AGNICO EAGLE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS, INCLUDING RECORD QUARTERLY OPERATING MARGINS AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME

30 April 2026

TORONTO, April 30, 2026 /CNW/ - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) (TSX: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026.

"We delivered a solid start to 2026, achieving record operating margins while production and costs tracked well to plan. With gold production expected to be weighted to a stronger second half of the year, we are managing cost volatility through disciplined execution and asset optimization, supported by our regional operating model. This positions us well to deliver on our full year guidance," said Ammar Al-Joundi, Agnico Eagle's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited by the strong progress across our industry leading growth pipeline and are beginning to look beyond the 20–30% production growth already expected over the next decade, with our recently announced proposed acquisitions in Finland marking a milestone in our next phase of long-term growth. At the same time, we remain committed to returning value to shareholders, through our dividend and the expansion of our share repurchase program."

First quarter 2026 highlights:

  • Solid quarterly performance, in line with plan – Payable gold production1 was 825,109 ounces, representing approximately 24% of the mid-point of the full year production guidance, at production costs per ounce of $1,158, total cash costs per ounce2 of $1,093 and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") per ounce2 of $1,483. The solid operating performance was led by Detour Lake, Canadian Malartic and Fosterville
  • Record quarterly operating margins and adjusted net income – Solid production, combined with higher realized gold prices of $4,861 per ounce in the first quarter, resulted in record operating margins and adjusted net income. The Company reported quarterly net income of $1,695 million or $3.39 per share and record adjusted net income3 of $1,706 million or $3.41 per share. The Company generated cash provided by operating activities of $1,346 million or $2.69 per share and free cash flow3 of $732 million or $1.46 per share, which included the impact of a $1.3 billion payment for the remaining cash tax liability related to the 2025 taxation year. Total cash taxes paid in the first quarter were $1.8 billion, approximately 50% of the expected cash taxes for 2026
  • Financial strength continues to grow through robust cash generation – The Company increased its cash balance by $246 million to $3,112 million as at March 31, 2026, resulting in a net cash4 position of $2,915 million with total debt outstanding of $197 million as at March 31, 2026. Reflecting this strong financial profile, Fitch Ratings upgraded the Company's long-term issuer default rating from BBB+ to A? in April 2026
  • Annual gold production and cost guidance reiterated – Full year expected payable gold production in 2026 remains unchanged at 3.3 to 3.5 million ounces, with production now weighted approximately 48% to the first half of the year and 52% to the second half. Full year total cash costs per ounce and AISC per ounce in 2026 remain unchanged at $1,020 to $1,120 and $1,400 to $1,550, respectively. While the Company is subject to cost uncertainty, including fuel price volatility as a result of ongoing geopolitical events, the Company's regional operating strategy, focused on local procurement and resilient supply chains, is expected to mitigate potential cost impacts. Further details are set out in the 2026 Guidance Summary section below
  • Continued commitment to shareholder returns and expected renewal and increase of NCIB – The Company returned a total of $375 million to shareholders during the first quarter of 2026, including the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share and the repurchase of 721,211 common shares under its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). Share repurchases were completed at an average price of $207.68 per share for total consideration of $150 million. As previously disclosed, the Company intends to seek approval from the TSX to renew the NCIB for another year on substantially the same terms, with an increase to its internal limit on purchases of common shares to $2 billion. Additional details will be provided at the time of the renewal
  • 2025 Sustainability Report published – The Company released its 17th annual Sustainability Report on April 30, 2026, demonstrating its commitment to operating in a safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner

 

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