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Hochschild Mining PLC (GB:HOC)
LSE:HOC
HOC Stock Chart & Stats
544.00 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
544.00 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
£2.87B
Enterprise Value3.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next 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
£784.29Price Target Upside44.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings Rebound & Margin ExpansionThe 2025 margin expansion and 15.1% revenue growth reflect materially stronger earnings power and operating leverage. Sustained higher margins improve the company’s ability to self-fund investment, withstand commodity swings, and support dividends/capex over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow RecoveryA return to robust free cash flow (~$219M) after prior negative years signals improved cash-generation capacity. Durable positive FCF enhances financial flexibility, reduces refinancing risk, and provides a structural source for reinvestment, dividends, and debt reduction.
Improved Leverage And ROELower leverage and a meaningful ROE improvement indicate better capital efficiency and a more resilient balance sheet. Manageable debt levels and stronger equity provide capacity for growth projects and reduce solvency risk across commodity cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash-flow CyclicalityThe company’s performance exhibits sector-like cyclicality: a sharp rebound in 2025 follows loss-making years. This volatility undermines predictability for stakeholders, complicates multi-year planning, and raises execution risk for sustaining dividends and funding long-term projects.
Weak Cash Conversion QualitySignificant gap between accounting profits and cash conversion points to working-capital swings or non-cash items limiting cash available from operations. Persistent conversion weakness reduces resilience to shocks and limits the durability of reported profitability.
Operational Headwinds: Supply Chain & Domestic Sales DropOngoing supply-chain pressures and a 5% domestic sales decline are structural operational risks that compress margins and may persist if logistics or competitive dynamics don’t improve. These factors can restrain sustainable margin improvement and growth in core markets.
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 £2.87B.
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 148 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.219 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.219 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 0.28.
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 0.219 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.219 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hochschild Mining Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£784.29 (44.17% Upside)
£784.29 (44.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.86%
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
784.29 p
▲(44.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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