Analysts Set Expectations for Franco-Nevada Q1 Earnings

Franco-Nevada Co. (NYSE:FNV - Free Report) TSE: FNV - Research analysts at National Bank Financial issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Franco-Nevada in a report issued on Tuesday, March 11th. National Bank Financial analyst S. Nagle forecasts that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $1.10 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Franco-Nevada's current full-year earnings is $3.09 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Franco-Nevada's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.06 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.26 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.80 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.38 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group upgraded Franco-Nevada from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, November 18th. StockNews.com upgraded Franco-Nevada from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, March 7th. HC Wainwright raised their target price on Franco-Nevada from $155.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 11th. TD Securities downgraded Franco-Nevada from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $152.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, March 11th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price target on Franco-Nevada from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 11th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $153.63.

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Franco-Nevada Trading Up 0.2 %

Shares of FNV stock traded up $0.23 on Friday, hitting $154.31. 701,565 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 618,989. Franco-Nevada has a one year low of $112.70 and a one year high of $157.64. The firm's 50 day moving average is $137.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $128.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.71 billion, a PE ratio of -48.83, a P/E/G ratio of 9.78 and a beta of 0.73.

Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV - Get Free Report) TSE: FNV last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 10th. The basic materials company reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $321.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $304.33 million. Franco-Nevada had a positive return on equity of 10.55% and a negative net margin of 55.28%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.90 EPS.

Franco-Nevada Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.38 per share. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.99%. This is a boost from Franco-Nevada's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 13th. Franco-Nevada's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.15%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Franco-Nevada

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of FNV. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Franco-Nevada in the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Franco-Nevada in the 4th quarter worth approximately $49,000. Point72 DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in Franco-Nevada in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $52,000. Harbour Investments Inc. increased its stake in Franco-Nevada by 25.8% in the 4th quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 453 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the period. Finally, Erste Asset Management GmbH purchased a new position in Franco-Nevada in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $55,000. 77.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Franco-Nevada Company Profile

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a gold-focused royalty and streaming company in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Mining and Energy segments. The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent.