First Majestic (AG) Skyrockets by Double-Digits on 22% PT Hike

Core Viewpoint - First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) has shown significant stock performance improvement, driven by a price target upgrade and strong financial results, including a return to profitability and substantial revenue growth [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - First Majestic reported a net income of $211 million, reversing a net loss of $101.9 million in 2024 [2]. - Total revenues more than doubled to $1.257 billion from $560.6 million in 2024, attributed to a 47% increase in average realized silver prices [4]. - In Q4, net income was $105.2 million, compared to a net loss of $13.5 million in the same quarter of 2024, with revenues surging 169% to $463.9 million from $172.3 million year-on-year [4]. Investment Recommendations - HC Wainwright raised its price target for First Majestic to $30 from $24.50, maintaining a "buy" recommendation [2]. - The company announced a dividend distribution of $0.0083 per common share, with plans to increase dividends to 2% of net quarterly revenues by June 2026 [5]. Operational Highlights - The strong performance was driven by a $358.1 million increase in mine operating income, a non-cash deferred income tax recovery of $89.1 million, and a $20.3 million impairment reversal related to the Del Toro Silver Mine sale [3].