TSE:FNV

Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV.TO)

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+2.65 (0.95%)
as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV) has emerged as a key player in the royalty sector, primarily focused on precious and base metals, alongside some oil and gas interests. Analysts highlight its remarkable growth of 44% annually over the past decade, projecting a stable yield of 0.84%. With significant catalysts on the horizon, including a growing backlog expected to materialize in the coming years, the company is viewed as solid due to its lack of operational risk and debt. Amidst fluctuating gold performance, analysts recommend maintaining a strategic allocation of precious metals in investment portfolios, advocating for a 10% exposure to gold, with FNV being a favored choice. Overall, FNV is perceived as a strong long-term investment, although concerns about future sustainability at current price levels are noted.

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Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 15/23, Up 14%)

Still suffering the shut-down of the Panama mine, though new discussions may arise about it. FNV has no debt. Arbitration could happen. Once Panama is back on line, FNV shares will resume their climb. He bought this just after the Panama situation. He's happy to hold this long term.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 12/23, Up 16%)

The bellwether gold stock globally. Great range of assets. Very good balance sheet. Spectacular corporate culture. If you don't own it, you should. Expects a settlement in Panama, and the stock would rerate.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 20/23, Up 20%)

Optionality for copper mine in Panama to be restarted; if it does, could see a sharp snapback in shares. Gold rally has helped all their gold royalty streams.

TOP PICK

Is a great way to get exposure to gold without taking too much risk. Best balance sheet, assets, management etc. Don't need to take risky bets in lower end of the market. Great way to get returns for the long term investor. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 19/23, Down 9.3%)

Better stocks in the space such as OR, WPM, or AGI. FNV is catching up, and in the long, long run it will perform well. But right now, it's lagging, so he'd rotate out.

BUY
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research

Gold ounces sold were 110,264, down 35% year over year. EPS was 75 vs 95c last year, and estimates 81c. EBITDA fell 19% to $221.9M and below estimates $237M. Results are fairly weak considering the price of gold rose 18% vs the comparable quarter. Guidance was moved to the lower end of the prior range. FNV did announced another smelter royalty. A disappointing quarter, but we think the decline today reflects the picture. We would continue to see it more as a BUY. We also quite like the sector outlook currently. 
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BUY

Best idea in mining royalty sector. Very strong assets and good assets. 

DON'T BUY

He likes gold but would rather have a producer than a royalty company since there are better operating cash flow multiples. Its major Panama project could be a headwind. The average analyst's price target is $199.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 19/23, Down 14%)

Recent troubles in Panama weighing on the share price. Expecting rise in share price with strong commodity prices. Would recommend investors to hold this stock. 

BUY

Not his area of expertise. His firm has liked FNV for a while. Royalty business model makes a lot of sense. Very interesting space right now. Also likes Kinross.

WEAK BUY

If you want exposure to gold, one of the best investments to make in the sector. Takes royalties off the top, doesn't have to worry about operational costs of running a mine. Took a hit from Panama mine write-off.

COMMENT

He doesn't want to see any company hold such a large position (18%) in any mining project (Panama), no matter how good it is. But a royalty streamer is attractive and FNV performs well. Year to date, FNV is marginally down, despite Panama, and outperforming peers. He expects a resolution to the Panama setback.

TRADE

Broke support around $160. Highly likely it's oversold, so could get back to the $160 area. Good shot at a rally. But going to be some challenges getting through that support level. In tech analysis, old support = new resistance.

WATCH

Phenomenal long-term track record. Outstanding job driving shareholder value. He's looking at it, as the price has come down so much. Foreign assets, like Panama mine, are always a risk.

SELL

Sell today. First place to find support would be $134. If not there, then at $105. Really depends on USD, which is weak. Certain commodities you can't hold forever. Indicators are making a new leg down.

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