The call highlighted significant operational achievements, such as improved rail and haul performance and community engagement. However, challenges like ore hardness, higher cash costs, and a negative provisional price adjustment tempered these positives. The company's strategic financial actions and strong partnerships indicate a focus on future growth.

Company Guidance

During Champion's Q1 fiscal year 2026 conference call, the company reported key metrics and guidance despite facing challenges. They railed and hauled about 3.8 million tonnes dry and nearly 4 million tonnes wet, achieving an EPS of $0.05 per share. Production was impacted by ore hardness and a Hydro-Quebec shutdown, resulting in approximately 3.5 million tonnes produced, but they aim to reduce the harder ore contribution in the year's second half. Financially, revenues reached $390 million with an EBITDA of nearly $60 million, while cash rose from $117 million to over $176 million, aided by $37 million from warrant exercises. Looking forward, they plan to finalize their flotation plant by December within a $470 million budget and anticipate initial DRPF material sales in North Africa and the Middle East.

Improved Rail and Haul Performance

The company managed to rail and haul about 3.8 million tonnes dry, close to 4 million tonnes wet of material, marking a significant operational achievement in the quarter.

Community Engagement and Recognition

Champion received a prize from the Quebec Mining Association for a project with the First Nations community, highlighting strong community governance and sustainability efforts.

Successful High-Yield Bond Issue

Champion secured a USD 500 million note to increase liquidity and repay other debt, indicating strong financial management and investor confidence.

Positive Cash Flow and Financial Position

Cash variation increased from $117 million to over $176 million, partly due to the exercise of warrants bringing in $37 million.

Definitive Agreement with Nippon Steel and Sojitz

Champion entered a definitive framework agreement with Nippon Steel and Sojitz, indicating strong partnerships and future growth potential.

Champion Iron (AU:CIA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AU:CIA Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 22, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.06 / -	0.044	―	―	―
Jul 29, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.03 / 0.06	0.177	-68.36% (-0.12)	―	―
May 28, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.09 / 0.09	0.055	63.64% (+0.03)	―	―
Jan 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.06 / 0.00	0.272	―	―	―
Oct 30, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.11 / 0.04	0.149	-70.47% (-0.10)	―	―
Jul 30, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.17 / 0.18	0.034	420.59% (+0.14)	―	―
May 30, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.05 / 0.06	0.193	-71.50% (-0.14)	―	―
Jan 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.22 / 0.27	0.106	156.60% (+0.17)	―	―
Oct 25, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.14 / 0.15	0.068	119.12% (+0.08)	―	―
Jul 27, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.05 / 0.03	0.089	-61.80% (-0.05)	―	―

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AU:CIA Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 29, 2025	AU$4.86	AU$4.80	-1.23%
May 28, 2025	AU$4.14	AU$4.16	+0.46%
Jan 29, 2025	AU$5.42	AU$5.41	-0.18%
Oct 30, 2024	AU$5.64	AU$5.61	-0.51%

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FAQ

When does Champion Iron Ltd. (AU:CIA) report earnings?

Champion Iron Ltd. (AU:CIA) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

What is Champion Iron Ltd. (AU:CIA) earnings time?

Champion Iron Ltd. (AU:CIA) earnings time is at Oct 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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What is AU:CIA EPS forecast?

AU:CIA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.06.

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