Pan American Silver (NYSE:PAAS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker5Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to the Pan American Silver fourth quarter and full year end 2025 results conference call. As a reminder, all participants are in a listen-only mode. The conference is being recorded. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To join the question queue, you may press star and then one on your telephone keypad. Should you n ...

Core Viewpoint - MMG Limited is expected to experience strong earnings growth driven by rising metal prices, despite a forecasted mild output growth in 2026 for copper and a decline in zinc output [1][3]. Group 1: Output Performance - In 2025, MMG Limited's total copper output increased by 27% year-over-year (YoY) to 506.9k tonnes, primarily due to a 27% YoY growth at Las Bambas, reaching 410.8k tonnes, supported by improved milled ore grade and recovery rate [1]. - Zinc output grew by 6% YoY to 232k tonnes in 2025, with Dugald River's output rising 12% YoY to a record 183.5k tonnes, attributed to a 15% YoY increase in milled volume and enhanced efficiency [1]. Group 2: Future Guidance - For 2026, the company anticipates a 3% YoY growth in copper output, mainly from Kinsevere and Khoemacau, while projecting a 3% YoY decline in zinc output [2]. - The expected copper output at Las Bambas for 2026 is estimated to be 400k tonnes [2]. Group 3: Earnings Forecast - Despite no output growth in 2026, the company's earnings per share (EPS) is projected to increase by 1.1 times YoY, following a significant 3.7 times YoY increase in 2025, driven by rising metal prices [3]. - The average prices for copper, gold, and silver are expected to surge by 24% YoY, 40% YoY, and 100% YoY respectively in 2026, benefiting the company as gold and silver are by-products of its mining operations [3]. - The company is also expected to sell 20k tonnes of copper stockpiled at Las Bambas in 2026 and resume cobalt sales at Kinsevere [3]. Group 4: Valuation - The target price for MMG Limited has been raised from HK$10.25 to HK$11.90, reflecting increased earnings forecasts, with the new target price corresponding to a 9.9 times 2026 estimated price-to-earnings ratio [4].

Core Insights - Endeavour Silver Corporation (EXK) shares reached a new 52-week high of $6.29, closing at $6.24, driven by rising metal prices [1] - The company has a market capitalization of $1.81 billion and holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [1] Metal Prices Impact - Gold prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions, a depreciating U.S. dollar, potential monetary policy easing, central bank purchases, and tariff conditions, breaking the $3,500-per-ounce mark for the first time in April 2025 [2] - Current gold prices are at $3,478 per ounce, nearing record highs, supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut [2] - Silver prices have reached a 13-year high above $40 per ounce as investors seek safe assets amid global uncertainty, likely benefiting Endeavour Silver's results in upcoming quarters [3] Production Performance - Endeavour Silver produced 2.5 million silver-equivalent ounces in Q2 2025, a 17% increase year-over-year, attributed to the addition of the Kolpa operation [3] - Consolidated silver production rose 13% year-over-year to 1,483,736 ounces, with total silver ounces sold increasing 21% year-over-year to 1.48 million ounces [4] Financial Position - The company ended Q2 2025 with $52.5 million in cash, generating approximately $21.5 million from operating activities compared to $12 million in Q2 2024 [5] - Endeavour Silver announced a deal to sell up to $60 million worth of common shares over the next 24 months to support various operational and developmental activities [5][6] Growth Prospects - The Terronera mine in Jalisco State, Mexico, milled 57,080 tons in July 2025, with significant increases in throughput as it approaches commercial production [7] - The acquisition of Minera Kolpa for $145 million has enhanced the company's growth prospects [8] - The combination of the Kolpa acquisition and the ramp-up of the Terronera mine is expected to bolster Endeavour Silver's operational capacity and resource base [10] Stock Performance - Endeavour Silver's stock has surged 122% over the past year, outperforming the industry's 64.6% growth and the S&P's 19.5% rise [13]