Overview
Gold miner's FY-2025 adjusted EBITDA rose 75%, with adjusted net earnings up 244%
Record FY-2025 free cash flow of $1.2 bln, up 269% from FY-2024
Company returned $435 mln to shareholders, 93% above minimum commitment
Outlook
Endeavour forecasts FY-2026 production of 1,090-1,265 koz at AISC of $1,600-$1,800/oz
Company targets minimum $1 bln dividend over 2026-2028, potentially doubling at current gold prices
Endeavour aims to discover 12-15 Moz of resources by 2030 at <$40/oz discovery cost
Result Drivers
HIGHER GOLD PRICES - Increased realised gold prices significantly boosted margins and cash flows
PRODUCTION INCREASE - Full-year commercial production from Sabodala-Massawa BIOX plant and Lafigué mine contributed to higher output
EXPLORATION SUCCESS - Increased reserves and resources at Assafou and other sites enhanced growth prospects
Company press release: ID:nGNE1D4tTs
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 Adjusted Net Income
$225 mln
Q4 Net Income
$68 mln
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA
$681 mln
Q4 Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$625 mln
Q4 EBITDA
$471 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "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 Endeavour Mining plc is GBp5,000.00, about 3.1% above its March 4 closing price of GBp4,848.00
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago
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