Pan American Silver Corp.

NYSE:PAAS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$20.2b

Pan American Silver Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Pan American Silver is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.51% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

1.5%

Dividend yield

0.2%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
Future Dividend Yield1.5%
Dividend Growth14.4%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio17%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 27

Recent Selloff Could Provide Appealing Entry Point For Pan American Silver

Summary Pan American Silver is rated a buy, benefiting from surging silver prices, robust Q1 earnings, and a sector-low forward P/E near 10. PAAS achieved a dramatic reduction in all-in sustaining costs (AISC), reporting $6.63/oz in Q1 2026 versus $13.88/oz a year prior. The MAG Silver acquisition and underground mine portfolio have driven higher production and lower costs, positioning PAAS as a low-cost, diversified precious metals producer. PAAS targets a 35-40% free cash flow return to shareholders via dividends and $700M in buybacks, with further AISC guidance reductions likely after Q2. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 28

Pan American Silver: Flying High, But Stuck In A Holding Pattern - With Escobal In View

Summary Pan American Silver (PAAS) is rated "Hold" due to expected declines in both silver and gold production in 2025, despite recent price surges. PAAS's gold production has increased since acquiring Yamana Gold's assets, but 2025 production is projected to be 10% - 17% lower than last year. Silver production is also expected to decline, with La Colorada and Huaron being the only operations with a positive outlook for 2025. PAAS's current valuation is higher than its peers, making it less attractive for long-term investment, but it offers short-term trading opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 07

Pan American Silver: Another Record Year On Deck

Summary Pan American had a decent 2024, reporting significant growth in free cash flow and a return to a net cash position, offset by a slight miss on its guidance midpoint. While the company had a solid 2024, it faces a production cliff in 2028 if it can't extend mine lives at a few of its assets and/or bring Escobal online. On a positive note, Pan American stands out as a company focused on per-share growth, unlike most of its silver peers & trades at a reasonable valuation. In this update, we'll dig into the Q4 and FY2024 results, recent developments, and whether the stock is offering an adequate margin of safety at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 22

Secular Silver Shortfall Could Keep Prices Higher For Longer For Pan American Silver

Summary Pan American Silver is a top silver producer, benefiting from the Yamana acquisition, asset divestitures, and strong metal markets, making it a solid buy. Management focuses on aggressive deleveraging, maintaining a $0.40 annual dividend, and authorized share repurchases, appealing to income investors seeking silver exposure with gold stability. La Colorada mine improvements and La Colorada Skarn project potential significantly boost silver production, while Jacobina mine enhances gold output, supporting long-term growth. Strong financials with record cash position, zero net debt, and potential variable dividend in 2025, driven by high silver and gold prices and industrial demand. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 16

Pan American Silver: One Of The Better Options For Silver Exposure

Summary Pan American Q3-24 production was below expectations, impacted by lower grades at Cerro Moro. Fortunately, higher metal prices boosted financial results, achieving record revenue of $716.1 million and significant cash flow generation. Unfortunately, while 2024 has been strong financially, the company has tough comps on deck in 2025 with significantly lower gold production in 2025. In this update we'll dig into the Q3-24 results, recent developments, and whether the stock is offering enough margin of safety for new investment at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 12

Pan American Silver: Production Growth Visibility Amid Upside In Precious Metals

Summary Initiating coverage on Pan American Silver with a "Buy" rating and a 24-month investment horizon due to attractive valuation and potential growth from higher precious metal prices. Strong fundamentals with a $1.22 billion liquidity buffer, healthy free cash flow, and significant production growth catalysts like Escobal and La Colorada Skarn support the bullish outlook. Risks include potential delays in Escobal mining resumption, but overall financial health and favorable precious metal price trends mitigate concerns, supporting a positive investment thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 30

Pan American Silver: Positioned For Growth Amid Higher Gold, Silver Prices

Summary Pan American Silver is one of the largest silver miners in the world and its shares have appreciated over 30% YTD. Despite Q2 production challenges, revenue increased by 7.3% due to higher metal prices, setting up a strong second half of 2024. The company's diversified portfolio and solid balance sheet, combined with potential catalysts like the Escobal mine reopening, support a positive outlook. Trading below its net asset value and only slightly above peers' EV/EBITDA multiple, Pan American Silver shares have significant upside potential, earning a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 20

Pan American Silver: Better Outlook For H2, But Almost Everything Is Already Priced In

Summary Pan American Silver is rated as a hold due to limited further price increases in silver and rising all-in sustaining costs. PAAS's AISC increased by nearly 20% in Q2. Silver production fell by 8.82% in Q2, but management's 2024 production targets are still achievable, potentially improving AISC and profit margins. Expected Q3 revenue is $774.64 million, translating to $0.32 per share; current valuation implies a P/E of almost 16, making it fairly priced. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 14

Pan American Silver: A Stronger H2 On Deck

Summary Pan American Silver Corp. had a mediocre quarter in Q2 with solid performances from Huaron, San Vicente, El Penon and Jacobina overshadowed by softness at La Colorada/Cerro Moro. The result was a significant spike in AISC in Q2 2024 to ~$19/oz, but record gold prices still allowed for significant free cash flow generation in Q2. Meanwhile, although Q2 2024 certainly had its challenges, H2 2024 is shaping up to be much stronger with a weaker MXN/USD, higher gold/silver prices and higher production. In this update, we'll dig into the Q3 2024 results, recent developments, and where the stock's updated low-risk buy zone lies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 07

Pan American Silver: Solid Production Trends, But Shares Near Fair Value

Summary Silver and gold had strong starts to 2024, but price action has turned mixed as global volatility ticks up across financial markets. Pan American Silver reported solid Q1 results in May, and all eyes are now on the Q2 report after a healthy mid-year update in June. I see the stock as near its intrinsic value while PAAS' technical chart sends mixed signals. The options market prices in a 5% earnings related move heading into the Wednesday night Q2 report. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 28

Pan American Silver: Significant Margin Expansion On Deck In Q2

Summary Pan American Silver had a decent Q1 despite it being the weakest quarter of the year, with silver production set to progressively improve throughout the year. Meanwhile, although silver segment margins dipped year-over-year, this did not factor in the recent silver price rise, with AISC margins set to soar in Q2 & improve further in Q3/Q4. In this update, we'll dig into the Q1 results, recent developments, and what makes Pan American one of the more attractive ways to get silver exposure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: PAAS's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: PAAS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

Pan American Silver Dividend Yield vs Market
How does PAAS dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (PAAS)1.5%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.3%
Market Top 25% (US)4.1%
Industry Average (Metals and Mining)1.6%
Analyst forecast (PAAS) (up to 3 years)1.5%

Notable Dividend: PAAS's dividend (1.51%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.35%).

High Dividend: PAAS's dividend (1.51%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.12%).

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (16.9%), PAAS's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (23.2%), PAAS's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/05 04:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Pan American Silver Corp. is covered by 23 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Matthew MurphyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Kevin O'HalloranBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Lawson WinderBofA Global Research