Hochschild Mining PLC (GB:HOC)
LSE:HOC
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HOC Stock Chart & Stats
700.50 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
700.50 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range237.80 p - 858.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.28K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
£2.80B
Enterprise Value4.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.40
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
£779.00Price Target Upside11.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Revenue And MarginsSustained revenue growth with marked margin expansion indicates stronger operating leverage and improved cost control across mines. Higher structural margins increase resilience to metal-price swings, support internal funding for maintenance and projects, and lift medium-term earnings power.
Stronger Free Cash GenerationA meaningful shift to positive free cash flow restores self-funding capacity: it enables capital investment, exploration, dividends or debt paydown without reliance on external financing. Even with some conversion drag, consistent FCF reduces funding risk and improves strategic optionality.
Improved Leverage And Equity BaseLower leverage and a larger equity base materially reduce refinancing and solvency risk in a cyclical sector. Improved balance-sheet flexibility gives management room to finance projects, absorb commodity volatility, or opportunistically pursue M&A while maintaining investment-grade-like resilience.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityHistorical swings to losses show earnings remain exposed to commodity prices, grade variability and operational disruptions. Persistent volatility undermines predictability of cash flows, complicates capital allocation, and increases the risk that recent improvements could reverse in a weaker metals cycle.
Cash-conversion QualityFree cash flow being only half of net income and operating cash flow trailing EBITDA signals that working capital and non-cash items materially affect cash realization. This weakens sustainable free-cash generation and raises the chance of constrained distributions if operational headwinds recur.
Ongoing Debt Reliance And VariabilityAlthough leverage improved, continued dependence on debt amid volatile earnings means balance-sheet risk remains. In a downturn, debt servicing could limit capex or dividends and force asset sales or higher-cost funding, constraining long-term strategic flexibility and growth execution.
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HOC FAQ
What was Hochschild Mining PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hochschild Mining PLC lowest share price was 237.80 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 £2.80B.
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 59 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.215 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.215 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 3.685 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 0.32.
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 0.215 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.215 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
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Hochschild Mining Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£779.00 (11.21% Upside)
£779.00 (11.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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 is a prominent player in the precious metals sector, engaged in the full lifecycle of gold and silver production, from discovering new deposits to mining, processing, and commercializing these valuable commodities across the Americas. The company wholly owns two significant gold and silver operations situated in the Ayacucho Department of southern Peru: the Inmaculada underground mine (producing gold and silver) and the Pallancata property (yielding silver and gold). Furthermore, it holds a controlling 51% stake in Argentina's San Jose silver/gold mine. Beyond these active sites, Hochschild possesses a broad array of exploration and development projects spanning Peru, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. The firm also diversifies its business interests by participating in power generation and distribution. Established in 1911, Hochschild Mining plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
HOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
779.00 p
▲(11.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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