AEM Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Expectations
Agnico Eagle Mines Outperforms Expectations in Recent Earnings Report
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) recently released its quarterly earnings, reporting a profit of $2.69 per share. This result exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.56 per share. The figure is adjusted for non-recurring items and marks a significant improvement compared to the previous year's earnings of $1.26 per share.
The company delivered an earnings surprise of +4.91%, which is a positive indicator for investors. A quarter ago, the expected earnings were $1.76 per share, but the actual result was $2.16, leading to a surprise of +22.73%. Over the past four quarters, Agnico has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates, demonstrating strong financial performance.
In terms of revenue, Agnico reported $3.56 billion for the quarter ended December 2025. This exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.98% and represents a substantial increase from the year-ago revenue of $2.22 billion. The company has also managed to exceed revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters.
The future price movement of Agnico’s stock will largely depend on management’s commentary during the earnings call. The company’s shares have gained approximately 28.1% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which recorded a gain of only 1.4%.
What Lies Ahead for Agnico?
Investors are keen to know what the future holds for Agnico. While the company has performed well this year, there are no straightforward answers to this question. However, one reliable way to assess the stock’s potential is through its earnings outlook. This includes not only current consensus expectations for the upcoming quarters but also how these expectations have evolved over time.
Research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track these changes themselves or rely on tools like the Zacks Rank, which has a proven ability to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Before this earnings release, the trend in estimate revisions for Agnico was favorable. Although the magnitude and direction of these revisions may change after the report, the current status suggests a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. This implies that the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near term.
Key Earnings Estimates and Industry Outlook
Looking ahead, the current consensus EPS estimate for the next quarter is $3.31, with projected revenues of $3.8 billion. For the current fiscal year, the consensus EPS estimate stands at $13.00, with expected revenues of $15.23 billion.
Investors should also consider the broader industry outlook, as it can significantly impact the stock’s performance. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, the Mining - Gold sector is currently in the top 13% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Research shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than a 2:1 margin.
Newmont Corporation’s Upcoming Report
Newmont Corporation (NEM), another major player in the same industry, has yet to release its results for the quarter ended December 2025. The report is scheduled for February 19.
Analysts expect Newmont to post quarterly earnings of $1.81 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 29.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 13.5% over the last 30 days. Revenues are expected to reach $5.76 billion, up 2% from the previous year’s quarter.
