Overview
* New Gold ( NGD ) Q2 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations, revenue missed estimates
* Record quarterly free cash flow of $63 mln driven by Rainy River
* Company on track to meet annual production guidance, exploration supports growth
Outlook
* Company expects increased gold production in second half of 2025
* New Gold ( NGD ) on track to meet 2025 guidance of 325,000-365,000 oz gold
* Company anticipates higher copper and gold production at New Afton
* New Gold ( NGD ) sees improved copper and gold recoveries post upgrades
Result Drivers
* RAINY RIVER PRODUCTION - Record production month at Rainy River in June, driving record quarterly free cash flow
* NEW AFTON PERFORMANCE - B3 cave at New Afton exceeded expectations, contributing to higher head grades
* MILL IMPROVEMENTS - Improved mill performance at Rainy River supports processing of higher-grade material
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 Miss $308.40 $320.90
Revenue mln mln (1
Analyst)
Q2 Beat $0.11 $0.1 (5
Adjusted Analysts
EPS )
Q2 Beat $89.80 $80.70
Adjusted mln mln (1
Net Analyst)
Income
Q2 Net $68.60
Income mln
Q2 $111 mln
Operatin
g
Expenses
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the gold peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for New Gold Inc ( NGD ) is C$7.75, about 21.9% above its July 25 closing price of C$6.05
* The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)