canada upgraded First Quantum Minerals to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 19th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

First Quantum Minerals Stock Up 0.6 %

OTCMKTS FQVLF opened at $11.93 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.08, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. First Quantum Minerals has a 12 month low of $10.18 and a 12 month high of $16.23. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $13.14 and its 200 day moving average is $13.26. The stock has a market cap of $9.95 billion, a PE ratio of -596.35 and a beta of 1.32.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The basic materials company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by ($0.01). First Quantum Minerals had a negative return on equity of 0.15% and a net margin of 0.04%.

About First Quantum Minerals

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.