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HL Stock Chart & Stats
$15.14
-$0.22(-1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.14
-$0.22(-1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.62 - $34.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.35M
Average Volume (3M)37.72M
Market Cap
$10.01B
Enterprise Value$12.26K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$607.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$266.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.4
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.41
Shares Outstanding670,712,400
10 Day Avg. Volume49,505,471
30 Day Avg. Volume37,718,295
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)4.83
Price to Sales (P/S)8.79
P/FCF Ratio40.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.45Price Target Upside41.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained, large free cash flow provides durable internal funding for sustaining capex, exploration, dividends and buybacks without reliance on external financing. High cash conversion (FCF ~67% of net income TTM) materially improves strategic optionality and resilience across cycles.
Deleveraged Balance Sheet And LiquidityEliminating long-term debt and holding a net cash position plus an undrawn revolver materially reduces refinancing risk, supports disciplined capital allocation, funds exploration/organic projects, and enables buybacks or dividends while preserving financial flexibility.
Low Unit Costs And Strong MarginsIndustry-competitive AISC and exceptionally strong by-product credits at core mines create durable margin cushions versus metal-price swings, enabling sustained profitability, high cash returns from existing assets and capacity to fund low‑capex organic enhancements.
Bears Say
Keno Hill Permitting & Ramp TimingRegulatory timelines and permitting constraints materially delay throughput increases at Keno Hill, compressing near- and medium-term production growth. Slower ramp reduces forecastable cash flow and pushes optionality around 20M+ oz pathway into a later, uncertain horizon.
Grade Variability At Lucky FridaySequential grade declines at Lucky Friday raise site unit costs and increase production volatility. Persistent grade variability undermines short- to medium-term margin predictability and requires higher operating flexibility or incremental investment to stabilize output and costs.
Early-stage Project And Tailings UncertaintyPotential cash-flow upside from tailings reprocessing and pyrite circuits is promising but remains contingent on metallurgical results, capital estimates and permits. Reliance on these early-stage initiatives for material uplift increases execution and timing risk for multi‑year planning.
Hecla Mining Company News
HL FAQ
What was Hecla Mining Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hecla Mining Company lowest stock price was $5.62 and its highest was $34.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Hecla Mining Company’s market cap?
Hecla Mining Company’s market cap is $10.01B.
When is Hecla Mining Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hecla Mining Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Hecla Mining Company’s earnings last quarter?
Hecla Mining Company released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.246 by $0.004.
Is Hecla Mining Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hecla Mining Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hecla Mining Company pay dividends?
Hecla Mining Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.004 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.09%. See more information on Hecla Mining Company dividends here
What is Hecla Mining Company’s EPS estimate?
Hecla Mining Company’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Hecla Mining Company have?
Hecla Mining Company has 670,712,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hecla Mining Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hecla Mining Company reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.246. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.453%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hecla Mining Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HL
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
Hecla Mining Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$21.45 (41.68% Upside)
$21.45 (41.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HL Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
145.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, acquisition, development, and extraction of both precious and base metal resources across the United States and internationally. The company produces concentrates of silver, gold, lead, and zinc, as well as carbon material and doré, both of which contain silver and gold. These materials are then sold to custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors. Hecla holds full ownership stakes in several key mining operations: the Greens Creek mine in southeast Alaska's Admiralty Island; the Lucky Friday mine in northern Idaho; the Casa Berardi mine located in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, Canada; and the San Sebastian mine in Durango, Mexico. Additionally, the company entirely owns the Fire Creek mine in Lander County, Nevada, and both the Hollister and Midas mines in Elko County, Nevada. Established in 1891, Hecla Mining Company's headquarters are located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
HL Company Deck
HL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized a strong operational and financial turnaround: debt elimination, record free cash flow and EBITDA, low costs, and clear organic growth and exploration upsides. Challenges noted were largely execution and timing related (permitting at Keno Hill, early-stage project uncertainties, grade variability at Lucky Friday, and shipping/AR timing). Overall the narrative was confident and forward-looking with multiple near- and medium-term value-creation initiatives under evaluation.View all HL earnings summariesHL Net sales Breakdown
53.39% Greens Creek
24.67% Casa Berardi
16.15% Lucky Friday
4.93% Keno Hill
0.87% Other
HL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.45
▲(41.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.74% Insiders
15.47% Mutual Funds
1.54% Other Institutional Investors
43.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors