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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade HLThe latest update is out from Hecla Mining Company ( (HL) ).
Hecla Mining Company reported that 2025 was a record year, with revenue surpassing $1.4 billion, a 53% increase over 2024, and net income applicable to common shareholders rising to $321 million, or $0.49 per share. The company generated $563 million in operating cash flow and $310 million in free cash flow, cut total debt in half to $276 million, and reduced its net leverage ratio to 0.1x, leaving it with $242 million in cash and all operations free-cash-flow positive.
Operationally, Hecla’s silver output reached 17 million ounces in 2025, at the top end of guidance, while consolidated gold production from Casa Berardi and Greens Creek hit 151,000 ounces, both exceeding targets. The miner logged record results at Lucky Friday, a first profitable year at Keno Hill, improved safety metrics, and advanced permitting at key U.S. projects, while the pending sale of its Casa Berardi Mine for up to $593 million, announced after year-end and expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, is set to sharpen its focus as a premier North American silver producer.
On February 17, 2026, Hecla’s board also declared a cash dividend of $0.00375 per common share, payable around March 24, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 9, 2026. It further approved a dividend of $0.875 per share on its Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, payable around April 1, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026, underscoring the impact of its strengthened balance sheet and cash generation on capital returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (HL) stock is a Buy with a $24.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hecla Mining Company stock, see the HL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HL is a Outperform.
Score is driven primarily by strong technical momentum and solid financial performance (growth, profitability, and low leverage). The earnings call reinforced improving balance sheet strength and cash generation, while valuation (very high P/E) is the main constraint despite a strong dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on HL stock, click here.
More about Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company, listed on the NYSE under the ticker HL, is a North American precious metals miner focused primarily on silver, with additional gold production. Its portfolio includes key silver operations such as Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, and Keno Hill, and it positions itself as a leading silver producer with an active exploration and project pipeline across the U.S. and Canada.
Average Trading Volume: 25,341,253
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $15.14B
For detailed information about HL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.