Franco-Nevada

Renaissance Technologies reduced its Franco-Nevada holding to 2.2 million shares in Q1 2026, a 10% decline from the prior quarter. Franco-Nevada reported revenue up 77% year-over-year to $650.7 million and adjusted net income up 123% to $458.3 million, or $2.38 per share, beating consensus. Gross margin widened to 80.9% and margin per Gold Equivalent Ounce rose 77% to $4,534. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Franco-Nevada posted record Q1 2026 revenue, operating cash flow, adjusted EBITDA and net income, driven by higher precious metal prices and recent acquisitions. The company completed four transactions during the quarter, noted strong asset performance (notably Antamina, Côté and Porcupine) and expects Q2 strength from higher oil prices and commodity momentum. Franco-Nevada highlighted sustainability progress including an MSCI ESG upgrade to AAA, reported $3.4 billion of available capital and said it has a robust pipeline of business development opportunities. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Franco-Nevada entered a $100-million gold streaming agreement with Orezone to finance Orezone’s takeover of the Casa Berardi mine and other Quebec assets from Hecla. In the first five years Franco‑Nevada will receive fixed deliveries of 1,625 ounces of gold per quarter (6,500 ounces/year); thereafter it will receive 5.0% of production from Casa Berardi and the Quebec assets (excluding Heva‑Hosco) and 2.5% from the Heva‑Hosco project. Franco‑Nevada will pay 20% of the spot gold price per ounce. The transaction is expected to be funded from existing cash (cash on hand: $0.9 billion as of 30.09.2025) and is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, subject to takeover approval. » More on de.investing.com