Pan American Silver(US:PAAS) ZACKS·2025-11-10 17:39Core Insights - Pan American Silver (PAAS) is set to report its third-quarter 2025 results on November 12, with total sales estimated at $867.8 million, reflecting a 21.2% year-over-year increase [1][4] - The consensus estimate for earnings per share is 49 cents, indicating a 53.1% increase from the previous year's earnings of 39 cents, despite a 7.6% downward revision in estimates over the past 60 days [1][4] Financial Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PAAS's third-quarter silver production is 5.8 million ounces, representing a 6.9% year-over-year rise, while gold production is projected at 184 thousand ounces, indicating an 18.2% decline [11] - The company maintains its 2025 silver production guidance at 20-21 million ounces, down from 21.1 million ounces in 2024, and expects gold production to be between 735-800 thousand ounces, lower than 895.5 thousand ounces in 2024 [10][11] Cost and Pricing Environment - PAAS anticipates a reduction in costs for 2025, with the all-in sustaining cost (AISC) for silver expected to be between $16.25 and $18.25 per ounce, down from $18.98 per ounce in 2024 [12] - The pricing environment has been favorable, with gold prices averaging around $3,500 per ounce, a 41% year-over-year increase, and silver prices averaging $39.80 per ounce, up 34% year-over-year, contributing positively to the company's revenue [13] Production Insights - In the second quarter, PAAS produced 5.1 million ounces of silver, an increase from the previous year, with notable gains from La Colorada and El Peñon, although production was offset by declines at Cerro Moro and San Vicente [8][9] - Gold production in the second quarter was 178.7 thousand ounces, down from 220.4 thousand ounces in the prior year, primarily due to the sale of the La Arena mine and reduced activity at Dolores [10] Stock Performance - Over the past year, PAAS shares have increased by 63.2%, compared to an 83.8% growth in the industry [14]