Harmony Gold Reports Strong Q3, Returns to Net Cash, On Track for Full-Year Guidance
HMY sits 31% above its 52-week low of $12.58.
Summary
Harmony Gold reported strong operational performance for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, returning to a net cash position and remaining on track to meet its full-year production and cost guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · HMY
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Return to Net Cash Position
The company moved from a net debt position of US$335 million at December 31, 2025, to a net cash position of US$78 million as of March 31, 2026, reflecting strong cash generation.
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Strong Revenue Growth
Gold and copper revenue increased by 34% year-on-year to US$4.016 billion for the nine-month period, driven by a 39% increase in the average gold price received.
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On Track for Full-Year Guidance
Harmony Gold is firmly on track to achieve its full-year production, grade, and cost guidance for both gold and copper, marking its 11th consecutive year of meeting production guidance.
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Project Development Progress
The Eva Copper project is tracking on schedule and within budget, with major contracts awarded and environmental approval received. The Hidden Valley environmental permit was extended to 2040.
Analysis · HMY · Energy & Transportation
Harmony Gold delivered a strong operational update for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by a significant financial turnaround. The company moved from a net debt position of $335 million to a net cash position of $78 million, driven by an 87% increase in free cash flow and a 34% rise in gold and copper revenue. This balance sheet improvement, coupled with confirmation of full-year production and cost guidance, indicates robust performance and a positive outlook for the company's operations and growth projects.
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At the time of this filing, HMY was trading at $16.49 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $10B. The 52-week trading range was $12.58 to $26.06. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.