Record Net Sales
Net sales reached a record $13.4 billion in 2025, up 17% versus 2024, driven by higher by-product volumes and improved metal prices.
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Margins
Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $7.8 billion for 2025, a 22% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 58% for the year (56% in 2024) and Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 billion, up 53% with a Q4 margin of 60% (54% in Q4 2024).
Record Net Income and Improved Profitability
Net income for 2025 was a record $4.3 billion, up 28% year-over-year. Q4 net income was $1,038 million, a 65% increase versus Q4 2024. Net income margin rose to 32% for 2025 (30% in 2024).
Strong Operating Cash Flow
Cash flow from operating activities totaled $4.8 billion in 2025, up 8% versus 2024, mainly driven by higher net income.
By-product Production and Price Tailwinds
Significant by-product improvements: mined zinc production rose 36% in 2025 (+52,500 tons from Buenavista), mined silver production increased 15% (24 million ounces produced), and molybdenum production was 31,200 tons (+7% YoY). By-product revenue credits totaled $920 million ($1.77/lb) in Q4, up 3% versus prior quarter.
Favorable Metal Price Environment
Copper prices rose strongly (LME copper +21% Q4 vs Q4 2024; COMEX +22%), molybdenum prices up 5% Q4 vs Q4 2024, silver prices up materially (average $54.48/oz in the quarter, cited as a 74% increase) and zinc price up 4.3% Q4 vs Q4 2024—supporting revenue and margins.
Capital Investment Progress and Project Visibility
2025 capex was $1.3 billion (a 29% increase YoY); long-term capital program exceeds $20.5 billion. Tia Maria is 24% complete with ~$800 million committed and forecasted 2026 cash out of ~$508 million; projected first production H2 2027 and 120,000 tpy by 2028.
Shareholder Returns and ESG Recognition
Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per share. ESG accreditations include The Copper Mark for three mines (Buenavista, Toquepala, Cuajone) and safety recognition for La Caridad SX-EW; continued community investments and public works programs in Peru.