Overview
Gold miner's Q1 revenue rose 18% yr/yr, driven by higher gold prices
Gold production and sales fell due to constrained access to higher-grade areas
Company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable June 5, 2026
Outlook
Caledonia reiterates 2026 Blanket Mine gold production guidance of 72,000 to 76,500 oz
Company expects production to be weighted toward H2 2026 as operational improvements take effect
Management expects unit costs to normalise as production increases and mining transitions to higher-grade areas
Result Drivers
HIGHER GOLD PRICE - Revenue and profitability benefited from a significantly higher average realized gold price, which offset lower production volumes
LOWER PRODUCTION - Gold output and sales declined due to constrained access to higher-grade areas, equipment availability issues, and challenging ground conditions
HIGHER UNIT COSTS - On-mine and all-in sustaining costs per ounce rose due to lower production volumes and sustaining capital expenditure
Company press release: ID:nRSK7628Da
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$66.43 mln
$79.20 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 Dividend
$0.14
Q1 EBITDA
$33.87 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$32.1 mln
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