Agnico Eagle, Eldorado Gold post Q1 earnings beat with capital returns a standout

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (TSX:AEM) and Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD) both reported first quarter results that beat earnings expectations and delivered solid capital returns, according to analysts at Bank of America. The analysts wrote that ‘Buy'-rated Agnico Eagle generated adjusted EBITDA of $3.01 billion in the first quarter, ahead of forecasts near $2.86 to $2.92 billion, while adjusted earnings per share of $3.41 also topped expectations.