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Outperform 74 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
C$49.00
▲(12.15% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:02/19/26
The score is driven primarily by solid overall financial health (low leverage) and a strong 2025 profitability recovery, supported by constructive technical trend signals. Positive earnings-call takeaways (strong free cash flow, liquidity, reserve growth, and a sizable buyback) further support the rating, while cash-conversion quality, cost pressures/Çöpler cash drag, and execution risk across multiple operations keep the score from moving higher.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet & liquidity
A conservatively financed balance sheet with low leverage and >$1B liquidity gives durable financial flexibility. It supports multi-year project funding, a $300M buyback, and buffers cyclical metal-price volatility, reducing refinancing and solvency risk over 2–6 months.
Material free cash flow generation
Sustained, sizable free cash flow in 2025 provides a durable internal funding source for sustaining capex, growth projects, and shareholder returns. Strong absolute FCF increases optionality for Hod Maden funding and buybacks even if commodity cycles fluctuate.
Reserve growth and high-quality pipeline
Significant reserve expansion and high-return development options (Hod Maden, CC&V) materially strengthen long-term production visibility. A larger resource base and attractive TRS economics underpin multi-year production growth and potential sustained free cash flow generation.
Negative Factors
Earnings and cash-flow volatility
Marked earnings and cash-flow volatility reduces predictability of earnings conversion and weakens confidence in recurring cash generation. This makes capital allocation and sustaining multi-year project spend riskier, and could constrain buybacks or growth if cash conversion falters.
Çöpler care & maintenance cash drag
An idled asset producing recurring quarterly cash outflows materially reduces consolidated free cash flow until restarted or resolved. This structural drag can persist for multiple quarters and limits available funds for other projects or returns until approvals and restart occur.
Hod Maden execution and funding risk
While high-return in model, Hod Maden needs substantial near-term capital and a positive JV construction decision. Execution, permitting and timing risks could delay or inflate costs, making projected production and NPV outcomes uncertain and concentrating funding risk over several years.

SSR Mining (SSRM) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

SSR Mining Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSSR Mining Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc deposits. Its projects include the Çöpler Gold mine located in Erzincan, Turkey; the Marigold mine located in Humboldt County, Nevada, the United States; the Seabee Gold Operation located in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Puna Operations in Jujuy, Argentina. The company was formerly known as Silver Standard Resources Inc. and changed its name to SSR Mining Inc. in August 2017. SSR Mining Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
How the Company Makes MoneySSR Mining generates revenue primarily through the sale of gold and silver produced from its mining operations. The company benefits from its diversified portfolio of mines and projects, which allows it to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in metal prices. Key revenue streams include the sale of refined gold and silver, as well as by-products from its mining processes. The company has also established strategic partnerships and joint ventures that enhance its operational capabilities and expand its resource base. Additionally, SSR Mining's focus on cost management and operational efficiency contributes to its profitability, allowing it to maintain competitive production costs in the precious metals market.

SSR Mining Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 17, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted multiple material operational and financial achievements: production above guidance, strong free cash flow, a robust balance sheet (>$1B liquidity), high‑value technical studies (Hod Maden and CC&V TRSs), and significant reserve expansion (~+40% YoY). These positives were tempered by cost pressures (royalties and share‑based compensation), ongoing care & maintenance costs at Çöpler, operational scheduling and blending issues at Marigold, a weak quarter at Seabee, and timing/phasing shifts at Puna. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance and reiterated capital allocation priorities (growth CapEx, Hod Maden pre-construction spend, and a $300M buyback). Overall, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights, indicating a positive outlook albeit with execution and timing risks on certain assets.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Q4 free cash flow of $106 million and full-year free cash flow of $252 million; excluding changes in working capital, full-year free cash flow exceeded $400 million, providing strong internal funding for growth and returns.
Robust Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended Q4 with $535 million in cash and total liquidity of over $1 billion, supporting a re-established share buyback program of up to $300 million.
Production Above Guidance
Full-year production of 447,000 gold equivalent ounces exceeded the midpoint of guidance; CC&V attributable production of 125,000 ounces in 2025 well above the prior top-end guidance of 110,000 ounces (≈+13.6% vs top-end).
Hod Maden TRS — Large, High-Grade Development Opportunity
Hod Maden technical report summary: 100% basis expected average production ~240,000 gold equivalent ounces/year (first 3 years) and ~220,000 (first 5 years); NPV of $1.7 billion and 39% IRR at consensus metal prices; expected average annual free cash flow of $328 million at consensus prices (≈$500 million at $4,900/oz gold). Remaining SSR investment expected to total $470 million; 2.5–3 year construction period once project decision is made.
CC&V TRS and Performance
Cripple Creek & Victor TRS: initial 12-year life-of-mine with $824 million NPV at consensus prices. CC&V generated >$200 million in mine-site free cash flow in 2025 versus the ~$100 million upfront transaction cost, demonstrating rapid accretive performance post-acquisition.
Puna Outperformance and Cash Generation
Puna exceeded its 2025 production guidance for the third consecutive year; Q4 production of 2.1 million silver ounces with Q4 AISC of $18.39/oz and full-year AISC of $14.24/oz; Puna delivered >$250 million in mine-site free cash flow in 2025.
Reserve and Resource Base Expansion
Year-end 2025 mineral reserves of 11 million gold equivalent ounces, up nearly 40% year-over-year (driven by consolidation of CC&V and Hod Maden plus drilling/model changes). Measured & indicated and inferred resources total nearly 15 million GEO, supporting future reserve growth.
2026 Production and Cost Guidance
Company production guidance for 2026: 450,000–535,000 gold equivalent ounces. Consolidated AISC guidance $2,360–$2,440/oz (or $2,180–$2,260/oz excluding Çöpler care & maintenance costs). Site-level guidance examples: Marigold 170,000–200,000 oz (AISC $2,320–$2,390), CC&V 125,000–150,000 oz (AISC $1,780–$1,850), Puna 6.25–7.0 million oz silver (AISC $20–$22/oz).
Negative Updates
Higher-Than-Forecast Costs Impacting AISC
Full-year consolidated AISC reached the top end of guidance due to higher-than-forecast royalty costs linked to higher gold prices and increased share-based compensation; this pushed AISC higher despite solid production.
Çöpler Currently on Care & Maintenance
Çöpler is not in operation; company expects cash care & maintenance costs of $20–$25 million per quarter in 2026 and is awaiting final approvals (e-storage facility and pad closure) while maintaining site integrity for potential restart — a recurring cash drag until resolved.
Operational Challenges at Marigold (Blending/Fines)
Marigold required additional technical work and schedule changes due to durable vs nondurable ore (fines) and blending requirements; this altered the short-term production schedule and led to higher sustaining capital investment in 2026 to address haulage and processing needs.
Seabee Weak Quarter and High Costs
Seabee Q4 production was low (~9,000 oz) with a high AISC of $3,433/oz; full-year 2026 guidance expects 60,000–70,000 oz with AISC $2,170–$2,240/oz, reflecting ongoing underground development and seasonality risks weighted to H2.
Timing Shifts at Puna vs Prior Study
2026 silver guidance (6.25–7.0M oz) is lower than the August 2025 study estimate (7–8M oz) due to timing and phasing changes; management describes this as a timing shift (ounces moved into later years) but it introduces near-term variability versus prior expectations.
Hod Maden Requires Significant Remaining Investment and Pending Decision
Hod Maden requires an expected remaining SSR investment of $470 million before construction and is subject to a joint-venture construction decision; while early site works are underway, full construction and cash returns depend on timing and approvals (execution risk and multi-year capital commitment).
Company Guidance
SSR provided detailed 2026 guidance and context: consolidated production of 450,000–535,000 gold‑equivalent ounces, AISC $2,360–$2,440/oz (or $2,180–$2,260/oz excluding Çöpler care & maintenance), Çöpler cash care & maintenance costs $20–$25M/quarter, and total gross spend of ~$150M in 2026; Marigold guidance 170,000–200,000 oz Au at AISC $2,320–$2,390/oz (55–60% H2 weighted) with $108M sustaining capex (70% H1 weighted); CC&V 125,000–150,000 oz at AISC $1,780–$1,850/oz (50–55% H2 weighted); Seabee 60,000–70,000 oz at AISC $2,170–$2,240/oz (≈60% H2 weighted); Puna 6.25–7.0M oz Ag at AISC $20–$22/oz; Hod Maden pre‑construction spend up to ~$15M/month with a 2.5–3 year build after a positive decision (TRS: 2,200 tpd plant, LOM grades 7.6 g/t Au and 1.3% Cu, recoveries ~87% Au/97% Cu, ~240k GEO p.a. first 3 years and 220k GEO p.a. first 5 years, ~$328M annual FCF at consensus or ~ $500M at $4,900/oz Au, $1.7B NPV and 39% IRR, SSR remaining investment ~$470M). Guidance is underpinned by Q4/2025 results: 120k GEO produced, 117k GEO sold at an average realized gold price of $4,142/oz, Q4 net income $181M ($0.84/sh) and adjusted net income $190M ($0.88/sh), Q4 free cash flow $106M and FY free cash flow $252M (>$400M ex‑working capital), year‑end cash $535M and total liquidity >$1B, and a Board‑approved share buyback program of up to $300M.

SSR Mining Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong 2025 rebound with higher revenue and solid margins, supported by a conservatively financed balance sheet (low leverage and healthy 2025 ROE). However, earnings and cash flows have been notably volatile (losses in 2023–2024), and 2025 cash conversion lagged net income, which tempers confidence in sustainability.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Profitability rebounded strongly in 2025, with revenue up ~16% and solid margins (gross margin ~36%, net margin ~24%), recovering from losses in 2023–2024. However, results have been volatile across the cycle (positive profits in 2020–2022, losses in 2023–2024), which tempers confidence in earnings stability despite the strong latest year.
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
The balance sheet looks conservatively financed with low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.10–0.15 across the period, ~0.12 in 2025) and a large equity base relative to total assets. Returns on equity are healthy again in 2025 (~11.5%) after turning negative in 2023–2024, suggesting underlying earning power but with notable recent variability.
Cash Flow
63
Positive
Cash generation improved materially in 2025 (operating cash flow ~$480M; free cash flow ~$246M; free cash flow up ~28%), following a weak 2024 (low operating cash flow and negative free cash flow). A key watch item is conversion quality: 2025 operating cash flow was below net income (about 0.78x), and free cash flow was about half of net income, indicating earnings are not fully translating into cash in the latest year even though absolute cash flow is positive.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.66B995.62M1.43B1.15B1.47B
Gross Profit592.53M351.39M408.77M498.29M878.35M
EBITDA687.17M-175.51M28.22M441.40M661.81M
Net Income402.68M-261.28M-98.01M194.14M368.08M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets6.08B5.19B5.39B5.25B5.21B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments574.57M417.35M513.34M695.73M1.06B
Total Debt411.89M345.18M327.22M406.59M487.63M
Total Liabilities1.78B1.24B1.08B1.13B1.16B
Stockholders Equity3.50B3.11B3.37B3.58B3.54B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow245.88M-103.40M198.30M23.38M444.18M
Operating Cash Flow480.11M40.13M421.73M160.90M608.99M
Investing Cash Flow-345.64M-143.12M-339.26M-236.28M-129.14M
Financing Cash Flow26.63M6.92M-182.26M-271.78M-319.77M

SSR Mining Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price43.69
Price Trends
50DMA
34.56
Positive
100DMA
32.72
Positive
200DMA
27.16
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
2.69
Negative
RSI
66.85
Neutral
STOCH
94.55
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:SSRM, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 43.69 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 37.67, above the 50-day MA of 34.56, and above the 200-day MA of 27.16, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 94.55 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:SSRM.

SSR Mining Risk Analysis

SSR Mining disclosed 61 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SSR Mining reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

SSR Mining Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$8.88B17.1411.97%33.74%
74
Outperform
C$8.07B22.7546.21%81.13%234.33%
71
Outperform
C$7.89B12.9819.88%5.33%143.67%
62
Neutral
C$10.08B137.539.79%151.45%1224.07%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
60
Neutral
$8.51B-53.48-162.67%-92.71%
52
Neutral
C$5.61B-100.86-5.19%-267.06%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:SSRM
SSR Mining
43.69
29.57
209.42%
TSE:NG
Novagold Resources New
19.43
14.94
332.74%
TSE:SEA
Seabridge Gold
53.72
38.55
254.12%
TSE:KNT
K92 Mining
33.17
23.70
250.26%
TSE:OLA
Orla Mining
29.67
19.67
196.73%
TSE:TXG
Torex Gold Resources
82.71
51.11
161.78%

SSR Mining Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
SSR Mining Lifts Reserves, Sets Higher 2026 Output and $300 Million Buyback
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

SSR Mining reported 2025 production of 447,207 gold equivalent ounces, slightly above guidance midpoint, alongside net income of $395.8 million and free cash flow of $241.6 million, supported by a year-end cash balance of $534.8 million and total liquidity exceeding $1 billion. The miner sharply expanded Proven and Probable reserves to 11 million gold equivalent ounces, an almost 40% annual increase boosted by the addition of CC&V and Hod Maden and higher price assumptions, issued 2026 guidance for up to 535,000 gold equivalent ounces, and authorized a new share buyback of up to $300 million, underscoring confidence in future cash generation and growth pipeline.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:SSRM) stock is a Buy with a C$50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SSR Mining stock, see the TSE:SSRM Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026