Equity Profile

AEM

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

MaterialsGold$91.1B

Jul29Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) is a leading gold mining company focused on the exploration, development, and production of gold in Canada and other regions. With a market cap of $91 billion, it plays a significant role in the materials sector, particularly as gold remains a key asset during economic uncertainty.

Key Metrics to Watch

Gold Production

This metric indicates the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

Not available

Cost Per Ounce

Lower costs can enhance profitability, especially if gold prices fluctuate.

Not available

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AEM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.07%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.11%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Agnico Eagle reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.41, surpassing expectations by 6.9%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.53% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on maintaining production levels.
Commitment to controlling operational costs.
Plans for continued exploration to enhance reserves.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Agnico Eagle's upcoming earnings report, given its recent strong performance. However, there are concerns about potential fluctuations in gold prices and production costs.

Bull Case

If Agnico Eagle continues to beat earnings estimates and manage costs effectively, it could see significant stock appreciation, especially if gold prices remain stable or increase.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production costs rise or gold prices decline, the company may struggle to maintain profitability, leading to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the gold production numbers for Q2-2026?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making this a critical figure for investors.

How are operational costs trending compared to previous quarters?

Understanding cost management will help assess the company's ability to maintain margins in a fluctuating gold market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may underestimate Agnico Eagle's ability to manage costs effectively, especially in a rising gold price environment. This could lead to stronger-than-expected margins.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong operational performance.

Options pricing suggests a larger expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Recent trends in gold prices have been favorable, which may not be fully reflected in current market sentiment.

Key Risk

If production costs come in lower than expected, it could significantly boost margins and challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around production efficiency and cost management amid changing gold prices.

Bull Confirmed If

Gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces in Q2-2026 would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If operational costs rise above $1,200 per ounce, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.0%

Historical Avg

±2.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 4% in either direction following the earnings report, indicating uncertainty among investors.

Options are pricing ±4.0% while AEM has averaged ±2.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

46.1%

Calls (297K)P/C Ratio: 0.09Puts (133K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Materials

n=30

Fade rate: 14 of 30 (47%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Materials in the last 2 years. 14 of 30 faded and 16 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.6%, with a raw directional average of -0.0% (roughly flat historical bias).

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

71.93%

of float

Insider

0.07%

of float

Holders

1,598

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Capital World Investors
21,338,277 sh · $4.3B
4.26%
2.8%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Agnico Eagle beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 2% on the first day, confirming positive momentum.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management is cautious, the stock may see a muted reaction, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

Should the company miss earnings expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 1.3% on the first day, as investors reassess their outlook.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on gold production targets for the upcoming quarters.
2Details on cost management strategies and any changes in operational efficiencies.
3Insights into the company's exploration efforts and potential new discoveries.
4Any commentary on market conditions affecting gold prices.
5Management's outlook on future gold demand and pricing trends.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Gold Production

This metric indicates the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

Not available

Cost Per Ounce

Lower costs can enhance profitability, especially if gold prices fluctuate.

Not available

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

AEM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.07%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.11%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Agnico Eagle reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.41, surpassing expectations by 6.9%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.53% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on maintaining production levels.
Commitment to controlling operational costs.
Plans for continued exploration to enhance reserves.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Agnico Eagle continues to beat earnings estimates and manage costs effectively, it could see significant stock appreciation, especially if gold prices remain stable or increase.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production costs rise or gold prices decline, the company may struggle to maintain profitability, leading to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the gold production numbers for Q2-2026?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making this a critical figure for investors.

How are operational costs trending compared to previous quarters?

Understanding cost management will help assess the company's ability to maintain margins in a fluctuating gold market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may underestimate Agnico Eagle's ability to manage costs effectively, especially in a rising gold price environment. This could lead to stronger-than-expected margins.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong operational performance.

Options pricing suggests a larger expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Recent trends in gold prices have been favorable, which may not be fully reflected in current market sentiment.

Key Risk

If production costs come in lower than expected, it could significantly boost margins and challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around production efficiency and cost management amid changing gold prices.

Bull Confirmed If

Gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces in Q2-2026 would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If operational costs rise above $1,200 per ounce, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.0%

Historical Avg

±2.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 4% in either direction following the earnings report, indicating uncertainty among investors.

Options are pricing ±4.0% while AEM has averaged ±2.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

46.1%

Calls (297K)P/C Ratio: 0.09Puts (133K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Materials

n=30

Fade rate: 14 of 30 (47%)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

71.93%

of float

Insider

0.07%

of float

Holders

1,598

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Capital World Investors
21,338,277 sh · $4.3B
4.26%
2.8%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Agnico Eagle beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 2% on the first day, confirming positive momentum.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management is cautious, the stock may see a muted reaction, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

Should the company miss earnings expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 1.3% on the first day, as investors reassess their outlook.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on gold production targets for the upcoming quarters.
2Details on cost management strategies and any changes in operational efficiencies.
3Insights into the company's exploration efforts and potential new discoveries.
4Any commentary on market conditions affecting gold prices.
5Management's outlook on future gold demand and pricing trends.