Ero Copper Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 2026 delivered robust growth in copper and gold output, with revenue and EBITDA more than doubling year-over-year. Cost inflation and BRL strength were offset by FX hedges, and full-year guidance is reaffirmed as operational upgrades and project milestones advance.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record Q4 revenue and EBITDA were driven by higher copper and gold sales, while operational improvements and disciplined capital allocation positioned the company for growth in 2026. Net debt/EBITDA improved to 1.2x, with further deleveraging and capital returns targeted.
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Record Q3 copper production and strong gold output drove revenue to $177 million, with significant operational improvements and cost reductions across all sites. Gold concentrate sales from Xavantina and ongoing debottlenecking at Tucumã are expected to further boost performance in Q4.
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Record copper production and strong financials in Q2 2025 were driven by operational improvements, with guidance reaffirmed for sequential growth and cost control. Tucumã and Xavantina ramp-ups are on track, and deleveraging continues ahead of potential shareholder returns.
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Q1 results showed strong adjusted EBITDA and net income, driven by Tucumã's ramp-up and higher metal prices. Operational improvements at Caraíba and Xavantina are expected to boost production and margins, while hedging and financing actions support liquidity and growth.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record Q4 copper production and strong margins drove robust cash flow and EBITDA, with full-year guidance reaffirmed despite operational challenges at Tucumã and ongoing investments at Xavantina. Liquidity remains strong, and deleveraging is prioritized before shareholder returns.
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Q3 saw strong margin expansion from lower unit costs and higher gold prices, despite operational setbacks at Caraíba and Tucumã. Leadership transitioned smoothly, guidance was revised, and liquidity remains robust as Tucumã ramps up.
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First concentrate production at Tucumã was achieved, with ramp-up on track and strong operational results at Caraíba and Xavantina. Lower costs and favorable market conditions drove higher margins, while guidance for copper and gold production and costs was reaffirmed or improved.