Nexa Resources: What Q2 Needs To Show To Justify The Rally

CAN Analyst 1.26K Followers Follow 5 Share Save Play ( 9min ) Comments Summary Nexa Resources is evolving from a pure zinc producer to a diversified metals miner, with by-product metals now driving EBITDA. Recent EBITDA gains are heavily reliant on elevated by-product metal prices, raising concerns about sustainability if commodity prices normalize. Aripuana mine is ramping up but remains an execution story, with stable, lower-cost production and free cash flow yet to be proven. Despite improved profitability, high capex, and weak free cash flow, shareholder value for NEXA is limited, while leverage remains a concern if EBITDA normalizes. Matveev_Aleksandr/iStock via Getty Images Nexa Resources ( NEXA ) is still somewhat regarded as a zinc producer; however, in my opinion, the company has changed its profile. I believe that the company's results are more and more being formed not only by zinc price but also by silver, copper, lead, and gold This article was written by CAN Analyst 1.26K Followers Follow I’m an independent equity trader and licensed financial advisor focused on uncovering high-upside opportunities in overlooked sectors especially focusing on small-caps, energy, commodities, and special situations. My investment strategy is based on growth. I look for fundamental momentum (EPS, ROE, revenue), price-volume confirmation, and macro filters. I also use econometric tools and calculations to analyse market direction, cycles and behaviour. I’ve been managing personal capital since 2020 and advising under MiFID II since qualifying with a license. I hold a bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics and am currently completing a master’s in Finance. My masters thesis topic: Impact of Financial Results Announcements on Stock Returns and Trading Volumes of Micro-Capitalization Gold Mining Companies. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.