The chart below shows how NEXA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NEXA sees a -0.18% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.85% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.01%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Total consolidated net revenues for the third quarter reached $709 million, up by 9% year-over-year largely due to higher average LME prices.
Adjusted EBITDA Surge: Adjusted EBITDA was $183 million, 111% higher than the $87 million reported in the same quarter last year with an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 26% expanding by 12 basis points.
Zinc Metal Demand Increase: Zinc metal and oxide metals rose by 3% quarter-over-quarter supported by improved demand in our home markets.
Cash Flow Generation Initiatives: Our commitment to cash flow generation initiatives has been a key driver supported by positive momentum in metal prices, especially zinc, which reinforces industry resilience and strengthens market fundamentals.
Operational Consistency and Discipline: We have delivered consistent operational performance and maintained financial discipline.
Negative
Copper Production Decline: Copper production decreased by 4% due to lower grade areas in the period.
Zinc Production Decline: Zinc production reached 83,000 tons in the third quarter of this year, down by 5% year-over-year.
Net Leverage Ratio Improvement: The net leverage ratio improved to 2.2 times, down from 2.7 times in the second quarter of this year and 3.1 times in the third quarter of last year.
EBITDA Margin Decline: The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 11%, driven by lower base metal prices and lower product contribution, partially offset by an increase in smelting sales volume.
Cash Cost Performance Update: The cash cost for the first nine months of the year has performed within our updated guidance range for the year.
Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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