Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Ammar Al-Joundi - President and CEO Jamie Porter - EVP of Finance and CFO Natasha Vaz - EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Ontario, Australia and Mexico Dominique Girard - EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Nunavut, Quebec and Europe Guy Gosselin - EVP of Exploration Conference Call Participants Anita Soni - CIBC World Markets Joshua Wolfson - RBC Capital Markets Daniel Major - UBS Lawson Winder - Bank of America Securities Michael Parkin - National Bank Financial, Inc. John Tumazos - John Tumazos Very Independent Research Tanya Jakusconek - Scotiabank Operator Good morning. My name is Joelle, and I'll be your conference operator today.
Agnico Eagle reported another year of phenomenal results, including record free cash flow generation of ~$2.14 billion and ~51% AISC margins in Q4-24, which came in at industry-leading levels. Notably, it also beat its guidance midpoint for the second consecutive year and saw solid cost control (~$1,239/oz AISC) despite higher sustaining capital in the period that impacted costs. Finally, Agnico has seen no shortage of exploration success with excess mill capacity at Malartic and untapped potential at Detour. These assets could grow to 1.0-plus million ounces/year longer term.
Payable gold production of AEM was 847,401 ounces in the reported quarter, down from 903,208 ounces in the prior-year quarter.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago.
AEM's performance is expected to reflect the benefits of higher gold prices and strong production.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) concluded the recent trading session at $98.96, signifying a +0.37% move from its prior day's close.
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Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) reachead $92.94 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.61% change compared to its last close.