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Introduction & Market Context
Sprott Inc . (NYSE/TSX:SII) presented its second quarter 2025 earnings on August 6, revealing strong revenue growth but a slight earnings per share miss that triggered a market pullback. The company’s stock fell 1.75% to $67.38 in regular trading after dropping 1.57% in pre-market, despite reporting significant assets under management (AUM) growth and favorable positioning in a bullish metals market.
The precious metals-focused asset manager has benefited from record gold prices, a 12-year high in silver, and a 10-year high in platinum during the quarter. However, the slight earnings miss overshadowed these positive developments, with shares retreating from their 52-week high of $77.16 after having gained 64% year-to-date prior to the earnings release.
Quarterly Performance Highlights
Sprott reported total AUM of $40 billion as of June 30, 2025, representing a $5 billion increase during the quarter. This growth was driven by rising investor interest across multiple metals and strong performance in the company’s physical trusts and ETF products.
"Metal markets are experiencing a new kind of scarcity," noted Whitney George, CEO of Sprott Inc., highlighting the company’s strategic positioning in the current market environment.
The company’s revenue significantly exceeded expectations at $65.2 million compared to the forecasted $47.03 million, representing a 35.8% increase from Q2 2024. However, earnings per share came in at $0.52, slightly below the expected $0.53.
As shown in the following chart of AUM mix by segment and product:
Exchange listed products dominated Sprott’s business, representing 85% ($34 billion) of total AUM, followed by managed equities at 10% ($3.9 billion) and private strategies at 5% ($2.1 billion). By product, gold accounted for half of the company’s AUM at $20.1 billion, with silver at $9.6 billion (24%) and uranium at $7.8 billion (19%).
Detailed Financial Analysis
Sprott’s financial results showed modest growth in net income but more substantial improvement in adjusted EBITDA, as illustrated in this comparison:
Net income (IFRS) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $13.5 million, a modest 1% increase from $13.4 million in Q2 2024. For the six-month period, net income reached $25.5 million, up 2% from $24.9 million in the prior year.
More impressively, adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to $25.5 million for the quarter (compared to $22.4 million in Q2 2024) and increased 12% to $47.4 million for the six-month period. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 61% from 58% in the comparable quarter.
The company’s revenue breakdown shows significant growth in management fees and total revenues:
Sprott maintained a strong balance sheet with $75.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, up from $46.8 million previously. The company has no outstanding debt, providing financial flexibility for future growth initiatives.
Strategic Initiatives
Sprott’s physical trusts showed impressive growth during the quarter, with AUM increasing by $3.6 billion or 13%. Year-to-date, these trusts have gained $7 billion or 29.4% in AUM through August 1, as illustrated in this chart:
The company’s physical trust net flows accelerated in Q2, reaching $1.2 billion, with an additional $151 million in July. Year-to-date flows totaled $1.8 billion, with contributions from multiple trusts:
Sprott also reported success with its recently launched ETFs, which have achieved AUM milestones faster than any prior launches. The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF ("SLVR") reached $172 million in AUM as of August 1, 2025, while the Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF ("GBUG") accumulated $47 million:
Despite the success of these new products, the company’s flagship URNM ETF continued to experience redemption pressure, and managed equities saw net redemptions of $61 million during Q2 and $81 million year-to-date, even as performance improved.
Forward-Looking Statements
Sprott remains optimistic about its future prospects, citing powerful macro trends supporting metals prices and continued investor interest. The company plans to launch at least one more active ETF before the end of 2025 and anticipates increased activity in the uranium market.
"Utilities are finally starting to emerge from their hibernation," remarked John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, indicating potential growth in the uranium sector despite current redemption pressures in related ETFs.
The company’s adjusted EBITDA reconciliation provides insight into its profitability metrics and per-share performance:
While Sprott faces challenges including geopolitical tensions affecting global trade and broader market volatility, its strong balance sheet and diverse product offerings position it to capitalize on continued interest in precious metals and critical materials.
The company’s presentation emphasized that investor interest in multiple metals is driving AUM growth, with metals markets experiencing a new type of scarcity placing upward pressure on prices. With gold setting a series of price records in 2025, silver breaking out to a 12-year high, and platinum at a 10-year high, Sprott appears well-positioned to benefit from these trends despite the short-term market reaction to its earnings report.
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