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Investing.com - Desjardins downgraded Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK-B) (NYSE:TECK) from Buy to Hold on Friday, while reducing its price target to C$58.00 from C$72.00, citing concerns about production guidance at the company’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine. According to InvestingPro data, Teck Resources, currently valued at $18.79 billion, maintains a "GOOD" Financial Health score, with seven analysts recently revising their earnings expectations downward.
The Canadian financial services firm expects Teck’s Quebrada Blanca operation to produce 218,500 tonnes of copper this year, falling short of the company’s guidance range of 230,000-270,000 tonnes.
Desjardins anticipates Teck will cut its guidance and continue experiencing a slower-than-expected ramp-up at the mine, creating headwinds for the stock that justify the downgrade.
On a consolidated basis, Desjardins forecasts Teck’s total copper production at 491,000 tonnes for the year, which sits at the very bottom of the company’s guidance range of 490,000-565,000 tonnes.
Despite the near-term concerns, Desjardins maintains a favorable longer-term outlook on Teck shares, citing the company’s high-quality assets and strong balance sheet, while noting the company’s active share buyback program has supported the stock through the first half of 2025. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company’s robust financial position with a current ratio of 3.36 and a 16-year track record of consistent dividend payments. Get access to 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, Teck Resources Limited reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, with an adjusted EBITDA of C$927 million, surpassing the market consensus of C$808 million. This performance was bolstered by a strong showing in the zinc segment. Despite these positive earnings, Teck Resources faced operational challenges, including a month-long shutdown at its Carmen de Andacollo Operations in Chile due to a mechanical issue and a temporary outage at the Quebrada Blanca port facility. These incidents are not expected to impact the company’s 2025 copper production forecast significantly. Additionally, Teck Resources announced a dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) recently downgraded Teck Resources from Overweight to Equalweight, citing the stock’s alignment with pure-play copper peers. Meanwhile, Benchmark maintained its Buy rating with a $55.00 price target, highlighting Teck’s robust growth pipeline and resilience. The company continues to advance its copper projects, with the Highland Valley mine life extension and the Zafranal project progressing as planned.
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