Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Zinc Prices

Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE:NEXA) ranks among the best mineral stocks to invest in.

Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE:NEXA) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 27, highlighting a strong end to the year driven by higher zinc prices and stronger mining operations. The company reported earnings per share of $0.60, almost 20% higher than expected, while revenue of $903 million exceeded estimates by 16.5%.

The focal point was adjusted EBITDA, which hit $300 million in Q4, up 61% quarter-over-quarter and 53% year-over-year. The adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 33% in the quarter, from 24% in Q3 2025 and 27% in Q4 2024.

The mining division generated solid cost performance, with cash expenditures net of by-products at -$0.58 per pound and cost per standard mining ore at $56.40 per ton, both in line with or exceeding expectations.

Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE:NEXA), an operator in the global zinc mining and smelting industry, has a broad portfolio that includes six polymetallic mines in Peru and Brazil. The company focuses on sustainable growth through high-return assets that yield copper, lead, and zinc, along with other by-products.

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