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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL)
:CMCL
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 19, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.3Last Year’s EPS
0.27Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 31, 2025
|% Change Since: 13.76%
|Next Earnings Date:May 19, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong financial performance with record profits and improved production and safety metrics. However, there are concerns about high costs, delayed feasibility studies, and electricity challenges. Exploration successes provide optimism for future growth.Company Guidance
During the Caledonia Mining Q4 Results Presentation, CEO Mark Learmonth detailed the company's financial and operational achievements for 2024. The company reported a record gross profit of nearly $77 million, marking an 86% increase from 2023, and a net attributable profit of just under $19 million, a substantial turnaround from a $4 million loss the previous year. Operating cash flow improved to nearly $42 million, compared to just less than $15 million in 2023. Production at the Blanket mine was within guidance, achieving 76,656 ounces for the year, a 1.6% improvement from 2023, with a record tonnage of 797,479 tonnes. The company declared a dividend of $0.14 for the quarter, totaling $0.56 for the year. Average realized gold prices increased to just over $2,600 per ounce in Q4, compared to just under $1,900 in the same quarter of the previous year. Caledonia also announced plans to extend the feasibility study period for the Bilboes project to optimize project economics and explore new opportunities, such as exporting concentrate, which could significantly reduce capital expenditure. Additionally, the company highlighted ongoing exploration success at Blanket and Motapa, further bolstered by recent management changes that have improved operational performance.Record Gross Profit and Net Attributable Profit
Achieved a record gross profit of nearly $77 million, up 86% from 2023. Net attributable profit was just under $19 million compared to a loss of $4 million in the previous year.
Strong Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow was nearly $42 million compared to less than $15 million in the previous year.
Production and Revenue Growth
Production was within guidance, with an average realized gold price of $2,600, supporting an increase in revenue and gross profit.
Safety and Production Improvements
Achieved 88 out of 100 accident-free days in Q4 and a production of 19,841 ounces in Q4, up from 18,992 ounces in Q3.
Dividend Declaration
Declared a dividend of $0.14 for the quarter, totaling $0.56 for the year.
Exploration Success
Good exploration results at Motapa with potential for more work, showing widespread mineralization over a 9 km strike length.
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CMCL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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CMCL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 31, 2025 | $11.48 | $12.35 | +7.58% |
| Nov 11, 2024 | $14.62 | $13.10 | -10.40% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $10.11 | $10.51 | +3.96% |
| May 13, 2024 | $9.92 | $9.65 | -2.72% |
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FAQ
When does Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) report earnings?
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) is schdueled to report earning on May 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) earnings time?
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) earnings time is at May 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CMCL EPS forecast?
CMCL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.3.
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