Hochschild Mining PLC (GB:HOC)
LSE:HOC
HOC Stock Chart & Stats
652.00 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
652.00 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range231.00 p - 858.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.28K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
£3.35B
Enterprise Value4.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding514,458,440
10 Day Avg. Volume3,162,417
30 Day Avg. Volume2,548,852
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)4.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.87
P/FCF Ratio16.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£762.86Price Target Upside17.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.77B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin RecoveryA material rebound in 2025 with strong top-line growth and sharply higher margins indicates restored operating leverage and improved unit economics. Sustained margin expansion would boost durable cash generation, funding sustaining capex, exploration and shareholder returns across the medium term.
Improved Free Cash FlowSignificant positive free cash flow provides enduring financial flexibility: it can fund sustaining and growth capital, reduce leverage or support dividends. While conversion isn't perfect, consistent FCF at this scale materially strengthens the company's ability to execute projects and withstand commodity cycles.
Deleveraging And Stronger Balance SheetLower leverage and a meaningful increase in equity enhance financial resilience. Reduced debt ratios expand borrowing capacity for development, lower interest load risk, and give management room to fund operations or return capital during downturns, improving long-term strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility / CyclicalityHistoric swings — including a net loss in 2023 followed by sharp recovery — show earnings are cyclical and sensitive to operational and commodity factors. This variability reduces predictability of cash flows, complicates long-range planning for capex, dividend policy and debt repayment.
Cash-conversion QualityWeak conversion of accounting earnings into operating cash (OCF < EBITDA and FCF ≈50% of net income) suggests working-capital or non-cash items temper liquidity. Persistently mixed cash conversion can constrain sustainable dividends, exploration funding and rapid deleveraging in lower-price environments.
Commodity-price DependenceRevenue and margins are structurally exposed to metal price swings and production/grade variability. With no material long-term offtake or hedging detail provided, sustained price declines or production shortfalls would materially compress cash flow and earnings, raising long-term operational risk.
Hochschild Mining News
HOC FAQ
What was Hochschild Mining PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hochschild Mining PLC lowest share price was 231.00 p and its highest was 858.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hochschild Mining PLC’s market cap?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s market cap is £3.35B.
When is Hochschild Mining PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 128 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.217 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.217 p by 0 p.
Is Hochschild Mining PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hochschild Mining PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hochschild Mining PLC pay dividends?
Hochschild Mining PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 0.742 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.31%. See more information on Hochschild Mining PLC dividends here
What is Hochschild Mining PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does Hochschild Mining PLC have?
Hochschild Mining PLC has 514,458,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hochschild Mining PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hochschild Mining PLC reported an EPS of 0.217 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.217 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.214%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hochschild Mining PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HOC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hochschild Mining Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£762.86 (17.00% Upside)
£762.86 (17.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hochschild Mining PLC
Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. It holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru. The company also holds a 51% interest in the San Jose silver/gold mine located in Argentina. In addition, it has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Mexico, United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. Further, the company is involved in the power generation and sales business. Hochschild Mining plc was founded in 1911 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
HOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
762.86 p
▲(17.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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