
Strong second quarter earnings driven by operational consistency and disciplined execution
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B) (NYSE: TECK) announced its unaudited second quarter results for 2026.
“We delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial performance, generating significant earnings and robust cash flow, supported by continued strong copper sales volumes, a favourable commodity price environment and disciplined execution across our operations,” said Jonathan Price, President and CEO. “At QB, we achieved our third consecutive quarter of stable operating performance, demonstrating the progress we have made in strengthening reliability and consistency at one of the world’s most important new copper operations. These results reinforce the strength of our business and position us well to advance the planned merger with Anglo American to create a global critical minerals champion with the financial strength, operational capability and portfolio quality to deliver significant value for shareholders.”
Highlights
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $2.2 billion in Q2 2026 was $1.5 billion or 204% higher than the same period last year, driven by significantly higher copper production and commodity prices, as well as increased revenue from by-products. Our profit before taxes was $1.5 billion in Q2 2026.
- Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1 in Q2 2026 was $948 million, or $1.93 per share, compared to $187 million, or $0.38 per share, in the same period last year. Profit attributable to shareholders was $854 million or $1.74 per share.
- Cash flow from operations of $1.7 billion increased our net cash1 position by $756 million in Q2 2026. Our liquidity as at June 30, 2026 is $10.3 billion, including $6.1 billion of cash.
- Our copper segment generated gross profit before depreciation and amortization1 of $1.8 billion in Q2 2026 compared to $673 million in the same period last year, primarily driven by record copper prices, which averaged US$6.05 per pound in Q2 2026, and significantly higher copper production. Strong cost performance and increased revenue from by-products reduced copper net cash unit costs1 to US$1.64 per pound in Q2 2026 compared to US$2.02 per pound in the same period last year. Gross profit from our copper segment was $1.3 billion in Q2 2026.
- Copper production volumes of 135,900 tonnes were 25% higher than the same period last year with production increases across all of our copper operations. QB delivered strong production in Q2 2026 for the third consecutive quarter, reflecting ongoing operational stability.
- Our zinc segment generated gross profit before depreciation and amortization1 of $353 million in Q2 2026, compared to $159 million in the same period last year driven by higher commodity prices and continued focus on cash flow generation through our optimized feed strategy at our Trail Operations. Gross profit from our zinc segment was $329 million in Q2 2026 of which $202 million related to our Trail Operations.
- On July 7, 2026, Teck, Canada Growth Fund Inc. and Natural Resources Canada’s “Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator” announced the signing of a Strategic Investment Agreement to support the possible expansion of production capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony at Trail Operations.
Note:
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This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.
Financial Summary Q2 2026
Financial Metrics
(CAD$ in millions, except per share data) |
Q2 2026 |
Q2 2025 |
| Revenue |
$ |
3,605 |
$ |
2,023 |
| Gross profit |
$ |
1,670 |
$ |
471 |
| Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1 |
$ |
2,108 |
$ |
832 |
| Profit before taxes |
$ |
1,459 |
$ |
125 |
| Adjusted EBITDA1 |
$ |
2,193 |
$ |
722 |
| Profit attributable to shareholders |
$ |
854 |
$ |
206 |
| Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1 |
$ |
948 |
$ |
187 |
| Basic earnings per share |
$ |
1.74 |
$ |
0.42 |
| Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
1.74 |
$ |
0.41 |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share1 |
$ |
1.93 |
$ |
0.38 |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 |
$ |
1.93 |
$ |
0.38 |
Key Updates
Teck and Anglo American plc Merger of Equals
- On September 9, 2025, Teck and Anglo American plc (Anglo American) announced a merger of equals (the Merger) to form Anglo Teck, a global critical minerals champion headquartered in Canada. Both Anglo American and Teck believe the Merger will be highly attractive for their respective shareholders and stakeholders, enhancing portfolio quality, financial and operational resilience and strategic positioning. The Merger is expected to close within the originally stated 12-18 months from the date of the announcement.
- The Merger is expected to deliver annual pre-tax synergies of approximately US$800 million, with approximately 80% expected to be realized on a run-rate basis by the end of the second year following completion. Anglo Teck will also work with key stakeholders and partners to optimize the value of the adjacent Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca assets to realize an expected US$1.4 billion (100% basis) of annual average underlying EBITDA2 uplift from 2030-2049. The combination between QB and Collahuasi offers shareholders of both operations the fastest route to material copper growth, at the lowest risk and capital intensity, and delivers the highest returns relative to the standalone alternatives, while not precluding further future expansion at Collahuasi or QB. Together, these future opportunities offer the potential for multi-decade copper growth, in the interests of all stakeholders, in Chile and around the world.
- On December 9, 2025, shareholders of both Teck and Anglo American approved the Merger as required under the arrangement agreement. On December 15, 2025, Teck and Anglo American received regulatory approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) for the Merger.
- The Merger remains subject to customary closing conditions for a transaction of this nature, including regulatory approvals. The parties continue to work collaboratively toward securing the required approvals, progressing integration planning, and advancing the transaction to completion.
Notes:
- This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.
- This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Management Proxy Circular for the special meeting of shareholders of Teck Resources Limited held on December 9, 2025, filed under Teck’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) for further information.
QB Action Plan Update and Q2 Performance
- QB had another consecutive quarter of strong performance in Q2 2026, reflecting the continued focus on operational stability and advancement of the tailings management facility (TMF) development work.
- QB copper production in Q2 2026 was 55,800 tonnes, compared to 52,700 tonnes in the same period last year and 55,500 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026. QB continued to deliver stable operating performance, supported by strong asset utilization, consistent plant performance and continued progress on key operational improvement initiatives.
- Throughput performance improved in the quarter following optimization initiatives completed during the May planned maintenance shutdown. Recoveries were 83.3% in the quarter, a slight improvement from Q1 2026 with work continuing on recovery performance improvements through the rest of the year.
- Q2 2026 molybdenum production at QB was 840 tonnes, reflecting another quarter of strong operational performance and process stability, with molybdenum production increasing from 430 tonnes in the same period last year and 640 tonnes in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly copper sales at QB of 57,600 tonnes were 11,800 tonnes higher than the same period last year, reflecting higher production and strong logistics performance during the quarter.
- QB net cash unit costs¹ of US$1.83 per pound in the second quarter decreased significantly compared to US$2.45 per pound in the same period last year, primarily driven by higher sales volumes and by-product credits.
- Development of the TMF continued during the quarter, including completion of Rock Bench 5, with no TMF-related downtime at the concentrator. Completion of the cyclone station upgrades and increased paddock availability improved sand deposition rates and supported continued progress toward planned TMF performance. As sand deposition rates have increased, work has continued to optimize the supporting ancillary infrastructure required to accommodate those higher rates. Construction of the secondary cyclone station, expected to be completed in Q4 2026, should further improve sand deposition performance.
- Consistent with our QB Action Plan, we are progressing our evaluation of the timing and sequencing of the installation of the permanent TMF pipeline infrastructure, which will mechanically raise the tailings pipeline, supporting more efficient and optimized TMF performance to achieve steady-state operations. As part of this assessment, we are evaluating opportunities to accelerate certain TMF activities, including the potential advancement of material placement currently planned for 2027 through construction of Rock Bench 6 in 2026. Advancing this work would enable installation of the permanent pipeline infrastructure in Q4 2026, earlier than previously planned, providing additional operational flexibility during completion of the sand dam, reducing execution risk and supporting continued improvements in operating performance from a stable operating base. If progressed, Rock Bench 6 would require approximately US$100 million of additional capital expenditures in 2026.
Safety and Sustainability Leadership
- Our annual High-Potential Incident (HPI) frequency rate increased to 0.08 in Q2 2026. While above the 2025 year-end rate of 0.06, frequency remains low and broadly consistent with 2025.
Guidance
- There are no changes to our previously disclosed guidance, which is outlined in summary below and our usual guidance tables, including 2027–2028 production guidance, can be found on pages 26–29 of Teck’s second quarter results for 2026 at the link below.
- The Red Dog shipping season commenced on July 12, 2026. We expect sales of zinc in concentrate at Red Dog to be in the range of 220,000 to 270,000 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, reflecting the normal seasonality of Red Dog sales.
| 2026 Guidance – Summary |
Current |
| Production Guidance |
|
| Copper (000’s tonnes) |
455 – 530 |
| Zinc (000’s tonnes) |
410 – 460 |
| Refined zinc (000’s tonnes) |
190 – 230 |
| Sales Guidance – Q3 2026 |
|
| Red Dog zinc in concentrate sales (000’s tonnes) |
220 – 270 |
| Unit Cost Guidance |
|
| Copper net cash unit costs (US$/lb.)1 |
1.85 – 2.20 |
| Zinc net cash unit costs (US$/lb.)1 |
0.65 – 0.75 |
Note:
All dollar amounts expressed in this news release are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Click here to view Teck’s full second quarter results for 2026.