Franco-Nevada (FNV) Stock Overview
Operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
FNV Community Fair Values
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CA$5.0768.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
An Undervalued 3.3Moz Gold Project in Canada
Key takeaways Upside Gold is developing the Kena Gold Project, near the town of Nelson in the Kootenays region of southern British Columbia. Kena hosts a historical gold resource of 3.33 million ounces (561,000 ounces Indicated and 2.77 million ounces Inferred) across a 10,200-hectare land package.
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | CA$311.72 |
| 52 Week High | CA$388.22 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$210.19 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| 1 Month Change | -14.14% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.77% |
| 1 Year Change | 35.39% |
| 3 Year Change | 49.28% |
| 5 Year Change | 73.85% |
| Change since IPO | 1,950.79% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 04
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Commodity Leverage Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The Analyst Price Target for Franco-Nevada has been raised by CA$11.74, with analysts pointing to updated metal price assumptions, stronger projected profit margins near 72.0%, and the stock's leverage to commodity prices as key drivers for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Franco-Nevada point to a cluster of higher price targets, with analysts largely focused on metal price assumptions, asset specific developments and the company’s leverage to commodity prices when they think about valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 19
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Commodity Leverage Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have lifted Franco-Nevada's CA$ price targets, citing updated metal price forecasts, a continued focus on Cobre Panama and related permits, and the stock's leverage to commodity prices. Together, these factors support a slightly higher fair value and P/E assumption in current models.Narrative Update • Apr 03
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Commodity Upside
Analysts have lifted Franco-Nevada's average price target, with several recent CA$20 to CA$75 increases that cite updated commodity price forecasts, Cobre Panama progress and the company's exposure to metal prices as key drivers for the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franco-Nevada points to a wide range of views on how to price the stock, with several firms updating their models after new metal price forecasts, Cobre Panama progress and the latest company results.Narrative Update • Mar 20
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Higher Dividend Will Shape Future Cash Flows
Analysts have raised Franco-Nevada's fair value estimate to CA$393.11 from CA$369.94, reflecting updated views on Cobre Panama progress, transaction opportunities, and leverage to commodity prices that also underpin higher Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Franco-Nevada point to a mix of optimism and caution as analysts refine their targets around the updated fair value estimate and the latest company developments.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Commodity Leverage Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The Analyst Price Target for Franco-Nevada has been raised by CA$11.74, with analysts pointing to updated metal price assumptions, stronger projected profit margins near 72.0%, and the stock's leverage to commodity prices as key drivers for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Franco-Nevada point to a cluster of higher price targets, with analysts largely focused on metal price assumptions, asset specific developments and the company’s leverage to commodity prices when they think about valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 19
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Commodity Leverage Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have lifted Franco-Nevada's CA$ price targets, citing updated metal price forecasts, a continued focus on Cobre Panama and related permits, and the stock's leverage to commodity prices. Together, these factors support a slightly higher fair value and P/E assumption in current models.Narrative Update • Apr 03
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Commodity Upside
Analysts have lifted Franco-Nevada's average price target, with several recent CA$20 to CA$75 increases that cite updated commodity price forecasts, Cobre Panama progress and the company's exposure to metal prices as key drivers for the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franco-Nevada points to a wide range of views on how to price the stock, with several firms updating their models after new metal price forecasts, Cobre Panama progress and the latest company results.Narrative Update • Mar 20
FNV: Cobre Panama Progress And Higher Dividend Will Shape Future Cash Flows
Analysts have raised Franco-Nevada's fair value estimate to CA$393.11 from CA$369.94, reflecting updated views on Cobre Panama progress, transaction opportunities, and leverage to commodity prices that also underpin higher Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Franco-Nevada point to a mix of optimism and caution as analysts refine their targets around the updated fair value estimate and the latest company developments.
New Narrative • Mar 08
Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV): The High-Margin Gold Proxy – Anticipating the 2025 Year-End Results.
Franco-Nevada (FNV) remains the premier "gold-focused royalty and streaming" vehicle, trading at $352.86 CAD on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of the March 6, 2026, market close. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company operates a business model that is the envy of the mining world: it provides upfront capital to miners in exchange for a percentage of future production, allowing it to capture the full upside of rising gold prices without exposure to the crushing operational inflation or labor strikes that plague traditional miners.Narrative Update • Mar 05
FNV: Metal Price Revisions And Dividend Progress Will Shape Future Cash Flows
The analyst price target for Franco-Nevada has inched up to CA$280 as analysts incorporate updated 2026 metal price forecasts along with revised assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Franco-Nevada points to a mix of optimism around valuation support from updated metal price forecasts and caution around execution risk and stock positioning.Narrative Update • Feb 19
FNV: Future Cash Flow Resilience And Dividend Growth Will Temper Valuation Risks
Franco-Nevada's Analyst Price Target has been raised by CA$75 in our model, reflecting a series of recent target hikes from firms such as H.C. Wainwright, Stifel, CIBC, UBS, Scotiabank, and BofA as analysts update their assumptions around revenue growth, profitability, discount rates, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how Franco-Nevada's fundamentals and risk profile stack up against its current valuation, which helps explain the wide range of price target changes across the Street.Narrative Update • Feb 04
FNV: Future Royalty Cash Flows Will Support Rising Dividend And Metals Sentiment
Analysts have raised their price target for Franco-Nevada by about $13. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, following recent target increases from several firms alongside a downgrade from one broker.Analysis Article • Jan 29
Franco-Nevada Corporation's (TSE:FNV) Shares Climb 28% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Despite an already strong run, Franco-Nevada Corporation ( TSE:FNV ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28...Narrative Update • Jan 21
FNV: Future Royalty Cash Flows Will Balance Metals Strength And Sentiment Risks
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Franco-Nevada higher, using an updated fair value framework and making small adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions to reflect stronger support from persistently firm precious metals pricing and steady royalty cash flows. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Franco-Nevada reflects a mix of optimism around precious metals exposure and royalty cash flows, alongside some caution tied to sentiment and commodity price volatility.Narrative Update • Jan 06
FNV: Future Royalty Cash Flows Will Reflect Strong Precious Metal Pricing
The updated analyst price target for Franco-Nevada reflects a modest uplift in fair value to about $346, as analysts balance higher valuation multiples on cash-flowing royalty assets and stronger precious metals pricing with more cautious sentiment linked to recent gold price volatility. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franco-Nevada shows a split view, with some analysts lifting targets and ratings based on royalty asset quality and commodity pricing, while others point to sentiment risk around gold price volatility.Narrative Update • Dec 15
FNV: Future Royalty Cash Flows Will Benefit From Strong Precious Metal Prices
Analysts have modestly lowered their blended price target on Franco-Nevada by approximately $20 to around $225 per share. This reflects a balance between stronger royalty-driven cash flow potential amid firm commodity prices and heightened market volatility, as well as softer investor sentiment following the recent gold pullback.Narrative Update • Nov 30
FNV: Rising Precious Metal Prices And New Asset Contributions Will Drive Upside Momentum
The analyst consensus price target for Franco-Nevada has edged higher from approximately $341.26 to $343.38. Analysts cite ongoing strong commodity prices, updated royalty valuations, and continued optimism for key asset contributions as supporting factors behind the modest increase.Narrative Update • Nov 16
FNV: Ongoing Commodity Price Strength Will Drive Improved Earnings Momentum
Franco-Nevada's analyst price target has shifted modestly, rising from $337.23 to $341.26. Analysts incorporate adjustments for higher profit margins and update expectations based on persistent strength in commodity prices along with evolving market dynamics.Analysis Article • Nov 10
Franco-Nevada (TSE:FNV) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Franco-Nevada Corporation ( TSE:FNV ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. We did some digging, and we...Narrative Update • Nov 02
FNV: Precious Metals Rally and Asset Contributions Will Drive Shareholder Value
Analysts have raised Franco-Nevada’s price target from $323.50 to $337.23. They cite anticipated revenue growth, improving profit margins, and recent increases in precious metals prices as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Record Gold Prices And Acquisitions Will Unlock Future Markets
Franco-Nevada’s analyst price target was recently raised from approximately $304 to $323. Analysts cited robust outlooks for metals prices and continued strength in the company’s deal pipeline as supporting factors.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Record Gold Prices And Acquisitions Will Unlock Future Markets
Franco-Nevada's analyst price target was increased significantly, rising from approximately $285 to $304. Analysts cited robust earnings outperformance and enduring optimism around the company's commodity exposure and deal pipeline.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Record Gold Prices And Acquisitions Will Unlock Future Markets
Analysts modestly raised Franco-Nevada’s price target to CA$284.81, citing improved financial models and a strong deal pipeline while maintaining a balanced outlook given current sector and commodity conditions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited updated financial models after the Q2 report, prompting modest price target increases.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Record Gold Prices And Acquisitions Will Unlock Future Markets
Franco-Nevada’s modest price target increase reflects analyst confidence in the company’s resilient deal pipeline and robust asset quality, resulting in a new consensus analyst price target of CA$279.07. Analyst Commentary Modest upward price target revisions followed the Q2 report and related model updates.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Franco-Nevada Corporation Just Recorded A 15% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
TSX:FNV 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Franco-Nevada's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Franco-Nevada (TSE:FNV) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Calculating The Fair Value Of Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSE:FNV)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Franco-Nevada is CA$210 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
New Narrative • Apr 24
Acquisitions And Cobre Panama Mining Projects Will Shape Bright Future
Strategic acquisitions and mine contributions are expected to boost revenue growth and earnings significantly in 2025.Shareholder Returns
| FNV | CA Metals and Mining | CA Market | |
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| 7D | -0.5% | 8.7% | 1.0% |
| 1Y | 35.4% | 94.1% | 34.0% |
Return vs Industry: FNV underperformed the Canadian Metals and Mining industry which returned 94.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FNV exceeded the Canadian Market which returned 34% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FNV volatility | |
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| FNV Average Weekly Movement | 5.8% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 11.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 17.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 4.0% |
Stable Share Price: FNV has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: FNV's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1986 | n/a | Paul Brink | www.franco-nevada.com |
Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. The company operates through Precious Metals, Other Mining and Energy segments. It also manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent.
Franco-Nevada Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| FNV fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$61.71b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$1.52b |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$2.46b |
39.6x
P/E Ratio24.4x
P/S RatioIs FNV overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FNV income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.80b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$164.30m |
| Gross Profit | US$1.64b |
| Other Expenses | US$527.70m |
| Earnings | US$1.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 12, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.77 |
| Gross Margin | 90.89% |
| Net Profit Margin | 61.64% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did FNV perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.8%
Current Dividend Yield26%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 15:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Franco-Nevada Corporation is covered by 31 analysts. 6 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 |
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| Harriet Li | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Farooq Hamed | Barclays |
| Matthew Murphy | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |