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Hochschild Mining PLC (GB:HOC)
LSE:HOC
HOC Stock Chart & Stats
643.50 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
643.50 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range223.58 p - 858.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.28K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
£3.31B
Enterprise Value4.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
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 Upside21.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin Rebound (2025)The 15.1% revenue increase and marked margin expansion in 2025 materially improved underlying earnings power. Higher gross and EBIT margins boost internal funding for sustaining capital, exploration and operations, creating a stronger buffer to absorb future commodity or cost shocks.
Material Improvement In Free Cash FlowFree cash flow turning to a robust ~$219M signals a durable step-up in cash generation versus prior years. Stronger FCF enhances self-funding of development and sustaining capex, supports deleveraging or shareholder distributions, and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Strengthened Balance Sheet And ReturnsImproved debt-to-equity and meaningful equity growth in 2025 increase financial flexibility and reduce refinancing risk. Coupled with a strong 2025 ROE (~28.6%), the capital structure supports disciplined reinvestment and gives management room to pursue growth or absorb cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility And Prior LossesThe recent recovery comes after consecutive weak years including a 2023 net loss, underscoring pronounced cyclicality. Such volatility makes multi-year planning harder, increases the chance of future cash squeezes in downturns, and complicates consistent returns to shareholders.
Suboptimal Cash-conversion QualityFCF being materially lower than accounting earnings and operating cash below EBITDA point to working-capital or non-cash timing issues that weaken conversion. Persistent conversion gaps can limit sustainable capex, debt reduction, or reliable distributions despite reported profitability.
Operational Headwinds: Supply Chain & Domestic SalesManagement cited supply-chain disruptions raising costs and delivery delays alongside a 5% decline in domestic sales. If these operational pressures persist, they can structurally raise unit costs, erode margins and slow domestic volume growth, pressuring medium-term cash generation.
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 223.58 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 £3.31B.
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 156 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.184 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.221 p by -0.036 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 0.184 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.221 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 (21.88% Upside)
£784.29 (21.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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
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
▲(21.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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