Centerra Gold Q2 Earnings: Raises Öksüt Guidance, Expands Buyback to $200M, Appoints New COO
CGAU has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $6.71.
Summary
Centerra Gold reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $72.1M, raised Öksüt and consolidated gold production guidance, expanded its 2026 share buyback program to $200M, and appointed a new COO.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CGAU
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Q2 Earnings Beat
Net earnings of $72.1M ($0.37/share) and adjusted net earnings of $79.3M ($0.40/share) on revenue of $442.7M, up 54% YoY.
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Raised Production Guidance
Öksüt 2026 gold production guidance increased to 120,000-135,000 oz (from 110,000-125,000 oz), lifting consolidated gold guidance to 260,000-290,000 oz.
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Expanded Share Buyback
Board approved up to $200M in share repurchases for 2026; $72.2M completed in H1 2026, including $49.7M in Q2.
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New COO Appointed
Kelly Strong named EVP and COO effective August 17, 2026, bringing 30+ years of global mining experience.
Analysis · CGAU · Energy & Transportation
Centerra delivered strong Q2 results with net earnings of $72.1M and raised full-year gold production guidance by 4% at the midpoint, driven by a 9% increase at Öksüt. The board approved up to $200M in share buybacks for 2026 — a significant return of capital that signals confidence in cash generation. The appointment of a permanent COO fills a key operational role. These positive operational and capital allocation updates are likely to move the stock.
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