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FNVFranco-Nevada CorporationBuy Wait6.1·$264.00+1.65%
Buy WaitModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

A perfect four-quarter earnings beat streak, 78% year-over-year revenue growth, best-in-class 66% margins, and a favorable 3.12-to-1 reward-to-risk ratio with 16.3% of headroom to the price target point to a high-quality business with meaningful upside, though near-term price momentum below the minimum threshold and negative free cash flow introduce friction that warrants patience before adding exposure.

Thesis pillars

  • Momentum Below Threshold PullbackDeteriorating
  • Perfect Earnings Beat StreakStable
  • Best In Class Margins QualityStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV) Stock Analysis

Buy WaitGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Gold

Wait for pullback to $215.84. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $264.00. Engine's entry $215.84 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1.

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. The company operates through Precious Metals, Other Mining and Energy segments. It... Read more

$264.00-8.3% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#27 of 42 Gold
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield0.90%
IncomeYield0.68%(5y avg 0.93%)Payout21.44%sustainable
Entry $215.84(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $197.95Target $310.86(default +15%)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$285.01+8.0%9 analysts
$310.86our TP
$264.00price
$285.01mean
$256
$328

Wait for pullback to $215.84. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $264.00. Engine's entry $215.84 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the technical setup has not yet produced a breakout above resistance (PEG 0.20, quality 8.0/10, growth 10.0/10). Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 60d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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updated 2026-09-04
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Nov 3, 202660d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.0 in RISK_OFF)
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)33.9
P/E (Fwd)28.9
Mkt Cap$52.1B
EV/EBITDA24.5
Profit Mgn64.2%
ROE19.9%
Rev Growth58.2%
Beta0.91
Dividend0.68%
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.48bullish
IV64%elevated
Max Pain$190-28.0% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesMomentum 4.2<4.5A.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 60d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
71 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $228.76Resistance $273.98

Price Targets

$198
$216
$311
A.Upside-8.3%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %0.6%
Max %1.1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-8.3% upside)
! momentum at 4.2 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-03 (60d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FNV stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $215.84. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $264.00. Engine's entry $215.84 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the technical setup has not yet produced a breakout above resistance (PEG 0.20, quality 8.0/10, growth 10.0/10). Target $310.86 (+17.8%), stop $197.95 (−33.4%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FNV stock price target?

Take-profit target: $310.86 (-8.3% upside). Target $310.86 (+17.8%), stop $197.95 (−33.4%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Stop-loss: $197.95.

What are the risks of investing in FNV?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1.

Is FNV overvalued or undervalued?

Franco-Nevada Corporation trades at a P/E of 33.9 (forward 28.9). TrendMatrix value score: 4.1/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about FNV?

21 analysts cover FNV with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $285.

What does Franco-Nevada Corporation do?Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central...

Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a royalty and stream company focused on precious metals in South America, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. The company operates through Precious Metals, Other Mining and Energy segments. It also manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals; and engages in the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through a third-party marketing agent. Franco-Nevada Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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