Shares of Coeur Mining (CDE) skyrocketed 10.12% in Thursday's intraday trading, building on its pre-market momentum following the release of its outstanding first-quarter earnings report. The precious metals mining company significantly outperformed analyst expectations, showcasing robust financial growth and operational efficiency.
Coeur Mining reported adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, dramatically surpassing the consensus estimate of breakeven results. This marks a substantial turnaround from the loss of 5 cents per share reported in the same quarter last year. The company's revenue surged an impressive 69% year-over-year to $360.06 million, comfortably beating the Wall Street forecast of $317.76 million. Additionally, Coeur Mining posted a quarterly net income of $33.35 million, further underlining its strong financial position.
The market's enthusiastic response to Coeur Mining's earnings report is mirrored in analyst sentiment. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy," with 9 "strong buy" or "buy" recommendations. Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Coeur Mining stands at $9.50, suggesting potential upside from current levels. As the company continues to capitalize on favorable precious metals market conditions and demonstrate operational excellence, investors appear increasingly optimistic about its future prospects in the competitive mining sector.