Hecla Mining Company (HL)
NYSE:HL
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HL Stock Chart & Stats
$19.54
$0.11(2.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.54
$0.11(2.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.48 - $34.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.91M
Average Volume (3M)19.49M
Market Cap
$10.70B
Enterprise Value$10.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$607.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$266.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.41
Shares Outstanding670,712,400
10 Day Avg. Volume26,584,333
30 Day Avg. Volume19,488,219
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.54Price Target Upside15.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained operating cash flow and high free cash flow conversion (FCF ~67% of net income; OCF ~3.7x net income) provide durable internal funding for dividends, buybacks, exploration and low‑capex growth, reducing reliance on external financing across cycles.
Deleveraged Balance Sheet & LiquidityMaterial deleveraging and a net cash position plus an undrawn revolver create lasting financial flexibility. This reduces interest burden, enables disciplined capital allocation (buybacks, exploration) and buffers the company against commodity downcycles and project timing risks.
Low-cost Producer With Organic OptionalityStructurally low unit costs and strong by‑product credits support resilient margins and cash margins across price cycles. Coupled with sizeable exploration spending and low‑capex projects (pyrite circuit, tailings evaluation), the company has repeatable organic pathways to increase production and extend mine lives.
Bears Say
Commodity-driven Earnings VolatilityHecla's profitability and cash flow are highly sensitive to metal prices and grades; historical swings from losses to strong profits highlight that adverse price moves or grade declines can rapidly erode free cash flow, dividends and funding for growth over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Permitting & Ramp Timing At Keno HillRegulatory and permitting timelines create structural risk to the company’s near‑term production ramp and the path toward 20M+ oz Ag. Delays push out incremental cash flow, increase execution uncertainty, and extend the period before organic projects meaningfully de‑risk balance sheet paybacks.
Early-stage Project Uncertainty (tailings/pyrite)Large upside from tailings and pyrite circuits is contingent on metallurgical results, recovery rates, permitting and capex. Until feasibility and permits are secured these options remain optionality rather than durable production, so projected cash‑flow upside is not guaranteed.
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 $5.47 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 $10.70B.
When is Hecla Mining Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hecla Mining Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 52 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 0.07%. See more information on Hecla Mining Company dividends here
What is Hecla Mining Company’s EPS estimate?
Hecla Mining Company’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
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?
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Hecla Mining Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.54 (15.36% Upside)
$22.54 (15.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
169.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.04%
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
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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
$22.54
▲(15.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
15.00% Mutual Funds
4.64% Other Institutional Investors
40.34% Public Companies and Individual Investors