Nexa is an integrated polymetallic miner and zinc smelter with long-life operations in Brazil and Peru and over 65 years of industry experience. The company highlights Cajamarquilla as the largest zinc smelter in the Americas. The company's consolidated mining C1 cash cost ended approximately 48% below the annual guidance range, demonstrating strong cost discipline and operational efficiency.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company's stock has seen a remarkable 97.5% return over the past year despite recent volatility. While Nexa has not been profitable over the last twelve months, analysts expect the company to become profitable this year, with EPS forecast at $0.82 for 2025. Strong cost discipline and financial management have helped strengthen the company's financial position, with Nexa achieving a "Good" overall financial health score.
Top Insights
Achieved zinc production of 316,000 tonnes for 2025 with Aripuanã, Cerro Lindo, and Atacocha performing at upper end of guidance ranges.
Faced temporary suspension of production at Atacocha mine in Peru due to illegal road blockade, but with no material impact to date.
Completed sale of Exclusive Prospecting Licenses in Namibia, divesting non-core assets as part of strategic portfolio optimization.
Appears slightly undervalued based on Fair Value estimates, with analyst price targets ranging from $5 to $15.
Named Competitors
Zinc Mining & Smelting — Diversified mining and commodities company with major zinc operations
Polymetallic Mining — Large-scale mining company with copper, zinc, and coal operations
Zinc Production — Zinc-focused miner with global operations
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Achieved 2025 mining guidance with strong production performance across all metals
(February 2026) Temporary suspension of Atacocha production due to community road blockade in Peru
(Late 2025) Completed sale of Namibia exploration licenses to Midnab Resources
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