Record Free Cash Flow and Strong Cash Generation
Generated $3.8 billion in cash flow from operations after working capital and a record $3.1 billion in free cash flow for the quarter, despite typical seasonal working capital headwinds.
Robust Profitability Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA of $5.2 billion and adjusted net income of $2.90 per diluted share for the quarter.
Solid Production Volumes
Produced 1.3 million ounces of gold, 50 thousand tonnes of copper, and 9 million ounces of silver in Q1, with silver and copper volumes supporting a favourable byproduct cost profile.
All-in Sustaining Cost Performance
Q1 gold all-in sustaining costs of $1,029 per ounce on a byproduct basis, below full-year guidance.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Returned approximately $2.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases, repurchased $2.4 billion since the last call (total repurchases to date ~$6 billion), and the board authorized an additional $6 billion share repurchase program; per-share free cash flow is already 6% higher due to repurchases.
Noncore Divestiture Proceeds
Received approximately $321 million after tax this quarter from sales of equity investments and contingent payments; total after-tax proceeds from noncore divestitures now exceed $4.6 billion.
Operational Resilience and Project Milestones
Cadia recovery activities progressing with underground power and dewatering restored; Tanami Expansion 2 primary crusher commissioned and materials handling on track for end of Q2; PC23 and PC12 at Cadia tracking to plan; Ahafo North ramp-up progressing in line with plan; Peñasquito delivered strong co-product (silver and zinc) production while processing stockpiles.
Maintained 2026 Guidance
Management reiterates full-year production guidance of 5.3 million ounces for 2026 and is maintaining cost and capital guidance despite recent energy price increases.
Disciplined Capital Spend
Sustaining capital of $381 million and development capital of $239 million spent in Q1; full-year development capital guidance remains $1.4 billion and is weighted to the second half.
Safety Outcome Following Cadia Event
Following the April seismic event at Cadia, all underground personnel were brought to surface with no injuries; damage reported as limited and tailings and surface infrastructure sustained no damage.