Q1 EPS Estimates for OTCMKTS:FQVLF Decreased by Analyst

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Free Report) - Stifel Canada dropped their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for First Quantum Minerals in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, April 24th. Stifel Canada analyst R. Profiti now expects that the basic materials company will earn $0.03 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.04. Stifel Canada has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for First Quantum Minerals' current full-year earnings is $0.03 per share. Stifel Canada also issued estimates for First Quantum Minerals' Q2 2026 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.09 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $1.12 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. BMO Capital Markets raised First Quantum Minerals to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 15th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised First Quantum Minerals from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 16th. Scotiabank reaffirmed a "sector perform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Friday. National Bankshares reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of First Quantum Minerals in a research report on Wednesday, April 2nd. Finally, Desjardins began coverage on First Quantum Minerals in a report on Friday, April 4th. They issued a "hold" rating on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and three have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".

First Quantum Minerals Stock Down 3.0 %

Shares of OTCMKTS FQVLF traded down $0.42 during trading on Friday, reaching $13.44. The company had a trading volume of 175,654 shares, compared to its average volume of 216,963. First Quantum Minerals has a 12-month low of $10.18 and a 12-month high of $16.23. The stock has a market cap of $11.21 billion, a PE ratio of -672.00 and a beta of 1.32. The business's 50-day moving average is $12.95 and its 200 day moving average is $13.20. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 2.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The basic materials company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.03. First Quantum Minerals had a negative return on equity of 0.15% and a net margin of 0.04%. The firm had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.04 billion.

First Quantum Minerals Company Profile

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania, as well as a development project in Zambia.