Hochschild Mining PLC (GB:HOC)
LSE:HOC
HOC Stock Chart & Stats
617.00 p
2.00 p(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
617.00 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
£3.17B
Enterprise Value4.22B
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
£768.57Price Target Upside24.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability & MarginsThe material margin expansion and 15.1% revenue gain in 2025 indicate stronger underlying earnings power and operational leverage. Sustained higher margins support reinvestment capacity, dividend potential and resilience to metal-price swings, though sector cyclicality still warrants monitoring.
Stronger Free Cash Flow GenerationA positive, sizable free cash flow outturn (~$219M) after prior deficits improves the firm's ability to fund sustaining capex, service debt and potentially maintain distributions. Durable cash generation reduces financing reliance and supports longer-term project financing and strategic optionality.
Improving Leverage And ReturnsLower leverage and a stronger equity base alongside a high ROE in 2025 point to improved financial flexibility and efficient capital use. Manageable indebtedness reduces refinancing risk and gives capacity to absorb shocks or fund growth without excessive balance-sheet strain.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility / CyclicalityThe company’s recent history of a net loss in 2023 and wide swings in profitability highlights structural cyclicality typical of precious-metals producers. Persistent volatility complicates multi-year planning, makes capital allocation and dividend predictability harder, and raises execution risk in downturns.
Suboptimal Cash ConversionFree cash flow equal to roughly half of net income and operating cash below EBITDA indicate working-capital or non-cash items temper cash quality. This weakens the durability of reported earnings, can constrain funding for growth or payouts, and raises sensitivity to operational shocks.
Operational Headwinds: Supply Chain & Domestic SalesOngoing supply-chain disruptions that raise costs and delivery risk, combined with a decline in domestic sales, create persistent margin pressure and growth headwinds. If structural, these trends demand higher operating discipline, cost mitigation or market rebalancing to preserve long-term profitability.
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 £3.17B.
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 136 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?
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Hochschild Mining Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£768.57 (24.57% Upside)
£768.57 (24.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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
768.57 p
▲(24.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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