Hudbay Minerals Inc.

NYSE:HBM Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.5b

Hudbay Minerals Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Hudbay Minerals is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 6.1% and 10.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.4% in 3 years.

Key information

6.1%

Earnings growth rate

6.97%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining earnings growth14.2%
Revenue growth rate10.9%
Future return on equity14.42%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated04 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 01

Hudbay Minerals May Have Overpaid For Arizona Sonoran

Summary Hudbay Minerals (HBM) is downgraded from buy to hold due to dilution from the Arizona Sonoran acquisition and macroeconomic risks. HBM’s $1.5B all-stock acquisition of Arizona Sonoran results in 11% dilution, raising concerns about premium paid for US copper assets. Recent financials show strong margin expansion and deleveraging, but future performance hinges on sustained copper prices amid global economic uncertainty. Current valuation remains attractive versus sector, but rising energy costs and copper cyclicality limit near-term upside for HBM. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 01

Hudbay Minerals: Improved Balance Sheet, Potential For Growth

Summary Hudbay Minerals had record revenues and free cash flow in 2024, with strong performance driven by copper and ancillary gold production. The company is focused on debt reduction and site upgrades, with potential for higher dividends once debt is paid down. Risks include potential copper price declines and uncertainties around development projects in Arizona and Nevada. Despite recent stock weakness, HBM is a moderately cheap buy for those seeking exposure to a quality copper miner with growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 13

Hudbay Minerals: More Upside Remains

Summary Generating a 56% return, Hudbay Minerals’ stock price has been outperforming most of its direct competitors year-on-year. HBM has profited from higher metals prices in 2024. It is primarily exposed to copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, all of which have realized gains between 5% and 35% in the year. The company seems to have become financially disciplined during 2024, marked by a net Debt-to-EBITDA reduction down to 0.9x. Continuing operating excellence can further benefit the stock price. Significant upside remains for HBM in 2025, since it still seems undervalued compared to peers, and its investments are yet to play out. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 17

Hudbay Minerals Is A Solid Copper Play

Summary Hudbay has leveraged tightness in copper concentrate markets to secure favorable treatment charges on some production. In Q2, HBM struggled with lower grades at its Peru operations, but production is still above last year’s numbers. HBM stock trades at a more favorable valuation than most of the major copper miners. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 10

Hudbay Minerals: Quality Business But Lacking Some Incentives For A Buy

Summary Hudbay Minerals Inc. focuses on mining copper, gold, silver, and zinc, with copper and gold showing positive financial results. The company's dividend yield is currently low, and its valuation is relatively high, making it less attractive for investment. Hudbay Minerals has a diverse portfolio and owns the Constancia mine in Peru, with tailwinds from increased demand for copper and zinc in green energy ventures. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 04

Profit From Cyclic Copper With Hudbay Minerals

Summary Analysis recommends a "Hold" rating for Hudbay Minerals stock. Hudbay Minerals' share price is primarily influenced by copper production and the volatility of copper prices. The company's profitability is expected to improve with the projected upward trend in copper prices. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 30

Hudbay Minerals: Successive Acquisitions De-Risk Mining Portfolio; Expect Moderate Growth

Summary Uncertainties regarding permitting and project opponents' resistance have marred Copper World's growth outlook. Successive acquisitions strengthen HBM's Canadian footprint and de-risks the company's portfolio as a whole. Turbulence in copper prices weighs on the share price. With a strong balance sheet and an organic growth pipeline, HBM can deliver attractive price returns over the medium-to-long-term horizon; however, I anticipate moderate growth over the near term. HBM is a 'hold' at present. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:HBM - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283,2267612831,46311
12/31/20273,3548911,1511,52316
12/31/20262,9427366631,19615
3/31/20262,373659277794N/A
12/31/20252,211569238707N/A
9/30/20252,063462317737N/A
6/30/20252,202289359771N/A
3/31/20252,091155272651N/A
12/31/20242,02177317666N/A
9/30/20242,03886319657N/A
6/30/20242,03382359661N/A
3/31/20241,92083267545N/A
12/31/20231,69066196477N/A
9/30/20231,4091845334N/A
6/30/20231,275-3546355N/A
3/31/20231,37812174496N/A
12/31/20221,46170179488N/A
9/30/20221,56577176499N/A
6/30/20221,578-85167466N/A
3/31/20221,567-12075397N/A
12/31/20211,502-24433385N/A
9/30/20211,399-22642409N/A
6/30/20211,356-80-99347N/A
3/31/20211,161-129-111282N/A
12/31/20201,092-145-122239N/A
9/30/20201,095-153-115217N/A
6/30/20201,070-404-83183N/A
3/31/20201,190-407-10258N/A
12/31/20191,237-344N/A311N/A
9/30/20191,265-346N/A350N/A
6/30/20191,336-48N/A420N/A
3/31/20191,37831N/A410N/A
12/31/20181,47285N/A480N/A
9/30/20181,545183N/A472N/A
6/30/20181,562197N/A526N/A
3/31/20181,527191N/A561N/A
12/31/20171,402140N/A540N/A
9/30/20171,295-2N/A550N/A
6/30/20171,226-5N/A478N/A
3/31/20171,137-29N/A484N/A
12/31/20161,129-35N/A475N/A
9/30/20161,149-243N/A406N/A
6/30/20161,107-289N/A414N/A
3/31/20161,011-327N/A287N/A
12/31/2015886-331N/A186N/A
9/30/2015662-32N/A129N/A
6/30/201556326N/A179N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HBM's forecast earnings growth (6.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: HBM's earnings (6.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: HBM's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: HBM's revenue (10.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HBM's revenue (10.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HBM's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 02:43
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Analyst Sources

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is covered by 36 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Harriet LiAccountability Research Corporation
Stefan IoannouATB Cormark
Farooq HamedBarclays