The chart below shows how EGO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EGO sees a +6.69% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.36% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.48%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Gold Production Increase: 1. Increased Gold Production: Eldorado Gold achieved safe gold production of 125,195 ounces in Q3 2024, aligning with their full-year guidance and reflecting a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Quarterly Earnings Surge: 2. Strong Financial Performance: The company reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of approximately $101 million or $0.49 per share for the quarter, significantly benefiting from higher revenue due to increased volumes sold and prices realized.
Cash Flow Improvement: 3. Positive Cash Flow Generation: Cash flow generated by operating activities before changes in working capital was $166.5 million in Q3 2024, up from $97.5 million in the same quarter last year, driven by an $87 million increase in revenue.
Strong Liquidity Position: 4. Robust Liquidity Position: Eldorado ended the quarter with total liquidity of $885 million, including $677 million in cash and cash equivalents, positioning the company well for future investments and operational needs.
CBA Negotiations Success: 5. Successful CBA Negotiations: The company successfully concluded a three-year collective bargaining agreement at Olympias, which is expected to enhance productivity and support the planned expansion of the mill to 650,000 tonnes per annum.
Negative
Production Guidance Reduction: 1. Lowered Production Guidance: Gold production guidance was reduced to 505,000 to 530,000 ounces from a previous range of 505,000 to 555,000 ounces due to inventory buildup at Kisladag and work stoppages at Olympias.
Rising Cash Costs: 2. Increased Cash Costs: Total cash costs were reported at $953 per ounce sold, up from previous guidance of $840 to $940 per ounce, primarily due to higher royalties and labor costs.
Negative Cash Flow Challenges: 3. Negative Free Cash Flow: The company reported negative free cash flow of $4.8 million for the quarter, indicating challenges in cash generation despite higher gold prices.
Rising Labor Expenses: 4. Increased Labor Costs: Labor costs increased significantly, contributing to a total cash cost of $1,210 per ounce sold at Olympias, which was impacted by one-off and backpay repayments.
Increased Tax Expenses: 5. Higher Tax Expenses: Current tax expenses rose to approximately $40 million, up from $21 million in the same quarter of the previous year, driven by increased Turkish taxes and capital gains tax.
Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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