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United States Antimony Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Q3 2026 revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $10.1 million from $8.7 million in Q3 2025; nine-month revenue was $24.8 million compared to $26.2 million in the prior-year period.
    • Gross profit surged 113% to $4.3 million in Q3 2026 from $2.0 million in Q3 2025, with gross margin expanding to 42% from 23%.
    • Antimony gross profit increased 85% to $4.0 million, with antimony gross margin rising to 46% from 27%.
    • Net loss for Q3 2026 was $9.5 million, compared to $4.8 million in Q3 2025; the loss included $2.1 million in non-cash stock-based compensation, $0.8 million in depreciation and amortization, and a $3.8 million unrealized loss on the investment in Larvotto Resources Limited.
    • Operating loss for Q3 2026 was $6.0 million, compared to $4.9 million in Q3 2025.
    • Average antimony price per pound declined 34% to $18.83 in Q3 2026 from $28.72 in Q3 2025, while average cost per pound dropped 51% to $10.19 from $20.89.
    • Inventory increased to $28.1 million as of September 30, 2026, from $12.5 million at December 31, 2025.
    • Cash and U.S. Treasury securities totaled $51.0 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $50.8 million at year-end 2025.
    • Working capital was approximately $56.2 million as of September 30, 2026, with no borrowings outstanding on the $19.0 million margin credit line.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Full-year 2026 antimony sales volume guidance is 1.68–1.81 million pounds, representing a ~24% increase from 2025; the company withdrew its prior revenue guidance of $60–$75 million.
    • Guidance includes 275,688–355,615 pounds of DLA antimony metal ingots and 1.40–1.45 million pounds of industrial antimony products.
    • Full-year 2026 zeolite sales guidance is 17,500–18,500 tons.
    • DLA delivery orders total approximately $57.3 million, with $8.7 million accepted and paid through October 2026; remaining orders carry performance periods through 2029.
    • The company expects DLA cycle times to continue improving as the process becomes more routine in fiscal year 2027.
    • Management anticipates further expansion of antimony product volumes to government and industrial customers in 2027 and beyond as Thompson Falls capacity utilization increases.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Antimony segment revenue was $8.8 million in Q3 2026, up from $8.0 million in Q3 2025, driven by a 68% increase in pounds sold to 468,842 pounds.
    • DLA shipments accounted for 162,327 pounds of antimony metal ingots accepted in Q3 2026, generating $5.1 million in revenue.
    • Industrial antimony sales (excluding DLA) increased 10% year-over-year to 306,515 pounds, primarily antimony trioxide (ATO) sold to flame-retardant and specialty-chemical markets.
    • Zeolite segment revenue grew 55% year-over-year to $1.0 million, with tons sold increasing 54% to 3,824 tons.
    • The Radersburg processing plant commenced start-up in Q3 2026, processing mined volumes from the Stibnite Hill location.
    • A new state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory became fully operational in Q3 2026.
    • The Company published an Initial Assessment-level Technical Report Summary for the Nolan Creek project in October 2026, reporting measured and indicated resources exceeding $314 million and inferred resources exceeding $125 million.
    • Bulk sampling commenced at the Fostung tungsten project in Ontario in Q3 2026.
    • Planning continues for a 49%-owned hydrometallurgical joint venture with Americas Gold and Silver Corporation in Idaho.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Company is the only fully integrated antimony company in the world outside of China and Russia.
    • Worldwide antimony market prices declined significantly, with the Argus Antimony Regulus grade II price falling approximately 63% from late October 2025 to November 5, 2026.
    • Industrial demand for ATO remains steady despite lower market prices, supported by a five-year sales agreement with fixed monthly delivery schedules through December 2026.
    • Underlying government and industry demand for domestically sourced antimony remains robust.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Revenue recognition timing is dependent on DLA acceptance processes, which are outside the Company's control; delays in sampling, inspection, or acceptance can shift revenue to future periods.
    • The DLA contract is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreement that does not guarantee minimum purchase volumes and is subject to modification, delay, reduction, or termination by the U.S. government.
    • Fluctuations in market prices for antimony and zeolite impact revenue and margins.
    • The Company faces risks related to the availability, quality, and cost of third-party antimony feedstock.
    • Volatility in the market value of the investment in Larvotto Resources Limited and currency exposure to the Australian dollar are potential risks.
    • Operational risks include delays in capital projects, permitting issues, and geological or metallurgical conditions.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Chairman and CEO Gary C. Evans stated that progress across operations translated into stronger financial results, noting DLA cycle times improved from 124 days to approximately 70 days.
    • Management expressed confidence in the Radersburg facility's role in strengthening vertical integration and reducing reliance on third-party mills.
    • The Company is moving to volume-based guidance to better reflect controllable operational performance amidst price volatility.
    • Management emphasized maintaining high liquidity as paramount to success, citing $51.0 million in cash and Treasuries despite expanded capital expenditures.
    • Long-term goals include building a fully vertically integrated U.S. antimony and critical minerals supply chain.
  • Other Key Points:

    • In August 2026, the Board authorized a $100 million share repurchase program; the Company repurchased 368,640 shares for $1.7 million in Q3 2026 and an additional 404,397 shares for $1.4 million in October 2026.
    • Capital expenditures for the first nine months of 2026 totaled $28.4 million, primarily for the Thompson Falls smelter expansion, Radersburg flotation facility acquisition, and mining claims in Montana and Alaska.
    • The Department of War modified the Company's Defense Production Act award, increasing the amount authorized for payment to $20.3 million from $16.2 million; $12.8 million has been received to date.
    • An additional $7.5 million in grant funding is authorized for payment upon achievement of specified milestones.
    • The Company received notice of an intention to prepay a $4.0 million convertible note receivable from a Bolivian supplier, subject to final negotiation.
    • The Company generated $41.8 million of net cash from financing activities in the first nine months of 2026, primarily from "at-the-market" equity offerings.
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UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP
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Basic Materials
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Other Industrial Metals & Mining