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AG Reports Y/Y Jump in Q2 Silver-Equivalent Production, Raises Outlook
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Key Takeaways
AG produced 7.9M AgEq ounces in 2Q25, a 48% Y/Y jump, driven by a 76% rise in silver output.
Cerro Los Gatos added 2.44M AgEq ounces, including 1.52M silver ounces and key base metals.
AG raised the 2025 guidance to 30.6-32.6M AgEq ounces, up from 27.8-31.2M previously.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG - Free Report) announced that its total production reached 7.9 million silver-equivalent (AgEq) ounces in the second quarter of 2025. The figure includes 3.7 million silver ounces and 33,865 gold ounces. The AgEq ounces produced marked a solid 48% year-over-year increase, attributed to a 76% surge in silver production.
In January 2025, First Majestic completed the acquisition of Gatos Silver, Inc., gaining a 70% interest in the high-quality and long-life Cerro Los Gatos Silver underground mine. This deal solidified AG’s position as an intermediate primary silver producer. Total silver production in the second quarter included a contribution of 1.5 million ounces from Cerro Los Gatos.
First Majestic’s Mine Performances in Q2
In the second quarter of 2025, the San Dimas mine produced 2.46 million AgEq ounces, consisting of 1.24 million ounces of silver and 12,472 ounces of gold. Silver equivalent production increased 17% year over year, aided by a 9% increase in silver production and a 4% rise in gold output.
The Santa Elena mine produced 2.32 million AgEq ounces (down 10% year over year), consisting of 306,224 ounces of silver and 20,637 ounces of gold.
La Encantada produced 628,105 ounces of silver, up 7% from the second quarter of 2024. The upside was driven by 20% growth in ore processed and an 8% increase in silver recovery, somewhat offset by lower silver grades.
Cerro Los Gatos contributed 2.4 million AgEq ounces (on a 70% basis), which consisted of 1.52 million ounces of silver and 706 ounces of gold. It also contributed 16.1 million pounds of zinc and 9 million pounds of lead to First Majestic’s total production number.
AG Updates 2025 Outlook
Backed by a strong second-quarter performance, the company is increasing its full-year consolidated production guidance to 30.6-32.6 million AgEq ounces, up from the previously announced 27.8-31.2 million AgEq ounces.
First Majestic Stock’s Price Performance
The company’s shares have risen 26.9% in the past year compared with the industry's 20.1% growth.
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AG’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
First Majestic currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.27 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 53.4%. Carpenter Technology shares skyrocketed 111% last year.
SSR Mining has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 58.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SSRM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.25 per share, implying a year-over-year upsurge of 346%. SSR Mining’s stock soared 88.6% last year.
ATI has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.54%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATI’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.01 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 22.4%. ATI shares jumped 54% last year.
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AG Reports Y/Y Jump in Q2 Silver-Equivalent Production, Raises Outlook
Key Takeaways
First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG - Free Report) announced that its total production reached 7.9 million silver-equivalent (AgEq) ounces in the second quarter of 2025. The figure includes 3.7 million silver ounces and 33,865 gold ounces. The AgEq ounces produced marked a solid 48% year-over-year increase, attributed to a 76% surge in silver production.
In January 2025, First Majestic completed the acquisition of Gatos Silver, Inc., gaining a 70% interest in the high-quality and long-life Cerro Los Gatos Silver underground mine. This deal solidified AG’s position as an intermediate primary silver producer. Total silver production in the second quarter included a contribution of 1.5 million ounces from Cerro Los Gatos.
First Majestic’s Mine Performances in Q2
In the second quarter of 2025, the San Dimas mine produced 2.46 million AgEq ounces, consisting of 1.24 million ounces of silver and 12,472 ounces of gold. Silver equivalent production increased 17% year over year, aided by a 9% increase in silver production and a 4% rise in gold output.
The Santa Elena mine produced 2.32 million AgEq ounces (down 10% year over year), consisting of 306,224 ounces of silver and 20,637 ounces of gold.
La Encantada produced 628,105 ounces of silver, up 7% from the second quarter of 2024. The upside was driven by 20% growth in ore processed and an 8% increase in silver recovery, somewhat offset by lower silver grades.
Cerro Los Gatos contributed 2.4 million AgEq ounces (on a 70% basis), which consisted of 1.52 million ounces of silver and 706 ounces of gold. It also contributed 16.1 million pounds of zinc and 9 million pounds of lead to First Majestic’s total production number.
AG Updates 2025 Outlook
Backed by a strong second-quarter performance, the company is increasing its full-year consolidated production guidance to 30.6-32.6 million AgEq ounces, up from the previously announced 27.8-31.2 million AgEq ounces.
First Majestic Stock’s Price Performance
The company’s shares have risen 26.9% in the past year compared with the industry's 20.1% growth.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
AG’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
First Majestic currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) , SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM - Free Report) and ATI Inc. (ATI - Free Report) . These three companies currently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.27 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 53.4%. Carpenter Technology shares skyrocketed 111% last year.
SSR Mining has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 58.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SSRM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.25 per share, implying a year-over-year upsurge of 346%. SSR Mining’s stock soared 88.6% last year.
ATI has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.54%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATI’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.01 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 22.4%. ATI shares jumped 54% last year.