OceanaGold (OGC) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
6 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Produced 139,000 oz gold (rounded from 138,800 oz) and 2,700 tons copper in Q2, up 7% sequentially, maintaining strong margins and free cash flow generation.
Record adjusted EBITDA margin of 61% achieved, despite lower gold prices compared to Q1.
Returned $78 million to shareholders in Q2 and $174 million year-to-date via dividends and buybacks; $134 million in buybacks YTD, with up to $350 million approved for 2026.
Balance sheet strengthened with cash up 6% to $655 million and remains debt-free.
Advanced key growth projects, including Waihi North, Palomino Underground, and commencement of decline development at Wharekirauponga.
Financial highlights
Q2 revenue reached $647 million at an average realized gold price of $4,433/oz, with gold sales weighted toward the end of the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $398 million, up 84% year-over-year, with a record margin of 61%.
Net profit attributable to shareholders was $222 million, with EPS of $0.99 and adjusted EPS of $0.98.
Free cash flow of $130 million in Q2, totaling $385 million year-to-date.
Consolidated AISC was $2,151/oz, expected to decrease in the second half of 2026.
Outlook and guidance
On track to meet full-year 2026 guidance for gold and copper production, costs, and capital spend.
Expect stronger copper production and highest gold output in Q4; Haile and Didipio production to rise in H2, Macraes output to decline as planned, Waihi steady.
All-in sustaining costs (AISC) anticipated near the upper end of guidance due to labor inflation and energy costs, but expected to decline in Q3 and Q4.
Growth capital spending to increase in H2 for Waihi North, Palomino, and Haile projects.
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