Franco-Nevada Corp (FNV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic ...

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  • Total Revenue: $368.4 million, a 43% increase from $256.8 million last year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $321.9 million, up 49% from $216.1 million in Q1 2024.

  • Adjusted Net Income: $205.6 million or $1.07 per share, both up 51% year-over-year.

  • Total GEOs Sold: 126,585, a 3% increase from 122,897 in Q1 2024.

  • Net GEOs Sold: 113,138, a 6% increase from 106,681 in Q1 2024.

  • Precious Metal GEOs Sold: 100,623, an 8% increase from the prior year.

  • Cash Cost per GEO: $304, compared to $273 in Q1 2024.

  • Margin per GEO: Over $2,500 in Q1 2025.

  • Cost of Sales: $38.5 million, up from $33.6 million last year.

  • Depletion: $68.4 million, compared to $58.2 million a year ago.

  • Available Capital: $1.9 billion, including a $1 billion credit facility.

Release Date: May 09, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving the highest quarterly top and bottom line results in its history.

  • The company benefited from elevated gold prices, with the average gold price increasing by 38% year-over-year, contributing significantly to revenue growth.

  • Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) ended the quarter debt-free and with $2.1 billion in available capital, positioning it well for future growth opportunities.

  • The company closed a $500 million acquisition of a stream on Sibanye-Stillwater's Western Limb mining operations, enhancing its asset base.

  • Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) reported a 43% increase in total revenue compared to the previous year, driven by strong production and higher precious metal prices.

Negative Points

  • The company experienced a decrease in diversified GEOs sold, with a reduction of approximately 4,000 GEOs due to the impact of higher gold prices when converting revenue to GEOs.

  • Depletion costs increased to $68.4 million from $58.2 million a year ago, impacting overall profitability.

  • Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) faces ongoing uncertainty regarding the Cobre Panama mine, with discussions about the mine's future still unresolved.

  • The company noted volatility in palladium and oil prices, which were lower compared to the prior year, potentially affecting future revenue streams.

  • Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) highlighted a three-month delay between production and delivery of GEOs, which could impact cash flow timing.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Are operators approaching Franco-Nevada for conversions or amendments to streams due to current commodity pricing? A: Paul Brink, President and CEO, stated that there is no current theme of operators approaching for conversions. The recent conversion was specific to a transaction and not indicative of a broader trend.