Pan American Silver Corp Q4 Loss Decreases, but misses estimates

Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS) reported Loss for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled -$68.0 million, or -$0.19 per share. This compares with -$172.7 million, or -$0.82 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Excluding items, Pan American Silver Corp reported adjusted earnings of -$16.3 million or -$0.04 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.10 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 78.4% to $669.6 million from $375.4 million last year.

Pan American Silver Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q4): -$68.0 Mln. vs. -$172.7 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q4): -$0.19 vs. -$0.82 last year.
-Analyst Estimates: $0.10
-Revenue (Q4): $669.6 Mln vs. $375.4 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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