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Coeur Mining, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 35 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record fourth quarter financial results: The company reported fourth quarter revenue of $675 million and GAAP net income of $215 million, with record quarterly figures for both. Source
  • Rochester output and placement rose: Silver and gold output at Rochester rose quarter over quarter and year over year, and crushing and placement rates set records in the quarter. Source
  • Wharf output fell after crusher fire: Wharf gold output decreased 12% quarter over quarter, and ore tonnes placed were 51% lower than the third quarter. Source
  • Realized prices rose sharply: Realized gold and silver prices increased 21% and 39% from the third quarter, to $3,818 and $54.30 per ounce. Source
  • Free cash flow reached a record: Fourth quarter free cash flow was $313 million, up 66% from the third quarter; full-year free cash flow totaled $666 million. Source
  • Debt reduced, cash built: Total debt fell to $341 million at year-end 2025, and cash and equivalents reached $554 million. Source
  • Reserve update replaced depletion: The year-end reserve and resource update more than replaced company-wide depletion, and Wharf mine life nearly doubled to twelve years. Source
  • Stockholders approved New Gold deal: Stockholders of Coeur and New Gold both approved the proposed acquisition on January 27, 2026. Source

“Coeur finished 2025 on a high note, achieving a third consecutive quarter of record-setting financial results”

Mitchell J. Krebs, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Company production, current portfolio Sourcefull-year 2026390,000 - 460,000 gold ounces; 18.2 - 21.3 million silver ouncesKept
Las Chispas production Sourcefull-year 202655,000 - 65,000 gold ounces; 5.5 - 6.3 million silver ouncesKept
Las Chispas adjusted CAS Source2026$750 - $950 per gold ounce; $12.50 - $14.50 per silver ounceKept
Las Chispas capital expenditures Source2026$71 - $84 millionKept
Las Chispas exploration Source2026$21 - $26 million ($11 - $14 million expensed; $10 - $12 million capitalized)Kept
Palmarejo production Sourcefull-year 202695,000 - 105,000 gold ounces; 6.25 - 7.0 million silver ouncesKept
Palmarejo adjusted CAS Source2026$700 - $900 per gold ounce; $21.50 - $23.50 per silver ounceKept
Palmarejo capital expenditures Source2026$35 - $41 millionKept
Palmarejo exploration Source2026$24 - $28 million ($22 - $24 million expensed; $2 - $4 million capitalized)Kept
Palmarejo gold sold under Franco-Nevada stream Source202640% - 50% of Palmarejo gold salesKept
Rochester production Sourcefull-year 202670,000 - 90,000 gold ounces; 6.4 - 7.8 million silver ouncesKept
Rochester adjusted CAS Source2026$1,350 - $1,550 per gold ounce; $23.00 - $25.00 per silver ounceKept
Rochester capital expenditures Source2026$96 - $110 millionKept
Rochester exploration Source2026$14 - $17 million ($7 - $9 million expensed; $7 - $8 million capitalized)Kept
Kensington production Sourcefull-year 202698,000 - 110,000 gold ouncesKept
Kensington adjusted CAS Source2026$1,750 - $1,950 per gold ounceKept
Kensington capital expenditures Source2026$54 - $63 millionKept
Kensington exploration Source2026$14 - $15 million ($8 - $9 million expensed; $6 - $6 million capitalized)Kept
Wharf production Sourcefull-year 202672,000 - 90,000 gold ounces; 50,000 - 200,000 silver ouncesKept
Wharf adjusted CAS Source2026$1,400 - $1,600 per gold ounceKept
Wharf capital expenditures Source2026$17 - $23 millionKept
Wharf exploration Source2026$10 - $12 million ($8 - $9 million expensed; $2 - $3 million capitalized)Kept
Sustaining capital expenditures, company Source2026$207 - $239 millionKept
Development capital expenditures, company Source2026$98 - $125 millionKept
Exploration expensed, company Source2026$93 - $103 millionKept
Exploration capitalized and total, company Source2026$27 - $33 million capitalized; $120 - $136 million totalKept
General and administrative expenses Source2026$63 - $67 millionKept
Cash income and mining taxes Source2026$400 - $500 millionKept
Amortization Source2026$335 - $390 millionKept
Effective tax rate Source202629% - 35%Kept
Cash taxes, first quarter Sourcefirst quarter 2026$150 - $160 millionKept
Combined EBITDA and free cash flow after New Gold close Sourceafter New Gold closesapproximately $3 billion EBITDA; approximately $2 billion free cash flowKept
Silvertip exploration Source2026approximately $35 millionKept
Exploration budget outside Palmarejo stream area Source2026over 70% of exploration budgetKept
Guidance price and currency assumptions Source2026 guidance basisgold $4,550/oz; silver $77.50/oz; CAD 1.38; MXN 18.00Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Las Chispas CAS, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income now use fair value of legacy inventory, per SEC staff view. Earlier 2025 quarters are lower on adjusted EBITDA and net income. Source
  • Guidance kept: The release lists the same 2026 guidance categories as the [P] copy; the guidance figures match. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Record fourth quarter financial results: The company reported fourth quarter revenue of $675 million and GAAP net income of $215 million, with record quarterly figures for both. Source
  • Full-year revenue nearly doubled: For 2025, revenue reached $2.1 billion, net income rose more than tenfold to $586 million and adjusted EBITDA more than tripled to $1 billion. Source
  • Fourth quarter EPS differs between copies: The [P] copy shows fourth quarter GAAP net income per share of $0.29; the [A] release shows $0.33. Guidance text is identical in both copies. Source

Mines and regions

  • Rochester output and placement rose: Silver and gold output at Rochester rose quarter over quarter and year over year, and crushing and placement rates set records in the quarter. Source
  • Palmarejo output rose on more tonnes: Palmarejo fourth quarter output rose because higher tonnes milled offset lower gold and silver grades. Source
  • Las Chispas output hit by throughput: Las Chispas output in the quarter was affected by lower throughput rates and recoveries, offset in part by higher grades. Source
  • Kensington grade and throughput higher: Kensington gold output rose in the quarter on higher average grade and increased mill throughput. Source
  • Wharf output fell after crusher fire: Wharf gold output decreased 12% quarter over quarter, and ore tonnes placed were 51% lower than the third quarter. Source

“Coeur’s 2026 production guidance reflects our continued confidence in delivering record-setting operating and financial results this year.”

Mitchell J. Krebs, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Metal sales and customers

  • Gold and silver split of revenue: Gold and silver sales were 63% and 37% of fourth quarter revenue; for the full year the split was 65% and 35%. Source
  • U.S. operations share of revenue: The company's U.S. operations accounted for about 59% of fourth quarter revenue and 57% of full-year revenue. Source
  • Palmarejo gold sold under stream: About 49% of Palmarejo fourth quarter gold sales, and 48% for the year, were sold to Franco-Nevada under the stream at $800 per ounce. Source

Prices, costs and margins

  • Realized prices rose sharply: Realized gold and silver prices increased 21% and 39% from the third quarter, to $3,818 and $54.30 per ounce. Source
  • Adjusted costs per ounce reported: Fourth quarter adjusted costs applicable to sales were $1,207 per gold ounce and $17.29 per silver ounce; full-year figures were $1,347 and $17.69. Source
  • Purchase accounting charge will not recur: A $93.5 million purchase price allocation charge on acquired inventory raised 2025 Las Chispas costs; management said it will not recur going forward. Source

Cash, capital and returns

  • Free cash flow reached a record: Fourth quarter free cash flow was $313 million, up 66% from the third quarter; full-year free cash flow totaled $666 million. Source
  • Debt reduced, cash built: Total debt fell to $341 million at year-end 2025, and cash and equivalents reached $554 million. Source
  • Capital spending within 2025 range: Fourth quarter capital expenditures were $61 million; full-year capital expenditures of $221 million were inside the 2025 guidance range. Source
  • Cash taxes paid mostly in Mexico: Cash income and mining taxes paid were $178 million for 2025, and management said the payments mainly reflect Mexico. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose on metal sales: Quarterly operating cash flow rose to $375 million from $238 million in the prior quarter, on higher metal sales and higher average metals prices. Source
  • Share repurchases in 2025: The company repurchased $2.3 million of shares in the fourth quarter and $9.6 million for the full year. Source

Reserves and exploration

  • Reserve update replaced depletion: The year-end reserve and resource update more than replaced company-wide depletion, and Wharf mine life nearly doubled to twelve years. Source
  • New Las Chispas veins found: Several new veins were found at Las Chispas in 2025, including the Augusta and Promesa systems and the Lupita vein found in the quarter. Source
  • East Palmarejo validation drilling finished: Validation drilling at San Miguel and La Union in East Palmarejo was completed during the quarter. Source

New Gold acquisition and strategy

  • Stockholders approved New Gold deal: Stockholders of Coeur and New Gold both approved the proposed acquisition on January 27, 2026. Source
  • Canadian mines to expand platform: Management said adding New Afton and Rainy River would enhance the company's emergence as a precious metals mining leader. Source
  • Silvertip project wholly owned: The company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 February 2026

  • New Gold deal closing expected: Management said the New Gold transaction remains on track to close in the first half of 2026. Source
  • Updated guidance after deal closes: The company plans to issue guidance that includes New Gold's New Afton and Rainy River mines once the transaction closes. Source
  • Rochester drilling plan for 2026: Drilling to support POA 12 at Rochester is expected to finish in the first half of 2026, then shift to target generation and scout drilling. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gold ounces produced, full year Source419,046
Silver ounces produced, full year Source17.9 million
Gold ounces sold, full year Source422,032
Silver ounces sold, full year Source18.2 million
Gold ounces produced, fourth quarter Source112,429
Silver ounces produced, fourth quarter Source4.7 million
Rochester ore tonnes placed, fourth quarter Source9.3 million tonnes

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: The Wharf tertiary crusher was damaged in the fire and needs replacement equipment, which limits crushing capacity until restored. Source
  • External: Management said cost guidance reflects higher royalty expense from stronger realized metal prices, mainly at Rochester. Source
  • Demand: Silver cost per ounce is expected to rise in 2026 as silver's share of revenue grows with its price outperformance relative to gold. Source
  • Regulatory: Share repurchases were limited by a blackout period before the New Gold announcement and by trading restrictions afterward. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the long-term objective of net cash was achieved, with cash more than doubling in the quarter. Source
  • Met: Full-year Wharf adjusted CAS was within the 2025 guidance range. Source
  • Met: Palmarejo silver CAS for the full year was within the 2025 guidance range. Source
  • Met: Management said the 2025 exploration goals at Kensington were achieved. Source
  • Met: Management said all key 2025 exploration aims at Silvertip were achieved. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.