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SSR Mining Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Gold equivalent output fell year on year: Second-quarter gold equivalent production was 101,959 ounces, against 120,191 a year earlier. Six-month output was 211,873 ounces against 223,987. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS reported: Net income attributable to shareholders from continuing operations was $137.0 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, against $0.61 a year earlier. Source
  • Quarterly free cash flow reported: Continuing operations produced $115.6 million of operating cash flow and $50.3 million of free cash flow in the quarter. Source
  • Marigold output and costs both rose: Marigold produced 31,059 ounces against 35,906 a year earlier. Cost of sales was $1,980 per payable ounce and AISC $3,044, against $1,584 and $1,977. Source
  • Unit costs rose across measures: Cost of sales was $1,775 per gold equivalent ounce, against $1,396. Cash cost was $1,637 against $1,282, and AISC $2,622 against $1,858. Source
  • Cash balance high, no long-term debt: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,783.0 million at June 30, 2026, against $515.6 million at December 31, 2025. No long-term debt was outstanding. Source
  • Second-quarter buybacks completed: The company completed $337.8 million of share buybacks in the quarter, repurchasing 10.4 million shares. Source
  • Portfolio refocus described as complete: Management said the Çöpler and Hod Maden sales completed the refocus to a free-cash-flow focused Americas producer anchored by US operations. Source

“We have now completed the strategic repositioning of our business to the Americas.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Gold equivalent production Sourcefull year 2026450,000 to 535,000 gold equivalent ouncesKept
AISC per gold equivalent ounce (consolidated) Sourcefull year 2026top end of the 2026 guidance range
Production weighting (Marigold) Sourcesecond half 2026approximately 65% of second-half production in fourth quarter
Production weighting (CC&V) Sourceremainder of 2026approximately 50 to 55% weighted to the fourth quarter
Production weighting (Seabee) Sourcesecond half 202655 to 60% weighted to fourth quarter
Growth capital (Marigold) Sourcefull year 2026$65 millionRaised from $48 million
Growth capital (CC&V) Sourcefull year 2026$60 millionRaised from $55 million
Growth capital (Seabee) Sourcefull year 2026$35 millionRaised from $15 million
Growth capital (Puna) Sourcefull year 2026$20 millionRaised from $18 million
Share repurchases Source2026 programadditional $500 million approvedRaised from $300 million
Quarterly cash dividend Sourcepayable September 11, 2026$0.03 per common shareNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Ended: The company closed the sale of its 80% stake in Çöpler for about $1.49 billion in cash on June 24, 2026. Source
  • New: The company closed the sale of its 20% stake in the Hod Maden project on July 17, 2026, for an uncapped 4.0% net smelter return royalty on 100% of the project. Source
  • New: The revolving credit facility was amended on July 31, 2026: maturity extended to 2030, capacity raised from $400 million to $600 million, and pricing margin reduced. Source
  • New: The company reinstated a quarterly dividend program, alongside continued share buybacks, according to the Executive Chairman. Source
  • Guidance raised: Growth capital guidance was raised at four mines: Marigold, CC&V, Seabee and Puna. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Gold equivalent output fell year on year: Second-quarter gold equivalent production was 101,959 ounces, against 120,191 a year earlier. Six-month output was 211,873 ounces against 223,987. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS reported: Net income attributable to shareholders from continuing operations was $137.0 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, against $0.61 a year earlier. Source
  • Revenue and operating income higher: Revenue was $443.8 million against $405.5 million a year earlier. Operating income was $191.7 million against $168.1 million. Source
  • Quarterly free cash flow reported: Continuing operations produced $115.6 million of operating cash flow and $50.3 million of free cash flow in the quarter. Source
  • First-half cash generation totals: First-half operating cash flow was $420.5 million and free cash flow was $299.1 million, from continuing operations. Source

Segments and regions

  • Marigold output and costs both rose: Marigold produced 31,059 ounces against 35,906 a year earlier. Cost of sales was $1,980 per payable ounce and AISC $3,044, against $1,584 and $1,977. Source
  • CC&V output lower than last year: CC&V produced 27,725 ounces against 44,062 a year earlier, with cost of sales of $1,561 and AISC of $1,995 per payable ounce. Source
  • Seabee output higher than last year: Seabee produced 16,817 ounces against 10,998 a year earlier, with cost of sales of $1,721 and AISC of $2,358 per payable ounce. Source
  • Puna silver output lower: Puna produced 1.7 million ounces of silver against 2.8 million a year earlier. Cost of sales was $28.77 and AISC $29.52 per payable ounce. Source

“As we have stated throughout the year, we expect a stronger second half of production and free cash flow across the portfolio.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Prices and ounce reporting

  • Realized gold price rose: The average realized gold price was $4,301 per ounce sold, against $3,336 a year earlier. Six-month average was $4,550. Source
  • Realized silver price rose sharply: The average realized silver price was $74.24 per ounce sold, against $35.24 a year earlier. Source
  • Gold equivalent method changed: Gold equivalent ounces now use a fixed 63:1 silver-to-gold ratio, with by-products excluded. Prior periods used the silver-to-gold price ratio. Source

Costs, margins and adjusted earnings

  • Unit costs rose across measures: Cost of sales was $1,775 per gold equivalent ounce, against $1,396. Cash cost was $1,637 against $1,282, and AISC $2,622 against $1,858. Source
  • Adjusted earnings definition revised: Adjustments for Argentina inflation tax and marketable securities were removed. Prior periods were revised, raising adjusted net income by $11.3 million in the quarter. Source

“I look forward to a strong finish to 2026 as we reinforce our position as a leading mid-cap gold producer.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Cash balance high, no long-term debt: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,783.0 million at June 30, 2026, against $515.6 million at December 31, 2025. No long-term debt was outstanding. Source
  • Second-quarter buybacks completed: The company completed $337.8 million of share buybacks in the quarter, repurchasing 10.4 million shares. Source
  • Year-to-date buybacks and yield: Year-to-date repurchases were 12.9 million shares for $409.2 million, described as an effective yield of nearly 8%. Source
  • New buyback approval partly used: Of the additional $500 million approved, $109.2 million had been returned to shareholders by July 31, 2026. Source
  • Total liquidity after facility increase: Total liquidity from continuing operations is stated at $2,383.0 million, including the increased revolving credit facility. Source

Portfolio refocus and deal terms

  • Portfolio refocus described as complete: Management said the Çöpler and Hod Maden sales completed the refocus to a free-cash-flow focused Americas producer anchored by US operations. Source

Growth projects and exploration

  • Dobbin drilling started early third quarter: Exploration drilling for Carlin-style gold at the Dobbin project in Nevada began early in the third quarter of 2026, following a gold-in-soil anomaly defined by Phenom. Source
  • Santoy drilling aimed at higher grades: Near-mine drilling at Santoy targets higher grades at depth, to improve the production profile. Evaluation of Porky as a new mining front continues. Source
  • Puna evaluating further Chinchillas growth: Puna growth options under evaluation include additional laybacks at the Chinchillas pit, a potential Melina open pit development, and Cortaderas. Source
  • Marigold brownfield targets under review: Exploration and evaluation of New Millennium, Marigold North and DG80 continue as the company evaluates pathways for longer-term growth. Source

Management view and tone

  • Second-half weighting expected again: The Executive Chairman said the company expects a stronger second half of production and free cash flow across the portfolio. Source
  • Reinstated dividend and buybacks noted: The Executive Chairman said the company is returning capital through continued buybacks and a reinstated dividend program. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Marigold sustaining capital elevated in Q3: Marigold sustaining capital is expected to stay elevated in the third quarter because of fleet replacement and upgrade spend. Source
  • Puna output split between quarters: Puna production is expected to be relatively evenly split between the third and fourth quarters of 2026. Source
  • Seabee sustaining capital timing: Seabee sustaining capital spend is expected to be approximately equally weighted between the third and fourth quarters. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gold equivalent produced (oz) Source101,959 (quarter); 211,873 (six months)
Gold produced (oz) Source75,601 (quarter); 157,915 (six months)
Gold equivalent sold (oz) Source97,822 (quarter); 210,814 (six months)
Silver produced ('000 oz) Source1,661 (quarter); 3,399 (six months)
Average realized gold price ($/oz sold) Source$4,301 (quarter); $4,550 (six months)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Marigold's second-half production depends on higher grades. Grade stacked was 0.28 g/t in the quarter, against 0.62 a year earlier. Source
  • Financial: Argentina tax-related adjustments were previously excluded from adjusted earnings because of volatility in the inflationary environment. Source
  • External: Gold and silver price volatility affects per-ounce figures. The company fixed the gold-to-silver ratio at 63:1 for gold equivalent calculations to limit that impact. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the business is tracking well against full-year production guidance targets. Source
  • Not stated: Management referred to a stated expectation for a stronger second half of production and free cash flow. Source
  • Not stated: Management said an updated Marigold life of mine plan, including Buffalo Valley, is expected by the end of 2026. 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.