Key Takeaways First Majestic produced 7.8M AgEq ounces in Q4, up 37% year over year.AG generated a record $250.4M Q4 free cash flow and raised its dividend target.PAAS sees 2026 silver output at 25-27M oz but faces higher gold AISC.First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) are well-known names operating in the Zacks Mining - Silver industry. Both are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and provide investors with exposure to silver and gold. Both companies have been benefiting fro ...

A view of First Majestic’s Los Gatos operation in Chihuahua state. Credit: First Majestic Silver.Escalating security risks and a legacy of lengthy project approvals are increasing investor scrutiny of mining exposure to Mexico, TD Cowen says.Recent incidents linked to cartel activity — such as the late January abduction of 10 Vizsla Silver (TSX, NYSE: VZLA) workers and subsequent killing of some of them — underscore the strategic importance of Mexico’s mining industry, particularly for silver, TD Cowen mini ...

Core Insights - Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) anticipates Q4 revenue of $7 million, representing a 61% decline year-over-year from $18 million in Q4 2024, as part of a strategic exit from low-margin mobile charger business [1] - The company views Q4 as the revenue bottom, expecting quarter-over-quarter growth throughout 2026, driven by a focus on high-power business and customers [1] - Navitas has been named a power selector partner for NVIDIA's next-generation 800-volt DC AI factory architecture, which is seen as a significant validation of its strategic pivot [1] Financial Performance - Q4 FY2025 revenue estimate is approximately $7 million, down 61% year-over-year [1] - Gross margin is expected to remain around 38.5%, with operating expenses projected at $15 million, a 24% reduction year-over-year [1] - The company has $151 million in cash and no debt, with a cash burn rate of approximately $10 to $11 million per quarter [1] Strategic Initiatives - The CEO has framed the company's transformation as "Navitas 2.0," focusing on reducing exposure to low-margin segments [1] - Management is prioritizing the development of high-margin markets, particularly in AI data centers, with expectations for material contributions starting in 2027 [1] - Updates on the collaboration with NVIDIA and any early design wins or customer traction beyond NVIDIA are critical for assessing the success of the pivot [1] Market Outlook - The stock has increased by 182% over the past year, indicating investor confidence in the company's strategic direction [1] - Future guidance for 2026 revenue growth will be a key focus during the earnings call, as management aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of its strategic changes [1]

Key Takeaways PAAS reported record 2025 revenues of $3.62B, up 28.4% y/y, with Q4 revenues of $1.18B.PAAS produced 22.8M ounces of silver in 2025, up 8% y/y, with a record 7.3M ounces in Q4.PAAS sees 2026 silver output rising to 25-27M ounces, signaling 14% y/y growth at the mid-point.Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) reported record revenues of $3.62 billion in 2025, marking an improvement of 28.4% from 2024. This includes a record $1.18 billion in revenues reported in the fourth quarter of 2025. This impre ...

Core Insights - The Global X - Silver Miners ETF (SIL) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) provide different investment approaches to precious metals, with SIL focusing on silver mining companies and IAU holding physical gold [2][8]. Cost & Size Comparison - SIL has an expense ratio of 0.65% and assets under management (AUM) of $6.7 billion, while IAU has a lower expense ratio of 0.25% and AUM of $81.2 billion [3]. - The one-year total return for SIL is 216.7%, compared to 76.64% for IAU [3]. Performance & Risk Analysis - SIL has a maximum drawdown of -24.59% over five years, while IAU has a higher maximum drawdown of -42.18% [4]. - An investment of $1,000 in SIL would grow to $2,432 over five years, whereas the same investment in IAU would grow to $2,834 [4]. Fund Structure - IAU is designed to closely mirror the price of physical gold, holding 16.07 ounces in trust as of February 20, and has been operational for 21 years [5]. - SIL holds a diversified portfolio of 39 silver mining stocks, with its largest positions in Wheaton Precious Metals, Pan American Silver, and Coeur Mining, which together account for over 40% of the fund [6]. Investment Implications - IAU serves as a direct investment in gold, making it a safer option for investors looking to gain exposure to gold without the complexities of physical ownership [9][12]. - SIL provides indirect exposure to silver prices through mining stocks, which can be influenced by individual company performance and market conditions, but comes with a higher expense ratio that may affect long-term returns [12][11].

PresentationMichael SteinmannPresident, CEO & Director Thanks, and good afternoon, everyone. Always a pleasure to be here. Normally, it's the nice warm day out there. It's colder here than Vancouver looks like, but I'm sure the sun will come back. Great to give you an update on Pan American Silver. A lot has changed over the last year, of course. And let me just step in there and show you on the plan. Of course, I will use forward-looking statements in my presentation. And we can spend some time here on the ...

Summary of Pan American Silver Conference Call (February 23, 2026) Company Overview - **Company**: Pan American Silver (NYSE: PAAS) - **Industry**: Silver Mining - **Key Focus**: World-leading silver producer with a diversified portfolio of assets, large reserves, and growing production [1] Core Points and Arguments Production and Assets - **Current Operations**: 10 producing assets across the Americas, primarily focused on silver production, with significant operations in Mexico and Peru [2][3] - **Acquisition**: Acquired MAG Silver last year, coinciding with a rise in silver prices, enhancing the company's asset portfolio [4] - **Juanicipio Mine**: Recognized as one of the best silver-producing assets globally, contributing to lower corporate-wide costs and significant production growth [6][10] - **La Colorada Skarn Project**: Expected to have a mine life of 40-50 years, projected to significantly increase silver production [5][6][21] Financial Performance - **Free Cash Flow**: Generated over $550 million in free cash flow in Q4 2025, with expectations for strong Q1 results due to high silver prices [11][9] - **Cost Management**: Noted a decline in silver production costs, attributed to the addition of the Juanicipio mine, despite some inflationary pressures [10][8] - **Production Guidance**: Seasonal production patterns due to weather in South America, with expectations for stronger performance in the latter half of 2026 [12][13] Cost Structure and Inflation - **Cost Increases**: Anticipated wage cost increases of about 8%, translating to a 3%-4.5% overall cost increase across operations [15][16] - **By-product Credits**: Costs are influenced by by-product metal prices and exchange rates, with a weaker dollar potentially increasing local currency costs but also raising metal prices [18][19] Capital Expenditure and Growth - **CapEx Plans**: Capital expenditures remain similar to the previous year, with a focus on sustaining capital and project capital for La Colorada skarn [20][21] - **Project Development**: La Colorada skarn is expected to produce 10,000-15,000 tons per day, significantly boosting silver output [24][25] Escobal Mine Update - **ILO Convention 169 Process**: Ongoing consultations with indigenous groups, with high metal prices potentially facilitating progress towards reopening the Escobal mine, which could produce 22 million ounces annually at low costs [31][33][34] Shareholder Returns - **Dividend Increases**: Increased dividend by 29% recently, with a commitment to return cash to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [38][39] - **Debt Management**: Minimal debt with a focus on maintaining shareholder returns while investing in exploration and sustaining capital [38][40] Asset Portfolio Optimization - **Jacobina Mine**: Potential for increased production efficiency and capacity, with plans to enhance extraction methods and reduce operational costs [42][43] - **Timmins Assets**: Exploration of satellite deposits expected to add substantial value, with a focus on optimizing the existing asset portfolio [47] Additional Important Points - **Market Conditions**: The company is positioned to benefit from rising silver prices, with a strong focus on maintaining low production costs and maximizing margins [10][19] - **Long-term Strategy**: Emphasis on sustainable growth through exploration, efficient capital allocation, and maintaining a strong balance sheet [38][40]

Gold and silver bars with matching coins on a wooden table, vault door blurred in background. Key Points Gold and silver prices have stabilized after a pullback, reinforcing the longer-term bullish supply-demand imbalance. Mining stocks are entering the next phase of the metals cycle, offering leveraged upside to rising commodity prices. Kinross Gold, Hecla Mining, and Pan American Silver combine strong earnings momentum with improving balance sheets and production growth. Interested in Pan American S ...

Core Insights - Silver prices have increased by 143.1% year over year, driven by strong safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, and supply deficits [2] - Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) and Endeavour Silver Corporation (EXK) are two prominent players in the silver mining sector, each with distinct growth strategies and production capabilities [1][3] Group 1: Pan American Silver (PAAS) - PAAS is a leading silver and gold producer in the Americas, operating 12 mines across several countries including Canada, Mexico, and Peru [4] - The acquisition of MAG Silver in September 2025 has strengthened PAAS's position in the market and enhanced its silver reserve base [5] - In 2025, PAAS produced 22.8 million ounces of silver, an 8% increase from 2024, with a record 7.3 million ounces produced in Q4 2025 [6] - For 2026, PAAS anticipates silver production of 25-27 million ounces, a 14% increase at the mid-point, while gold production is expected to dip slightly [7] - As of December 31, 2025, PAAS had cash and short-term investments totaling $1.32 billion, with available liquidity of $2.07 billion [7] Group 2: Endeavour Silver (EXK) - EXK operates three mines in Mexico and Peru and is focusing on core silver assets, having sold its Bolañitos mine in January 2026 [8] - The company achieved commercial production at its Terronera mine in October 2025, which is expected to significantly contribute to its growth [9] - In Q4 2025, EXK's silver production surged by 146% year over year, driven by the new Terronera and Kolpa mines [10] - For 2026, EXK expects silver-equivalent production of 14.6-15.6 million ounces, a 35% increase at the mid-point, with all-in sustaining costs projected at $27.00-$28.00 per ounce [12] Group 3: Comparative Analysis - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PAAS's 2026 earnings is $3.66 per share, reflecting a 44.1% year-over-year growth [13] - In contrast, EXK's earnings estimate for 2026 is 71 cents per share, indicating a turnaround from a projected loss in 2025 [14] - Over the past year, EXK's stock has increased by 215.9%, outperforming the industry's growth of 202.4%, while PAAS has risen by 154.4% [15] - PAAS is trading at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 5.54X, while EXK is at 4.33X, both lower than their five-year medians [17] - Given the current market conditions, EXK is viewed as a more compelling investment choice due to its superior price performance and upward earnings revisions [19]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record net earnings of $452 million in Q4 2025, or $1.07 per basic share, and $980 million for the full year, or $2.56 per basic share, reflecting strong execution and margin expansion from higher metal prices [3][4] - Adjusted earnings were $470 million in Q4, or $1.11 per share, and $959 million for the full year, or $2.54 per share [4] - Attributable free cash flow reached a record $553 million in Q4 and $1.2 billion for the full year [4] - Cash and short-term investments increased by $408 million from Q3, totaling $1.3 billion at year-end, or $1.4 billion including the company's 44% interest in cash at Juanicipio [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Attributable silver production was 22.8 million ounces in 2025, exceeding the top end of the guidance range, while attributable gold production was 742,200 ounces, within guidance [5] - Silver segment all-in sustaining costs were $9.51 per ounce in Q4 and $13.88 per ounce for the full year, below the decreased guidance [5] - Gold segment all-in sustaining costs were $1,699 per ounce in Q4 and $1,621 per ounce for the full year, within guidance [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects silver production to increase to 25-27 million ounces in 2026, with all-in sustaining costs of $15.75-$18.25 per ounce [10] - For gold, the guidance is 700,000-750,000 ounces with all-in sustaining costs of $1,700-$1,850 per ounce [11] - The silver market is expected to remain in a deficit for the sixth consecutive year in 2026, supporting the company's outlook [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to release an updated technical report for La Colorada in Q2 2026, integrating mine plans and infrastructure with a phased approach to development [8][9] - Increased project capital is planned for La Colorada Skarn and Jacobina, with a focus on exploration and preliminary engineering [12] - The company remains unhedged on both gold and silver, focusing on margin expansion and capital returns to shareholders [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the favorable metal price environment, which has coincided with increased silver production, driving higher free cash flow [13] - The company is optimistic about the potential for strong free cash flow and high returns of capital to shareholders in 2026 [12] - Management noted ongoing discussions with potential partners for La Colorada Skarn and emphasized the importance of the consultation process for Escobal [29][30] Other Important Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.18 per common share, marking the third consecutive dividend increase [5] - The consultation process for Escobal is ongoing, with the Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines confirming compliance with court orders [10][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Experience with Juanicipio and sustainability of outperformance - Management expressed satisfaction with Juanicipio's performance, noting strong production and low costs, while acknowledging potential long-term changes in metal grades [16][17] Question: Details on La Colorada Skarn phased approach - Management indicated that the phased approach will focus on higher-grade material initially, with a tonnage range of 10,000-15,000 tons for Phase 1 [19][20] Question: Commitment to Cerro Moro and exploration in Argentina - Management confirmed a willingness to invest in exploration at Cerro Moro, citing positive changes in Argentina and increased capital for exploration programs [22][23] Question: Progress on potential partnership for La Colorada Skarn - Discussions on potential partnerships have progressed, but specific details were not disclosed due to ongoing negotiations [27] Question: Update on Escobal consultation process - Management noted ongoing engagement with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, with encouraging updates from the government regarding the consultation process [30]