Record Financial Performance and Free Cash Flow
Agnico Eagle reported record adjusted earnings of approximately $1.4 billion ($2.70/share) in Q4 and record full-year free cash flow of ~$4.4 billion; Q4 free cash flow was over $1.3 billion (~$2.62/share).
Strong Production Delivery in 2025
Full-year gold production of 3.45 million ounces exceeded the midpoint of guidance; Q4 production was ~841,000 ounces, underpinning operational consistency.
Major Balance Sheet Strengthening and Capital Returns
Repaid ~ $950 million of debt in 2025, increased cash by ~$1.9 billion to end the year with $2.9 billion, and returned a record ~$1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks (including ~$500 million in Q4).
Capture of Gold Price Upside
With the gold price rising ~$1,700 year-over-year, management captured ≈95% of the price increase in company margins and emphasizes delivering gold upside leverage to shareholders.
Record Reserves, Resources and Inferred Growth
Year-end mineral reserves reached a record 55.4 million ounces (up ~2.1% YoY); measured & indicated resources ~47.1 million ounces (up ~10% YoY); inferred resources ~41.8 million ounces (up ~15.5% YoY).
Ambitious Growth Plan and High-Quality Project Pipeline
Company targets 20%–30% production growth over the next decade with a path to >4 million oz/year by early 2030s; five key growth projects (Detour, Canadian Malartic fill‑the‑mill, Upper Beaver, Hope Bay, San Nicolás) could add ~1.3–1.5 million oz/year of profitable production.
Accelerated Project Investment to De‑risk Growth
Management is accelerating capital: Detour underground investment increased from $100M to $300M (tripled), Upper Beaver investment increased from $200M to $300M, and incremental capital for projects (e.g., potential additional ~$300M for Hope Bay if approved) to support earlier production timelines (some targets moved toward 2028–2030).
Exploration and Drilling Momentum
Exploration program ran 120+ drill rigs and ~1.4 million meters of core drilling in 2025 (unit costs slightly lower YoY), with a 2026 objective to exceed 1.5 million meters; successful results added material resources (e.g., Detour underground amenable resources now ~5.5M oz M&I + 5.8M oz inferred; Marban initial reserve 1.58M oz).
Shareholder-Friendly Capital Allocation
Quarterly dividend increased 12.5% to $0.45/share; intention to renew NCIB and increase buyback limit up to $2 billion; returned ~1/3 of free cash flow in 2025 with potential to target 40%+ return of FCF depending on gold price.