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Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM:CA) (HBM)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM:CA<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 National Bank maintained its Sector Perform rating and raised its price target to C$42.50 from C$41.00. The target change represents a 3.7% increase. Hudbay reported strong second-quarter results and improved its full-year cash cost guidance, supported by copper and gold exposure and cost control. Looking ahead, investors will be watching whether operating efficiencies and gold by-product credits sustain mining margins. Copper prices, growth-project spending and cash conversion remain central to valuation, while the Sector Perform rating signals a more measured view than an Outperform recommendation.<\/p>\n

Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a C$43.00 price target. Hudbay generated more than US$100 million of free cash flow in the second quarter and improved its annual cash cost guidance, reflecting operating efficiencies and strong gold by-product credits. Scotiabank will be watching the balance between reinvestment in copper growth and preservation of financial flexibility. Metal prices, mine productivity and development costs will shape the durability of free cash flow and shareholder returns.<\/p>\n

Finally, <\/strong>TD Securities maintained its Buy rating with a C$43.00 price target. Hudbay reaffirmed its production guidance and improved its cash cost outlook in its second-quarter results, supporting the operating case for its copper and gold portfolio. Looking ahead, TD will be watching whether production growth and cost discipline translate into higher cash flow per share. Commodity price volatility, shipment timing and capital requirements for future projects remain important factors in assessing the target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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