Hecla Mining Company (HL) Stock Price & Analysis
Hecla Mining Company (HL) closed at USD 14.11 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 6.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 15.14; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 13.97–14.6 on volume of 35,172,583 shares. Market capitalization is $9.48B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.81–34.17 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (HL)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.60B, net income $334M (20.8% margin), free cash flow $484M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 28.4x (avg 62.3x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 9.9x, net cash $478M.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold HL (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 21.88 (range 17–32).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +146.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.15, revenue estimate $340M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HL)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $807M | $719M | $720M | $930M | $1.42B | $1.60B |
| Gross profit | $218M | $116M | $113M | $198M | $622M | — |
| Operating income | $83.4M | -$12.4M | -$44.7M | $106M | $515M | $737M |
| Net income | $35.1M | -$37.3M | -$84.2M | $35.8M | $322M | $334M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.06 | -$0.07 | -$0.14 | $0.06 | $0.49 | — |
| Free cash flow | $111M | -$59.5M | -$148M | $3.8M | $310M | $484M |
| Gross margin | 27.0% | 16.2% | 15.7% | 21.3% | 43.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.3% | -1.7% | -6.2% | 11.4% | 36.2% | 46.0% |
| Net margin | 4.3% | -5.2% | -11.7% | 3.8% | 22.6% | 20.8% |
| Revenue growth | +16.7% | -11.0% | +0.2% | +29.1% | +53.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $210M | $105M | $106M | $26.9M | $301M | — |
| Total debt | $516M | $518M | $653M | $543M | $263M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (HL)
P/E 28.4x · P/S 5.9x · EV/EBITDA 9.9x · EV/Sales 5.6x · P/FCF 19.6x · P/B 3.5x · FCF yield 5.11% · Earnings yield 3.52% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.11% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.05% · Net cash $478M · EV $9.00B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 39.1x, Dec 2024 85.4x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (HL)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold HL. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Den Berg Management I | 0.06% | $262K | Unchanged | |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $6.2M | Reduced -17.5% |
Analysts (HL)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 21.88 (low 17, high 32).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $24 → $20 |
| 2026-08-21 | Jefferies | Initiated | Hold | $22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Scotiabank | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $25 → $21 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.2% | +146.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.3% | +19.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 71.3% | 59.6% |
| Max drawdown | -55.8% (Jan 2026→Jun 2026) | -55.6% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) |
HL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.15 | $0.24 | -39.4% | $340.2M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.15 | $0.25 | -37.5% | $0 | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.71 | $0.84 | -15.5% | $1.42B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.95 | $1.16 | -18.0% | $1.71B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 14.11 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 6.80% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.14 |
| Open | USD 14.5 |
| Day Range | USD 13.97 – 14.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.81 – 34.17 |
| Volume | 35,172,583 shares |
| Market Cap | $9.48B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HL)
Nexqual's technical model rates HL "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 25.52 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 18.29) |
| MACD | -0.96 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HL)
Wall Street analysts rate HL "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 21.88 (range USD 17–32), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 21.88 |
| High Target | USD 32 |
| Low Target | USD 17 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (HL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $340.20M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.18 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.24 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.18 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HL)
| Total Revenue | $1.74B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +52.40% |
| Gross Margin | +61.39% |
| Operating Margin | +44.27% |
| Profit Margin | +19.15% |
| ROE | +22.17% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 5.2 |
| Total Cash | $485.34M |
| Total Debt | $21.48M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $483.99M (30.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HL)
Nexqual rates Hecla Mining Company's overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +53% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 44% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $485M cash and investments vs $8M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $484M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 30% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 15.3% |
Ownership (HL)
| Insider Ownership | +0.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +76.73% |
| Shares Outstanding | 671.77M |
| Float | 668.29M |
| Short % of Float | +6.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (HL)
Hecla Mining Company is led by Robert L. Krcmarov, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Robert L. Krcmarov |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Russell D. Lawlar |
| Senior VP & COO | Carlos Aguiar |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Robert D. Brown B.Sc. |
| Vice President of Sustainability | Patrick Malone |
Major Backers & Investors (HL)
Notable institutional backers of Hecla Mining Company include Van Eck Associates Corporation, VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Gold Miners ETF, Tidal Investments LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 5.68% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 4.75% |
| Tidal Investments LLC | 3.22% |
| Amplify ETF Trust-Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 3.16% |
| Invesco | 3.01% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 2.93% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.48% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.95% |
| State Street | 5.03% |
| Geode Capital | 2.14% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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|---|---|---|---|
| BVN | Buenaventura Mining Company Inc | USD 28.49 | ▼ 6.41% |
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