First Majestic Silver Pullback Tests Whether Record Q1 Cash Flow Can Outrun Costs
First Majestic Silver reported Q1 revenue up 95% to $476.7 million and net earnings of $128.1 million, but silver output fell and all-in sustaining costs rose to $29.76 per ounce. Shares, which had surged 8% to $23.60, slipped to $22.68 in extended trading as spot silver dropped 3% Tuesday morning. Free cash flow hit $223.5 million, with a record $1.13 billion in the treasury. The company raised its quarterly dividend.