Canada's Luca Mining Q2 revenue rises 47% on metal prices
Canada's Luca Mining Q2 revenue rises 47% on metal prices
Overview
Canada mining company's Q2 revenue rose 47% yr/yr, supported by stronger metal prices
Net earnings for Q2 reached $10.5 mln, reversing a net loss in prior year
Company invested in mine development, infrastructure and exploration while reducing debt
Outlook
Company expects investments to improve operational performance and long-term cash flow generation
Luca Mining anticipates greater future operating cash flow as debt obligations are reduced
Company continues to prioritize underground development, infrastructure and exploration to support growth
Result Drivers
METAL PRICES - Co said revenue and earnings growth were supported by significantly stronger realized metal prices
TAHUEHUETO THROUGHPUT - Tahuehueto mine exceeded its installed plant capacity, with higher throughput and increased silver and copper production
CASH FLOW INVESTMENT - Co said strong operating cash generation funded underground development, infrastructure, and exploration, aiming to improve future production flexibility
Company press release: ID:nPn1xvtB9a
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| $58.4 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the diversified mining peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Luca Mining Corp is C$2.88, about 199.8% above its August 14 closing price of C$0.96
The stock recently traded at 3 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 4 three months ago
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