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    Nexa Resources (NEXA) Is Up 35.0% After Sharp EPS Upgrades And Analyst Re-Rating Has The Bull Case Changed?

    Simply Wall St·04/19/2026 00:18:13
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    • Earlier in 2026, Nexa Resources S.A. drew attention as its year-to-date performance surpassed the broader Basic Materials sector while analysts raised their consensus earnings-per-share estimates very significantly over three months, signaling a more constructive outlook on future profitability.
    • This shift in sentiment, reflected in Nexa’s improved analyst ranking and upgraded earnings expectations, highlights growing confidence in the company’s ability to translate its zinc-focused operations into stronger financial results.
    • With this backdrop of sharply higher earnings estimates, we’ll now examine how the improved outlook could reshape Nexa’s existing investment narrative.

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    Nexa Resources Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Nexa Resources today, you need to believe in a zinc centered mining story that can turn its integrated Latin American asset base into lasting earnings and cash flow, while managing meaningful operational and balance sheet demands. The sharp rise in consensus earnings estimates in recent months strengthens the case that near term profitability could improve, but it does not remove the key risk that heavy reinvestment needs and interest costs may still constrain financial flexibility in the short run.

    Among recent announcements, the 2025 Mineral Reserves and Resources update stands out. Extending the life of core mines like Aripuana, Cerro Lindo and the Cerro Pasco complex into the 2030s supports the idea that higher forecast earnings are backed by longer lived ore bodies. For investors focused on catalysts, these longer mine lives can reinforce confidence that any near term improvement in profitability, as reflected in the upgraded estimates, rests on assets with clearer production visibility.

    Yet while shorter term profitability is improving, investors should still be aware of the risk that Nexa’s sizable ongoing CapEx and 2.2x net leverage could...

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    Nexa Resources' narrative projects $2.9 billion revenue and $150.5 million earnings by 2029. This assumes revenues remain fairly flat over time and a roughly $166.7 million earnings increase from $-16.2 million today.

    Uncover how Nexa Resources' forecasts yield a $7.02 fair value, a 56% downside to its current price.

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    Before this rally, the most optimistic analysts were already penciling in about US$3.0 billion of revenue and roughly US$190 million of earnings, which is far more upbeat than the more cautious view that high CapEx and 2.2x net leverage could restrain progress, and the latest surge in EPS estimates may push both the bullish and cautious narratives to evolve further.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.