• Glencore PLC (OTC:GLNCY) reported earnings per share of $0.167, beating estimates but saw a slight revenue miss with $112.46 billion.
• The company's strategic focus on copper production is showing promising results, with a significant increase in the second half of 2025.
• Despite weaker coal prices impacting core earnings, Glencore's trading arm and record copper prices contributed to a strong performance in the latter part of the year.

Glencore PLC, trading as OTC:GLNCY on the OTC market, is a leading global miner and commodities trader. The company is known for its diverse portfolio, including metals, minerals, and energy products. Glencore's strategic focus on copper is a key part of its growth plan, as highlighted by CEO Gary Nagle. The company aims to increase copper output significantly by 2035.

On February 18, 2026, Glencore reported earnings per share of $0.167, surpassing the estimated $0.161. Despite this positive earnings surprise, the company generated a revenue of $112.46 billion, slightly below the estimated $112.59 billion. This mixed performance reflects the company's ongoing challenges and opportunities in the commodities market.

Following the release of its final results for 2025, Glencore's shares surged over 3% to 501.8p, nearing three-year highs. The company's strategic shift towards copper is gaining momentum, with copper production in the second half of 2025 nearly 50% higher than the first half. This increase is attributed to improved grades at key mines, as noted by CEO Gary Nagle.

The price-to-sales ratio of 0.34 suggests the stock is valued at 34 cents for every dollar of sales. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, Glencore maintains a balance between debt and equity, while a current ratio of 1.15 indicates reasonable liquidity.