Kinross Gold Corporation reported third‑quarter 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations, with earnings per share of $0.44 versus a consensus estimate of $0.39 and revenue of $1.80 billion compared with a consensus of $1.53 billion. The company’s operating cash flow reached a record $686.7 million, and it raised its annualized dividend to $0.14 per share while increasing its 2025 share‑buyback target to $600 million.
The earnings beat was driven by a combination of higher realized gold prices and disciplined cost management. Gold prices averaged $3,460 per ounce in Q3 2025, up from $2,477 per ounce a year earlier, which lifted revenue and contributed to a 26% year‑over‑year increase. At the same time, Kinross maintained its all‑in sustaining cost (AISC) at $1,500 per ounce, the upper end of its guidance range, but still below the $1,530 per ounce level that would have eroded the margin. The company’s ability to keep AISC near the lower end of the range while benefiting from higher prices explains the EPS beat.
Revenue growth was largely a result of stronger performance in the company’s core mining operations. The Q3 2025 revenue of $1.802 billion represented a 26% increase over the $1.432 billion reported in Q3 2024, driven by higher gold output and a favorable mix of high‑margin projects. The company’s operating margin expanded to $2,310 per gold‑equivalent ounce sold, up 54% from the prior year, reflecting both pricing power and efficient cost control.
Kinross’s record free‑cash‑flow of $686.7 million underscores the company’s robust cash‑generating capability in a high‑price environment. The strong cash flow enabled the firm to enhance its return‑to‑shareholder program, raising the dividend by 17% and setting a new total capital‑return target of approximately $750 million for 2025, which includes the $600 million buyback target.
The company’s 2025 guidance remains unchanged: production of 2.0 million gold‑equivalent ounces and an AISC of $1,500 per ounce. Management noted that the AISC is tracking toward the higher end of the guidance range due to higher royalties and a higher proportion of sustaining capital expenditures, but the company remains confident that it can maintain profitability within the projected parameters.
Management highlighted the company’s confidence in its financial position, stating, “We are pleased to announce enhancements to our return‑of‑capital program as a result of our robust financial position and strong free cash flow, and we are now aiming to return approximately $750 million through both share buybacks and dividends.” The market reaction reflected this confidence, with analysts raising price targets and upgrading the credit outlook to positive, citing the company’s strong margins, cash‑flow generation, and disciplined capital allocation.
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