Analysts Set Expectations for Franco-Nevada Q1 Earnings

Franco-Nevada Co. (NYSE:FNV) (TSE:FNV) – Research analysts at National Bank Financial issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for Franco-Nevada in a report issued on Tuesday, March 11th. National Bank Financial analyst S. Nagle anticipates that the basic materials company will post earnings per share of $1.10 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Franco-Nevada’s current full-year earnings is $3.09 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Franco-Nevada’s Q2 2025 earnings at $1.06 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.26 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.80 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.38 EPS.

Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV) (TSE:FNV) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 10th. The basic materials company reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.05. Franco-Nevada had a positive return on equity of 10.55% and a negative net margin of 55.28%. The company had revenue of $321.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $304.33 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.90 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on FNV. Raymond James raised their target price on Franco-Nevada from $160.00 to $162.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 11th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised Franco-Nevada from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised Franco-Nevada from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Franco-Nevada from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 11th. Finally, HC Wainwright lifted their price objective on Franco-Nevada from $155.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 11th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Franco-Nevada currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $153.63.

Franco-Nevada Stock Performance

Shares of FNV stock opened at $153.45 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $136.67 and its 200 day simple moving average is $128.12. Franco-Nevada has a twelve month low of $112.70 and a twelve month high of $153.84. The company has a market capitalization of $29.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -48.56, a PEG ratio of 9.78 and a beta of 0.73.

Franco-Nevada Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.38 per share. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 13th. This is a positive change from Franco-Nevada’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. Franco-Nevada’s dividend payout ratio is presently 53.15%.

Institutional Trading of Franco-Nevada

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Franco-Nevada during the fourth quarter worth about $47,000. Point72 DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in Franco-Nevada in the third quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Franco-Nevada in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Erste Asset Management GmbH bought a new stake in Franco-Nevada in the third quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Finally, Harbour Investments Inc. raised its stake in Franco-Nevada by 25.8% in the fourth quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 453 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 77.06% of the company’s stock.

About Franco-Nevada

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a gold-focused royalty and streaming company in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Mining and Energy segments. The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent.