Nexa Resources Outperforms Basic Materials Sector This Year

Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) outperformed its Basic Materials peers this year, with a 3.8% year-to-date return compared to the sector's 3% return. The company's Zacks Rank is #1 (Strong Buy) and its full-year earnings estimate has increased 58.3% within the past quarter. Denison Mine Corp (DNN) also outperformed, with a 25.2% year-to-date return.