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Pan American Silver (PAAS) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

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Analysts on Wall Street project that Pan American Silver (PAAS - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 95.4% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $1.16 billion, increasing 43.2% from the same quarter last year.

Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 6% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Pan American Silver metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Ounces Produce - Gold (Silver and Gold Production)' should arrive at 176 thousands of ounces. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 179 thousands of ounces in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Ounces Produce - Silver (Silver and Gold Production)' reaching 6476 thousands of ounces. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 5094 thousands of ounces.

The consensus estimate for 'Ounce Production - La Colorada Operation - Silver' stands at 1468 thousands of ounces. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 1507 thousands of ounces in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Ounce Production - Huaron Operation - Silver' of 806 thousands of ounces. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 844 thousands of ounces.

Analysts predict that the 'Ounce Production - San Vicente Operation - Silver' will reach 694 thousands of ounces. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 755 thousands of ounces in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Ounce Production - Dolores Operation - Silver' should come in at 109 thousands of ounces. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 291 thousands of ounces.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Ounce Production - Dolores Operation - Gold' will reach 5 thousands of ounces. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 10 thousands of ounces.

Analysts expect 'Ounce Production - Shahuindo Operation - Silver' to come in at 57 thousands of ounces. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 60 thousands of ounces in the same quarter last year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Ounce Production - Shahuindo Operation - Gold' at 28 thousands of ounces. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 34 thousands of ounces in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Ounce Production - Timmins Operation - Gold' will reach 27 thousands of ounces. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 25 thousands of ounces.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Average Realized Prices per ounce - Silver' will likely reach $73.70 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $32.91 .

Analysts forecast 'Average Realized Prices per ounce - Gold' to reach $4632.88 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $3305.00 in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Shares of Pan American Silver have demonstrated returns of +8.9% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.3% change. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), PAAS is expected to lag the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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