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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 Range246.20 p - 858.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.28K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
£2.47B
Enterprise Value4.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next 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
Margin And Profitability ImprovementA marked 2025 margin expansion (gross ~41%, EBIT ~34%, net ~16.6%) signals stronger underlying operating performance and cost control. Sustained higher margins improve earnings resilience, fund reinvestment and debt reduction, and raise long-term free-cash-flow potential versus prior weak years.
Free Cash Flow RecoveryA rebound to ~219M free cash flow in 2025 reverses prior negative FCF and demonstrates improved cash generation from operations. Durable FCF supports capital expenditure, debt paydown and strategic optionality over the next 2–6 months and creates a stronger base for sustained investment.
Improving Leverage And Balance SheetLower debt-to-equity (~0.48) and a scaled equity base reduce financial fragility and interest burden. Improved leverage enhances flexibility to fund projects or weather commodity swings, and combined with stronger ROE in 2025 provides a more durable capital structure for medium-term operations.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility/cyclicalityPrior losses and volatile results highlight exposure to commodity cycles and operational variability. This makes future earnings and cash flows less predictable; even with a 2025 rebound, recurring volatility raises forecasting risk and can constrain consistent investment or return policies.
Cash Conversion QualityMaterial gap between accounting profit and cash flow (FCF roughly half of net income; OCF below EBITDA) indicates working-capital or noncash items temper cash availability. Weaker conversion reduces capacity to fund capex or reduce debt during downcycles, increasing funding risk.
Continued Reliance On DebtDespite improving leverage, the company still depends on debt and remains exposed to earnings swings. Ongoing debt reliance can limit strategic choices, raise refinancing risk in tougher environments, and amplify the impact of any future operational setbacks on liquidity and credit metrics.
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 246.20 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 £2.47B.
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 48 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.22 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.22 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 0.34.
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 0.22 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.22 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
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