Overview
Canada gold miner's Q1 gold production rose 14% yr/yr to 96,016 ounces
Company posted Q1 adjusted net earnings of $48.6 mln, with a net loss of $58.3 mln
Previously announced C$5.5 bln Zijin Gold acquisition remains on track, pending approvals
Outlook
Company expects Sadiola production to increase sequentially in coming quarters due to higher grades and throughput
Company expects Sadiola costs to decline for the balance of the year as higher-grade fresh ore is mined
Company expects Kurmuk to produce first gold in mid-2026 and average 290,000 oz/yr for first four years with AISC below $950/oz
Result Drivers
PRODUCTION GROWTH - Q1 gold production rose 14% yr/yr, mainly due to higher output at Bonikro and Agbaou, driven by prior stripping work and mine sequencing
COSTS AND ROYALTIES - AISC rose yr/yr but was in line with plan; higher gold prices increased royalty costs by about $80/oz
OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS - Ongoing optimization initiatives at Sadiola and Agbaou aimed at improving throughput, feed grades, and reducing costs
Company press release: ID:nGNXbRWJ4j
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q1 Adjusted Net Earnings
$48.60 mln
Q1 Net Income
-$58.32 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the gold peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Allied Gold Corp is C$44.00, about 9.1% above its May 13 closing price of C$40.33
The stock recently traded at 4 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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