NYSE$AEM

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Agnico Eagle reported strong financial performance in Q4 2024, with record adjusted net income and free cash flow.

Agnico Eagle delivered strong financial results in Q4 2024, driven by higher gold prices and disciplined cost control. Revenue increased by 26.56% YoY to $2.22 billion, while net income rebounded to $509 million from a $374 million loss in Q4 2023. The company achieved record adjusted net income of $632 million and strong free cash flow of $570 million, reinforcing its financial position.

  • Revenue grew 26.56% YoY to $2.22 billion, driven by higher realized gold prices.
  • Net income recovered to $509 million from a $374 million loss in Q4 2023.
  • Record adjusted net income of $632 million and strong free cash flow of $570 million.
  • Gold production declined by 6.18% YoY to 847,401 ounces, while costs increased.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.22B

Previous: $1.76B+26.6%
EPS (adj)

$1.26

Previous: $0.57+121.1%
Payable Gold Production

862.0K

No prior period
Production Costs per Ounce

$905.00

No prior period
Total Cash Costs per Ounce

$857.00

No prior period
AISC per Ounce

$1.21K

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$535M

Previous: -$405M-31.9%
Net Income

$509M

Previous: -$381M+233.6%
Operating Income

$783M

Previous: $468M+67.3%
Gross Profit

$1.04B

Previous: $542M+91.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Agnico Eagle · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.22B

Q4 2024+26.6%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 14 quarters(57%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Agnico Eagle expects stable gold production and continued financial strength in 2025, with a focus on cost control and strategic investments.

Tailwinds

  • Gold production guidance for 2025: 3.30M - 3.50M ounces.
  • Total cash costs expected to range between $915 - $965 per ounce.
  • AISC guidance set at $1,250 - $1,300 per ounce.
  • Continued focus on debt reduction and cost efficiency.
  • Strategic investments in exploration to sustain long-term growth.

Headwinds

  • Slightly lower 2025 production guidance compared to previous expectations.
  • Cost increases expected due to inflation and lower-grade ore processing.
  • Higher sustaining capital expenditures anticipated.
  • Potential operational challenges in underground mining operations.
  • Foreign exchange volatility could impact costs.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.8%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.6%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

37 / 66 earnings

Positive

+14.7%

Q3 2013

Best reaction

-15.9%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025+5.5%+7.5%+1.1%
Q4 2024-4.9%-2.7%+2.8%
Q3 2024-2.9%-3.3%-5.0%
Q1 2024+2.9%-0.5%+6.3%
Q4 2023+5.5%+7.3%+23.5%
Q3 2023-4.1%-3.7%+0.8%
Q2 2023-3.3%+0.2%-9.6%
Q1 2023+1.5%+4.0%-8.7%
Q4 2022-5.9%-5.4%+3.4%
Q3 2022+4.4%+2.2%+15.9%
Q2 2022+6.4%+8.8%+10.3%
Q1 2022+5.6%+4.9%-2.0%
Q4 2021-3.0%-5.9%+15.7%
Q3 2021-3.3%-7.1%-9.5%
Q2 2021+5.9%+4.8%-4.2%
Q1 2021-4.1%+2.0%+10.2%
Q4 2020-8.7%-12.5%-19.0%
Q3 2020-2.4%+0.4%-20.0%
Q2 2020+0.2%+3.9%+9.2%
Q1 2020+1.0%+5.2%+5.6%
Q4 2019-15.9%-16.4%-37.1%
Q3 2019+8.6%+10.0%+13.2%
Q2 2019+1.1%+2.2%+15.8%
Q1 2019+4.1%+2.0%+1.3%
Q4 2018+3.7%+4.0%+5.0%
Q3 2018-4.7%-4.4%-3.2%
Q2 2018-4.5%-5.7%-18.7%
Q1 2018+1.5%-2.5%+1.5%
Q4 2017+2.7%-1.9%-10.2%
Q3 2017+2.7%+2.2%+1.0%
Q2 2017+4.0%+2.8%+4.5%
Q1 2017+9.7%+7.4%+12.7%
Q4 2016-4.8%-5.3%-14.3%
Q3 2016-1.7%+2.4%-17.6%
Q2 2016+7.2%+11.7%-0.6%
Q1 2016+14.1%
Q4 2015+6.7%
Q3 2015+0.3%
Q2 2015-6.4%
Q1 2015-0.5%
Q4 2014+3.4%
Q3 2014+5.7%
Q2 2014-10.0%
Q1 2014+9.3%
Q4 2013-1.8%
Q3 2013+14.7%
Q2 2013-7.0%
Q1 2013-6.9%
Q4 2012-2.3%
Q3 2012+7.2%
Q2 2012+12.1%
Q1 2012-1.3%
Q4 2011+0.9%
Q3 2011+0.8%
Q2 2011+2.9%
Q1 2011-2.5%
Q4 2010-4.1%
Q3 2009-3.4%
Q3 2010-3.4%
Q2 2010+2.4%
Q2 2009+2.4%
Q1 2010-1.1%
Q1 2009-1.1%
Q4 2009+3.5%
Q4 2007+3.5%
Q4 2008+3.5%
Q3 2008
Q2 2008
Q1 2008

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