Teck Resources Ltd Class B press release
First Majestic Announces Q1 2026 Financial Results and Increased Quarterly Dividend Payment; Provides Management Updates
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2026) - First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) (the _"_Company_"_or "First Majestic") is pleased to announce the Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The full version of the quarterly financial statements and the accompanying management's discussion and analysis can be viewed on the Company's website at www.firstmajestic.comor under the Company's profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.caand on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.
First Majestic delivered a strong first quarter, with silver and gold production tracking well towards the Company's 2026 guidance targets. Revenues increased significantly, up 95% year-over-year to $476.7 million, driven by higher realized silver and gold prices, even with the Company holding back $63.6 million of silver and gold bullion. A continued focus on operational efficiency allowed revenues to grow substantially faster than costs, including variable costs such as royalties and worker production bonuses that rise with the silver price, resulting in meaningful margin expansion. Net earnings[1]for the quarter were $128.1 million while earnings per share ("EPS") were $0.26. Adjusted net earnings totaled $151.7 million, or $0.31 per share. Throughput rates increased by 12%, enabling the Company to optimize lower marginal cut-off grades. As a result, overall profitability improved across all mine sites though reported per-ounce costs appeared higher, which was largely attributable to unfavourable year-over-year changes in the silver equivalent ("AgEq") conversion ratios driven by rising metal prices, which have a positive impact on the Company overall. The Company generated $223.5 million in free cash flow in the first quarter, after paying $95.5 million in cash income taxes, primarily related to 2025, leading to a record $1,128.6 million in treasury.
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Treasury Position ($190.9 million increase from December 31, 2025): The Company ended the quarter with $1,128.6 million in treasury, representing a 20% increase compared to $937.7 million at the end of 2025, and the highest treasury position in the Company's history. Cash in treasury includes $143.8 million held in restricted cash, compared to $144.3 million as at December 31, 2025.
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Cash Flow from Operations ($200.6 million increase Y/Y): Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and taxes in the quarter were $310.6 million or $0.63 per share, a 182% increase compared to $110.0 million or $0.24 per share in the first quarter of 2025.
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Free Cash Flow ($180.0 million increase Y/Y): The Company generated $223.5 million in free cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 after paying $95.5 million in cash income taxes, primarily related to true up payments as a result of the Company's strong financial performance in 2025. This represented a significant increase compared to $43.5 million in free cash flow in Q1 2025.
Quarterly Revenue ($232.8 million increase Y/Y): The Company achieved record quarterly revenue of $476.7 million (with 66% of revenue from silver), representing a 95% increase compared to $243.9 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Finished Goods Inventory ($18.3 million increase from December 31, 2025): The Company held 676,637 silver ounces and 2,732 gold ounces in finished goods inventory as at March 31, 2026, inclusive of coins and bullion. The fair market value of this inventory as at March 31, 2026 was $50.9 million for silver and $12.8 million for gold, which was not included in revenue during the quarter.
Mine Operating Earnings ($202.8 million increase Y/Y): The Company achieved record mine operating earnings of $266.6 million, a significant improvement compared to $63.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Earnings Before Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") ($208.0 million increase Y/Y): EBITDA for the quarter was $306.8 million, a significant increase compared to $98.8 million in Q1 2025.
Net Earnings1($125.8 million increase Y/Y): Net earnings for the quarter were $128.1 million (EPS of $0.26) compared to net earnings of $2.3 million (EPS of $0.01) in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted net earnings were $151.7 million (adjusted EPS of $0.31), compared to adjusted net earnings of $20.9 million (adjusted EPS of $0.05) in the first quarter of 2025.
Costs:Cash costs and All-in Sustaining Cost ("AISC") per attributable payable AgEq ounce for the quarter were $20.28 and $29.76, respectively, and are anticipated to decrease in the second half of the year.
AISC Margin ($38.98 increase Y/Y):The Company generated AISC margin, being the difference between its silver equivalent realized price and AISC, of $52.24 per AgEq ounce, a significant improvement compared to $13.26 per AgEq ounce during Q1 2025. This margin reflects First Majestic's focus on cost efficiency and effective management of rising variable costs amid the strong metal price environment.
First Quarter Dividend (280% increase Y/Y): The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.0171 per common share for the first quarter of 2026, nearly four times higher than in the same period last year.
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
The table below represents the Company's consolidated first quarter operational and financial highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
| Key Performance Metrics | | | 2026-Q1 | | | 2025-Q1 | | | Change Q1 vs Q1 | | | Operational(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled | | | 1,059,333 | | | 944,373 | | | 12% | | | Silver Ounces Produced | | | 3,545,683 | | | 3,704,503 | | | (4%) | | | Gold Ounces Produced | | | 34,341 | | | 36,469 | | | (6%) | | | Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | | $ | 20.28 | | $ | 13.68 | | | 48% | | | All-in Sustaining Cost per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | | $ | 29.76 | | $ | 19.24 | | | 55% | | | Total Production Cost per Tonne(2) | | $ | 107.22 | | $ | 97.71 | | | 10% | | | Average Realized Silver Price per Silver Ounce(2) | | $ | 86.35 | | $ | 33.10 | | | 161% | | | Average Realized Gold Price per Gold Ounce(2) | | $ | 5,018 | | $ | 2,778 | | | 81% | | | Financial (in $millions) | | | | | | | | | | | | Revenues | | $ | 476.7 | | $ | 243.9 | | | 95% | | | Mine Operating Earnings | | $ | 266.6 | | $ | 63.8 | | | 318% | | | Net Earnings (Loss) | | $ | 147.5 | | $ | 6.2 | | | 2,264% | | | Operating Cash Flows before Non-Cash Working Capital and Taxes | | $ | 310.6 | | $ | 110.0 | | | 182% | | | Capital Expenditures | | $ | 49.1 | | $ | 51.0 | | | (4%) | | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | | $ | 984.8 | | $ | 351.3 | | | 180% | | | Restricted Cash | | $ | 143.8 | | $ | 111.3 | | | 29% | | | Working Capital(2) | | $ | 843.1 | | $ | 404.8 | | | 108% | | | EBITDA(2) | | $ | 306.8 | | $ | 98.8 | | | 192% | | | Adjusted EBITDA(2) | | $ | 320.8 | | $ | 109.7 | | | 192% | | | Free Cash Flow(2) | | $ | 223.5 | | $ | 43.5 | | | 414% | | | Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | EPS - Basic & Diluted | | $ | 0.26 | | $ | 0.01 | | | 2,500% | | | Adjusted EPS(2) | | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 0.05 | | | 572% | |
1. Operational metrics calculated in the table above are reported on an attributable basis to account for the Company's 70% ownership of the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns the Los Gatos Silver Mine. 2. The Company reports certain non-GAAP measures which include cash costs per AgEq ounce produced, cash costs per Au ounce produced, AISC per AgEq ounce produced, all-in sustaining cost per Au ounce produced, total production cost per tonne, average realized silver price per AgEq ounce sold, average realized Au price per ounce sold, average realized Ag price per ounce sold, working capital, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate such measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this news release for further details of these measures.
The table below represents the quarterly operating and cost performance results at each of the Company's four producing mines during the quarter.
| First Quarter Production Summary | | Los Gatos (1)(3) | | San Dimas | | Santa Elena | | La Encantada | | Consolidated | | | | | | | Ore Processed / Tonnes Milled | | 227,379 | | | 235,519 | | | 284,236 | | | 312,199 | | | 1,059,333 | | | Silver Ounces Produced | | 1,183,089 | | | 1,177,686 | | | 355,827 | | | 829,081 | | | 3,545,683 | | | Gold Ounces Produced(3) | | 656 | | | 12,541 | | | 21,117 | | | 27 | | | 34,341 | | | Cash Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | $ | 20.34 | | $ | 19.92 | | $ | 18.27 | | $ | 25.80 | | $ | 20.28 | | | All-in Sustaining Cost per Silver Equivalent Ounce(2) | $ | 25.04 | | $ | 28.36 | | $ | 21.65 | | $ | 33.40 | | $ | 29.76 | | | Total Production Cost per Tonne (2) | $ | 107.85 | | $ | 170.00 | | $ | 101.17 | | $ | 64.86 | | $ | 107.22 | |
1. All production and non-GAAP results shown in the table above are reported on an attributable basis, meaning they reflect only the portion of results corresponding to the Company's 70% ownership of the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns the Los Gatos Silver Mine. 2. These measures do not have a standardized meaning under the Company's financial reporting framework and the methods used by the Company to calculate these measures may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. 3. Base metal production at the Los Gatos Silver Mine include 15,407,856 lbs zinc, 8,700,148 lbs lead and 262,913 lbs copper (70% attributable basis).
In the first quarter, the Company generated a fifth consecutive quarterly revenue record of $476.7 million, representing a 95% increase compared to $243.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The higher revenues were largely driven by higher average realized silver and gold prices, which represented a 161% and 81% increase, respectively, when compared to the first quarter of 2025 and resulted in total revenues increasing by $286.6 million. Revenue growth was also driven by a 50% and a 3% increase in silver ounces sold at La Encantada and Santa Elena, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2025, along with 48%, 34%, and 18% increases in zinc, copper, and lead pounds sold, respectively, at Los Gatos compared to the first quarter of 2025. Total revenue for the quarter excluded 676,637 oz of silver and 2,732 oz of gold that were held in inventory at the end of the quarter, with a fair value of $63.6 million.
The Company achieved record mine operating earnings of $266.6 million, a significant improvement compared to mine operating earnings of $63.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. This increase was largely driven by higher metal prices compared to the first quarter of 2025. Notably, at La Encantada, a 50% increase in silver ounces sold, combined with lower costs per ounce, contributed to a $31.2 million increase in mine operating earnings, a significant increase compared to a $0.5 million mine operating loss in the first quarter of 2025.
EBITDA for the quarter was $306.8 million, representing a significant increase compared to $98.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in EBITDA was primarily attributable to improved mine operating earnings in the quarter compared to the first quarter of 2025, along with $13.4 million in investment income, a significant increase compared to $0.5 million in investment income during the first quarter of 2025. This increase was partially offset by a $0.7 million foreign exchange loss during the quarter, compared to a $0.5 million loss in the first quarter of 2025, as well as $1.1 million in restructuring costs driven by higher severance costs incurred as the Company continues to optimize its workforce across all sites.
Adjusted EBITDA normalized for non-cash or non-recurring items such as unrealized losses on marketable securities, share-based payments, restructuring costs, and abnormal maintenance costs at Los Gatos for the quarter was $320.8 million, representing a 192% increase compared to $109.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Net earnings for the quarter were $128.1 million (EPS of $0.26) compared to $2.3 million (EPS of $0.01) in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in net earnings was partially offset by a non-cash income tax expense of $93.5 million (EPS of $(0.19)), compared to a non-cash income tax expense of $22.8 million (EPS $(0.05)) in the first quarter of 2025.
Adjusted net earnings, excluding non-cash or non-recurring items such as unrealized losses on marketable securities, share-based payments, restructuring costs, abnormal maintenance costs, and deferred income tax were $151.7 million (adjusted EPS of $0.31), compared to adjusted net earnings of $20.9 million (adjusted EPS of $0.05) in the first quarter of 2025.
The Company's attributable capital expenditures in the first quarter were $44.7 million ($49.1 million on a 100% basis), representing a 12% decrease compared to $51.0 million in total capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2025. Attributable capital expenditures consisted of $25.4 million in underground development (2025 - $19.9 million), $10.0 million in exploration (2025 - $18.9 million), and $8.3 million in property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") (2025 - $7.3 million). On a 100% basis, these amounts totaled $28.3 million in underground development, $10.8 million in exploration, and $9.1 million in PP&E. Attributable capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2026 represented 20% of the Company's 2026 capital expenditures guidance midpoint.
The Company produced 3.5 million silver ounces in Q1 2026 compared to 3.7 million silver ounces produced in Q1 2025, representing 26% of the Company's 2026 silver production guidance midpoint. Gold production was 34,341 ounces in Q1 2026 compared to 36,469 gold ounces produced in Q1 2025, representing 28% of the Company's 2026 gold production guidance midpoint.
Cash costs per attributable payable AgEq ounce for the quarter were $20.28, compared to $13.68 per AgEq ounce in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in cash costs per AgEq ounce was primarily due to a decrease in AqEq ounces produced compared to the first quarter of 2025. The reduction in reported AgEq ounces resulted from the outperformance in the price of silver compared to other metals in comparison to Q1 2025, which lowered the AgEq conversion ratio for by-product metals. In Q1 2026, the AgEq conversion ratio was 75:1, compared to 90:1 in Q1 2025. Applying the same assumptions used to calculate AgEq ounces in Q1 2025, reported cash costs per attributable AgEq ounce would have been 11% lower, compared to current costs.
In addition, higher metal prices impacted cash costs further through increased labour production bonuses, while higher mining and milling rates increased mining and milling costs. Furthermore, rising metal prices contributed to higher royalty payments. Finally, cash costs were also impacted by the strengthening of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar, which on average was 14% stronger during the quarter, relative to the US dollar in the first quarter of 2025.
AISC per attributable payable AgEq ounce in the first quarter was $29.76, compared to $19.24 per ounce in the first quarter of 2025. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in cash cost, as previously mentioned. The increase in AISC was also driven by higher worker participation costs due to rising metal prices, along with increased mine development rates yielding higher sustaining development costs. Applying the same assumptions used to calculate AgEq ounces in Q1 2025, AISC per attributable AgEq ounce in Q1 2026 would have been 11% lower.
MANAGEMENT UPDATE
The Company announces that Steve Holmes is retiring as the Company's Chief Operating Officer ("COO") after a career in mining that spanned more than 40 years. Since joining First Majestic in 2020, Steve has successfully led First Majestic's operations through a period of major growth and has been a driving force in implementing best practices across the Company.
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of David (Dave) Howe as First Majestic's new COO, effective May 4, 2026.
Mr. Howe brings over 35 years of operational leadership in the mining sector throughout Latin America to his new role at First Majestic. He most recently served as Vice-President, Operations at Pan American Silver, overseeing all of Pan American's mines in Mexico, Canada, and Chile. Previously, he held the position of Vice-President & Managing Director, Guatemala for Tahoe Resources, one of the largest pure silver mines in the world, has worked as Vice-President, Operations and Country Manager (Mexico) with Endeavour Silver and operated mines for Hecla Mining Company in Venezuela. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from Oxford Brookes University and a Master of Science in Mining Geology from Camborne School of Mines in the UK. Dave will be based in the Company's Vancouver head office.
Steve Holmes will provide advisory support to Dave Howe through June 30, 2026 ensuring that there is a seamless transition of the COO role.
First Majestic is also pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Thompson as Managing Director, Jerritt Canyon Gold, effective April 20, 2026, to lead the Company's restart of the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada, U.S.A.
Mr. Thompson is a seasoned mining executive who has more than 20 years of experience across mining operations, early-stage project development, community engagement, acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures and strategic planning. Alex started his career working in underground base metals operations in North Queensland, Australia (including at Cannington Mine, one of the world's largest silver producing mines) and has since held several roles globally, having lived or worked on five continents. Most recently, Alex was part of BHP's Business Development team in the US and was COO at a mining-focused private equity firm in the UK. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of New South Wales.
_"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Steve for his dedicated service and meaningful contributions since joining First Majestic in 2020." _said Keith Neumeyer, CEO._"His leadership and mentorship have played an important role in shaping the Company's growth and helping position us to where we are today. We wish Steve a well-deserved retirement."_
"I would also like to welcome Dave Howe and Alex Thompson to the team. Dave brings extensive experience in leading multi-asset mining portfolios in Mexico and internationally, and I look forward to working alongside him as we guide First Majestic through its next phase of evolution. Alex is a seasoned mining executive with a strong track record of building and operating mines and brings tremendous energy and expertise that will be invaluable as we advance toward a safe, efficient and exciting restart of Jerritt Canyon."
Q1 2026 DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT
The Company is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend in the amount of $0.0171 per common share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on or about May 29, 2026, to holders of record of First Majestic's common shares as of the close of business on May 20, 2026.
Under the Company's new dividend policy, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal approximately 2% of the Company's net quarterly revenues from January 1, 2026 onwards divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares. Note:In the case of net revenues generated from the Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), 70% of the net revenue from such mine, being the revenue that is attributable to the Company, is used for the purposes of the Company's quarterly dividend calculation.
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