Capstone Copper Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Capstone Copper's CEO is Cashel Meagher, appointed in Jan 2022, has a tenure of 4.33 years. total yearly compensation is $2.85M, comprised of 20.5% salary and 79.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.06% of the company’s shares, worth CA$4.99M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.5 years and 3.6 years respectively.
Key information
Cashel Meagher
Chief executive officer
US$2.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 20.54% |
| CEO tenure | 4.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 3.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
CS: Mantoverde Execution And Labor Stability Will Support Higher Future P E Multiple
Capstone Copper's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by about CA$0.40, as analysts factor in more conservative revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate, while still projecting broadly similar profitability and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Capstone Copper has centered on recalibrated price targets and rating changes, with a mix of cautious and constructive views.
CS: Deferred Mantoverde Inflection Is Expected To Support Future Share Outperformance
Capstone Copper's updated fair value estimate has been trimmed by about CA$1.10 to CA$16.07 as analysts adjust price targets around CA$15.50 to CA$19.00, citing more conservative assumptions on growth, margins and timing of the Mantoverde driven production and cost inflection. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Capstone Copper shows price targets clustering in a CA$15.50 to CA$19.00 range, with several revisions as analysts reset expectations around Mantoverde timelines, cost improvements and medium term production plans.CS: Mantoverde Execution And Labor Stability Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Capstone Copper's updated fair value estimate edges higher, with the implied analyst price target tightening around the CA$15 to CA$19 range as analysts factor in slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, along with revised P/E assumptions and mixed rating and target changes in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Capstone Copper shows a mix of rating changes and price target adjustments, with investors weighing updated guidance and project timelines against longer term growth expectations and valuation assumptions.
CS: Later Mantoverde Inflection Will Support Future Margin Upside Potential
Capstone Copper's updated narrative reflects a modest reset in analyst expectations, with recent Street research trimming individual price targets into a CA$15.50 to CA$19.00 range as analysts factor in lower projected revenue growth, higher discount rates, and a later production and cost inflection tied to Mantoverde, while still assuming stronger profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Capstone Copper reflects a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and rethinking how much execution risk and timing risk to build into their models.CS: Mantoverde Execution And Labor Resolution Will Shape Upside Potential
Our updated narrative for Capstone Copper reflects a higher implied fair value of CA$19.77 from CA$13.00, aligning with recent Street price target revisions clustered around CA$15 to CA$19, where analysts point to timing shifts in the Mantoverde ramp up and adjusted growth and margin expectations, echoed in our more conservative revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Capstone Copper shows a mix of renewed caution and ongoing optimism, with most published work clustering price targets in the mid teens to high teens and centering the debate on execution risk at Mantoverde and the timing of the next production and cost inflection.CS: Future Production And Cost Improvements Will Support Share Outperformance
Our fair value estimate for Capstone Copper has risen from CA$15.42 to CA$17.16, reflecting analysts' recent adjustments to price targets and updated views on the timing of production and cost improvements. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Capstone Copper shows a mix of optimism about long term growth potential and caution around execution timing, which helps explain the shift in fair value estimates and price targets.CS: Mantoverde Strike Risk Will Limit Upside Despite Recent Rating Optimism
Analysts have raised their price target on Capstone Copper to C$14.00 from C$13.41, citing a series of recent target increases and a more constructive stance from several research firms regarding the company’s outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Capstone Copper shows a mix of optimism around the company’s prospects and some caution around how much upside is already reflected in the share price.CS: Fair Value View Will Balance Mantoverde Strike Risk And Upgraded Outlook
Narrative Update The implied fair value estimate for Capstone Copper has moved from about C$8.34 to roughly C$14.06, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, reflected in the recent C$1 to C$3 price target increases from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Capstone Copper shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their price targets and at least one turning more neutral on the shares.CS: Higher Precious Metal Prices Will Support Future Share Outperformance
Analysts have kept our fair value estimate for Capstone Copper steady while incorporating a modestly lower discount rate and slightly higher revenue growth assumptions. These adjustments help explain recent Street price targets clustering in the C$13 to C$17 range.CS: Higher Precious Metal Prices Will Drive Future Share Outperformance
The analyst price target for Capstone Copper has edged higher to approximately C$15.42 from C$15.08, as analysts factor in stronger expected revenue growth, modestly higher margins and sector wide target increases following multiple upward revisions from the Street, despite at least one recent downgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent wave of target hikes materially lifts the implied upside for Capstone Copper, with several price objectives now sitting in the mid teens to high teens in Canadian dollars.Is Now The Time To Put Capstone Copper (TSE:CS) On Your Watchlist?
Dec 19
CS: Higher Gold Price Outlook Will Drive Future Share Outperformance
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Capstone Copper slightly higher to about C$15.08 from C$15.01, citing stronger long term revenue growth assumptions and a higher sector multiple outlook that more than offset modestly lower margin forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a generally constructive but more balanced stance on Capstone Copper, as higher price targets and new positive initiations are tempered by at least one move to the sidelines.CS: Rising Gold Prices Will Drive Share Outperformance After Recent Project Developments
Capstone Copper’s analyst price target has been modestly reduced to C$15.01 from C$15.01, as analysts adjust their expectations in response to recent changes in growth and profitability outlooks. This reflects mixed sector research updates.CS: Higher Metals Prices Will Drive Share Upside After Recent Project Milestones
Capstone Copper’s analyst price target has increased from C$13.72 to C$15.01. Analysts cite recent sector price target revisions and an improved outlook amid rising metals prices as the main drivers for the upward adjustment.Analysts Boost Capstone Copper Price Targets Amid Growing Optimism and Positive Company Developments
Capstone Copper's average analyst price target has risen from approximately C$12.09 to C$13.72. Analysts cite improving revenue growth and profit margin forecasts in their reassessment of the company's outlook.Mantoverde Optimized And Santo Domingo Will Increase Copper Production
Analysts have raised their price target for Capstone Copper from $11.24 to $12.09. They cite improved revenue growth forecasts and stronger profit margin expectations as the reasons for this adjustment.Mantoverde Optimized And Santo Domingo Will Increase Copper Production
Capstone Copper’s future P/E has risen notably from 18.17x to 25.42x, suggesting increased expected earnings growth or higher investor optimism, with the consensus analyst price target remaining essentially steady at CA$11.24. What's in the News Sulphide copper production at the Mantoverde mine in Chile has returned to full operating rates after motor failures in both ball mill drive motors; five days of planned maintenance remain scheduled for the end of September.Capstone Copper Corp. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Aug 03Capstone Copper Corp.'s (TSE:CS) Revenues Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Jul 31Capstone Copper (TSE:CS) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Jun 18
New Projects At Mantoverde And Santo Domingo Will Expand Future Copper Production
Successful ramp-up at Mantoverde and optimization projects could reduce costs and increase production, potentially enhancing future earnings and net margins.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$425m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$585k | US$316m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$311m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$76m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$81m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$83m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$87m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$491k | -US$102m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$110m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$43m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$68m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$458k | US$122m |
Compensation vs Market: Cashel's total compensation ($USD2.85M) is below average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD4.16M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Cashel's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Cashel Meagher (52 yo)
4.3yrs
Tenure
US$2,848,153
Compensation
Mr. Cashel Aran Meagher, P.Geo., P.Eng., serves as President at Capstone Copper Corp. (formerly known as Capstone Mining Corp.) since January 5, 2022 and serves as CEO & Director since May 02, 2025 and ser...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 4.3yrs | US$2.85m | 0.060% CA$ 5.0m | |
| CFO & Senior VP | 8.1yrs | US$1.68m | 0.16% CA$ 13.0m | |
| Senior VP & COO | 1yr | US$1.89m | 0.010% CA$ 865.2k | |
| Senior VP of Risk & ESG | 12.3yrs | US$1.24m | 0.033% CA$ 2.7m | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | 3.9yrs | US$1.14m | 0.00076% CA$ 62.9k | |
| Senior Vice President of Technical Services | 4yrs | no data | 0.016% CA$ 1.3m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | 3yrs | no data | 0.00021% CA$ 17.4k | |
| Vice President of Legal & Compliance | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| VP & Treasurer | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Manager | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Manager of Mantoverde | no data | no data | no data |
3.5yrs
Average Tenure
49.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: CS's management team is considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1yr | US$2.85m | 0.060% CA$ 5.0m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 7.1yrs | US$218.57k | 0.016% CA$ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$207.64k | 0.0013% CA$ 103.5k | |
| Non-Executive Chair | 4.2yrs | US$3.22m | 1.44% CA$ 119.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$185.78k | 0.0039% CA$ 325.4k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$200.35k | 0.0026% CA$ 216.9k | |
| Independent Director | 4.2yrs | US$207.64k | 0.00054% CA$ 44.7k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | US$185.78k | no data |
3.6yrs
Average Tenure
61.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: CS's board of directors are considered experienced (3.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 11:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Capstone Copper Corp. is covered by 48 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Stefan Ioannou | ATB Cormark |
| Stefan Ioannou | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Daniel Morgan | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |