Hecla Mining (HL)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $20.74 | Market Cap: $13.9 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Silver

Hecla Mining (HL)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $20.74
Market Cap: $13.9 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Silver

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 74%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 47%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Battery Technology & Metals, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more.

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 170%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.1%

Key risks
HL key risks include [1] challenges integrating acquired properties and managing capital needs at existing mines, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 74%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 47%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Battery Technology & Metals, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 170%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.1%
7 Key risks
HL key risks include [1] challenges integrating acquired properties and managing capital needs at existing mines, Show more.

HL in ETFs

Weight = HL's share of each fund

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MDYG0.62%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/19/2026

Hecla Mining (HL) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Hecla Mining achieved a strengthened balance sheet and robust cash flow generation in fiscal Q1 2026 and continued this trend into fiscal Q2 2026. The company reported record free cash flow of $144 million from continuing operations for fiscal Q1 2026, with all three operating mines contributing positively. Additionally, after the close of fiscal Q1 on April 9, 2026, Hecla completed the redemption of its remaining $263 million in Senior Notes, effectively achieving a debt-free status outside of its revolving credit facility. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company generated $175 million in cash from continuing operations and $136 million in free cash flow, maintaining a strong cash position of $483 million.

2. Strong operational performance and increased silver production in fiscal Q2 2026 demonstrated underlying company strength. Hecla increased consolidated silver production from continuing operations by 8% sequentially to 4.2 million ounces in fiscal Q2 2026. Both the Greens Creek and Lucky Friday mines set new site-level quarterly free cash flow records during this period, and the company lowered its consolidated silver cash cost and all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance for the full fiscal year 2026 due to strong performance in the first half of the year.

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Updated on 8/19/2026

Hecla Mining (HL) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Hecla Mining achieved a strengthened balance sheet and robust cash flow generation in fiscal Q1 2026 and continued this trend into fiscal Q2 2026. The company reported record free cash flow of $144 million from continuing operations for fiscal Q1 2026, with all three operating mines contributing positively. Additionally, after the close of fiscal Q1 on April 9, 2026, Hecla completed the redemption of its remaining $263 million in Senior Notes, effectively achieving a debt-free status outside of its revolving credit facility. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company generated $175 million in cash from continuing operations and $136 million in free cash flow, maintaining a strong cash position of $483 million.

2. Strong operational performance and increased silver production in fiscal Q2 2026 demonstrated underlying company strength. Hecla increased consolidated silver production from continuing operations by 8% sequentially to 4.2 million ounces in fiscal Q2 2026. Both the Greens Creek and Lucky Friday mines set new site-level quarterly free cash flow records during this period, and the company lowered its consolidated silver cash cost and all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance for the full fiscal year 2026 due to strong performance in the first half of the year.

3. Positive exploration results indicated future growth potential despite near-term delays at Keno Hill. Hecla announced excellent exploration results in fiscal Q2 2026, including the extension of high-grade silver mineralization at its Keno Hill property and the discovery of new high-grade veins at the Midas mine. While the ramp-up at Keno Hill is expected to be slower than initially anticipated, these exploration successes underscore the company's long-term resource outlook.

4. An uptick in precious metals prices, particularly gold, contributed to positive sentiment in the latter part of the period. While silver prices experienced volatility, trading around $63.81 per ounce as of August 18, 2026, gold prices saw a notable rise. From early August to mid-August 2026, spot gold increased by approximately 9-10%, moving from around $4,000 per ounce to $4,400-$4,420 per ounce. This increase was largely attributed to reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September 2026, making non-yielding assets more attractive.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.0% change in HL stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.0% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268212026Change
Stock Price ($)18.0220.7215.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2821,60325.0%
Net Income Margin (%)25.1%20.8%-17.0%
P/E Multiple37.541.611.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)669671-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution15.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HL15.0% 
Market (SPY)6.5%56.0%
Sector (XLB)4.0%56.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.0% change in HL stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -45.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268212026Change
Stock Price ($)22.5120.72-8.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0841,60347.9%
Net Income Margin (%)18.4%20.8%13.3%
P/E Multiple75.641.6-45.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)669671-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-8.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HL-8.0% 
Market (SPY)11.0%53.7%
Sector (XLB)9.2%60.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 261.4% change in HL stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 179.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258212026Change
Stock Price ($)5.7320.72261.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9461,60369.5%
Net Income Margin (%)7.4%20.8%179.8%
P/E Multiple51.541.6-19.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)632671-5.8%
Cumulative Contribution261.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HL261.4% 
Market (SPY)22.2%39.6%
Sector (XLB)23.8%48.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 264.3% change in HL stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 119.0% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120238212026Change
Stock Price ($)5.6920.72264.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7321,603119.0%
P/S Multiple4.78.786.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)600671-10.5%
Cumulative Contribution264.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HL264.3% 
Market (SPY)73.2%33.8%
Sector (XLB)31.8%45.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HL Return-19%7%-13%3%292%9%230%
Peers Return-32%-21%-11%13%184%27%97%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HL Win Rate33%50%42%42%75%38% 
Peers Win Rate35%50%47%48%67%48% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HL Max Drawdown-49%-52%-48%-35%-29%-56% 
Peers Max Drawdown-51%-52%-43%-38%-27%-42% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PAAS, AG, CDE, SSRM, FSM. See HL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven31 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-14.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.5%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven10 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven225 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven18 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven48 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven62 days140 days

Compare to PAAS, AG, CDE, SSRM, FSM

In The Past

Hecla Mining's stock fell -15.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventHLS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven225 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven48 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven62 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-24.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven57 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven20 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-53.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven87 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-38.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven3514 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven50 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-88.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven801.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven748 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-28.3%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.4%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven81 days47 days

Compare to PAAS, AG, CDE, SSRM, FSM

In The Past

Hecla Mining's stock fell -15.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Hecla Mining (HL)

Hecla Mining Company (HL) is a well-established mining company with over a century of experience, primarily focused on the discovery, acquisition, development, and production of precious and base metal properties. Operating both in the United States and internationally, Hecla's core business revolves around extracting valuable minerals from the earth, with a significant emphasis on silver and gold.

The company's main products include concentrates of silver, gold, lead, and zinc, as well as doré containing silver and gold. These raw materials are sold to industrial buyers such as custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors. Hecla operates a diverse portfolio of mines, including the Greens Creek mine in Alaska, the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, the Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, Canada, and the San Sebastian mine in Mexico, complemented by additional gold-focused operations in Nevada.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Hecla Mining (HL):

  • Think of it as a Barrick Gold or Newmont, but with a major emphasis on silver alongside gold.
  • It's like a smaller, more specialized Rio Tinto or BHP Billiton, focused on mining precious metals such as silver and gold.

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  • Silver Concentrates: Concentrated silver ore produced from mining operations.
  • Gold Concentrates: Concentrated gold ore produced from mining operations.
  • Lead Concentrates: Concentrated lead ore produced from mining operations.
  • Zinc Concentrates: Concentrated zinc ore produced from mining operations.
  • Carbon Material: Material containing silver and gold, extracted during the processing of ore.
  • Doré: A semi-pure alloy composed of silver and gold.

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Hecla Mining Company (HL) sells its mined precious and base metals primarily to other companies.

Based on the provided description, its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Custom Smelters: These companies process the raw ore and concentrates to extract the pure metals.
  • Metal Traders: These companies buy and sell metals and metal products, acting as intermediaries in the supply chain.
  • Third-Party Processors: These companies further process the concentrates or other materials for various industrial or commercial uses.

The provided background information does not specify the names of individual customer companies or their public symbols.

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Rob Krcmarov, President and Chief Executive Officer

Rob Krcmarov was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2024. Prior to joining Hecla, he served on the executive leadership team at Barrick Gold Corporation for 13 years, with his most recent role being Executive Vice President of Exploration and Growth. He brings over 30 years of industry expertise to Hecla. Mr. Krcmarov began his career in 1987 at Homestake Gold Australia Ltd. His international experience spans many countries across five continents. He holds a Master of Economic Geology from the University of Tasmania and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Adelaide.

Russell D. Lawlar, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Russell D. Lawlar was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2021. He manages the financial strategy and capital allocation for the company. He previously served as Treasurer from February 2018 to February 2022. Mr. Lawlar has held various positions of increasing responsibility at Hecla since 2010, including Controller at the Greens Creek operation from February 2015 to February 2018. Before joining Hecla, he was an Audit Manager with BDO USA, LLP from August 2004 to November 2010.

Carlos Aguiar, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Carlos Aguiar was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2024. His focus is on ensuring solid operational performance across all of Hecla's assets. He previously held roles such as Vice President – Operations from August 2023 to November 2024, Vice-President General Manager of the Lucky Friday Mine from July 2021 to August 2023, and Vice President – General Manager at the San Sebastian Mine from April 2016 to June 2021. Mr. Aguiar joined Hecla in 1996 and has over 25 years of engineering and management experience in the mining industry. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Metallurgy from the University of Sonora (Mexico).

David C. Sienko, Senior Vice President – General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

David C. Sienko serves as Senior Vice President – General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. He is a part of the leadership team responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the overall operations of Hecla Mining.

Brian Erickson, Vice President – Operations

Brian Erickson was appointed Vice President – Operations in January 2025. Prior to this role, he served as Vice President—Alaska and Yukon from March to December 2024, and as Vice President—General Manager of the Greens Creek mine in Alaska from August 2019 to March 2024. Mr. Erickson has more than 25 years of experience in the production and maintenance of operating mines and as a geologist in the mining industry. Before joining Hecla, he was Mine Superintendent for Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company from December 1996 to 2008 and an Underground Production Geologist for Sunshine Mining & Refining Co. in 1996.

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The key risks to Hecla Mining (HL) primarily stem from the inherent nature of the mining industry and its specific operational profile:

  1. Commodity Price Volatility: Hecla Mining's revenues are directly dependent on the market prices of silver, gold, lead, and zinc. Significant financial risks arise from the volatility of these metals prices, which can directly impact revenue and profitability. A sustained decline in these prices could lead to losses, asset write-downs, and potentially impact operations. Hecla's increased focus on silver production further links its outlook to silver market conditions and industrial demand trends, amplifying its exposure to price fluctuations.
  2. Operational and Geological Risks: The company faces inherent operational risks associated with underground precious metals mining, including potential disruptions, increased production costs, and variances in ore grade or recovery rates. Reliance on a limited number of key mining complexes, such as Greens Creek and Lucky Friday, creates vulnerability to localized operational disruptions.
  3. Regulatory and Environmental Risks: Hecla Mining is subject to extensive and stringent environmental laws and regulations across the jurisdictions where it operates (United States, Canada, Mexico). Compliance challenges, potential changes in legislation, and complex permitting processes can result in increased costs, operational delays, or legal actions. The company has faced fines for environmental infractions at its Greens Creek mine in Alaska and its Keno Hill unit in Yukon for issues such as hazardous waste management and water quality standards, highlighting the significance of these risks.

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Hecla Mining (HL) - Addressable Markets for Main Products

  • Silver:
    • The global silver market size was valued at USD 87.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 202.07 billion by 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.86% during the forecast period (2025-2033).
    • Another estimate places the global silver market size at USD 23.51 billion in 2025, expected to grow to USD 36.51 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 4.50%.
    • The U.S. silver market is expected to grow to a value of USD 4.2 billion by 2035.
  • Gold:
    • The global gold market was valued at USD 291.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 400 billion by the end of 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.51% over the forecast period (2025-2030).
    • Another assessment indicates the global gold market size was valued at USD 1308.43 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 1878.48 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2026 to 2035.
    • In terms of volume, the global gold market size stood at 4,890.0 Tons in 2025 and is expected to grow to 7,424.4 Tons by 2034, recording a CAGR of 4.70%.
    • The U.S. gold market is likely to reach 343.7 tons in 2026.
  • Lead:
    • The global lead market size was evaluated at USD 24 billion in 2023 and is slated to reach USD 36 billion by the end of 2032 with a CAGR of nearly 6% between 2024 and 2032.
    • Another report states the global lead market size was valued at USD 29.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 4.2% CAGR, reaching approximately USD 47.1 billion by 2036.
    • The global lead market size was also valued at USD 23.55 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 39.26 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.84%.
    • The United States lead market is projected to grow at a 4.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2036. The U.S. is the world's fourth-largest producer of lead.
  • Zinc:
    • The global zinc market size was valued at USD 27.2 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 52.14 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2026–2033).
    • Another estimate for the global zinc market size was USD 26.95 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 44.73 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.57% during the forecast period (2026–2033).
    • The global zinc mining market size was estimated at USD 66,085.3 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 91,334.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030.
    • The U.S. zinc market is projected to grow from USD 3.11 billion in 2025 to USD 5.37 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.11%. The U.S. zinc mining market generated a revenue of USD 2,449.9 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2,480.7 million by 2030.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Hecla Mining (HL)

  • Strong and Rising Precious Metal Prices: Hecla Mining's revenue growth is significantly influenced by the market prices of silver and gold. Analysts predict a surge in global silver demand, with prices experiencing notable increases, and gold maintaining its role as a safe-haven asset amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. This sustained strength in metal prices is expected to continue driving revenue.
  • Increased Silver Production from Core Mines: Despite a projected slight dip in overall silver production for 2026, Hecla is focused on maximizing output from key assets. The Lucky Friday mine achieved record silver production in 2025, and Keno Hill also recorded new production highs, with both operations expected to continue contributing substantially. The company also has a "credible pathway" to reach 20 million ounces of silver production in the medium term.
  • Strategic Focus on Silver and Divestment of Non-Core Assets: Hecla is strategically transforming its portfolio to become the leading North American silver producer. The planned sale of the Casa Berardi gold mine is anticipated to increase silver's contribution to consolidated revenues to approximately 73%, allowing for a sharper focus and more efficient capital allocation towards its higher-margin silver operations.
  • Enhanced Exploration and Pre-development Investments: The company plans to significantly increase its investment in exploration and pre-development in 2026, nearly doubling the amount spent in 2025. These investments, particularly in Nevada and near-mine programs, are aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of production, such as the Aurora project, which received necessary approvals for major exploration in 2026.
  • Improved Operational Efficiencies and New Recovery Technologies: Hecla has demonstrated improved profitability and operational efficiencies across its mines, contributing to stronger financial performance. Furthermore, positive Phase 2 test results from a collaboration to process mine tailings for additional silver and gold recovery indicate potential for improved resource recovery and future revenue streams from existing materials.
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Capital Allocation Decisions for Hecla Mining (HL) (2021-2026)

Share Repurchases

  • Hecla Mining initiated a share repurchase program in November 2023, authorizing the purchase of up to $25 million of its Class A Common stock, active from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.
  • As of June 30, 2025, the company repurchased 356,732 shares for an aggregate price of $6.7 million under this program.
  • Approximately $4.8 million remained under the authorized share repurchase program as of June 30, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In 2025, Hecla Mining sold approximately 36 million common shares at an average price of $6.10 each through an At-The-Market (ATM) financing facility, generating $216.2 million in proceeds.
  • These proceeds were primarily used to redeem $212 million of its 7.25% Senior Notes due in 2028, and to fully repay CAD$50 million Senior Notes issued to Investissement Quebec.
  • The number of shares outstanding increased from 0.606 billion in 2022 to 0.623 billion in 2023 (a 2.78% increase) and further to 0.656 billion in 2025 (a 5.34% increase from 2024).

Outbound Investments

  • Hecla Mining announced the sale of its Casa Berardi mine to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
  • This strategic divestment aims to concentrate capital allocation on Hecla's silver assets, positioning the company as North America's premier pure-play silver producer.

Capital Expenditures

  • Hecla Mining's capital expenditures were $109 million in 2021, $149 million in 2022, $224 million in 2023, and $214 million in 2024.
  • For 2026, the company plans total capital expenditures of $216-$238 million, revised from an earlier guidance of $255-$279 million due to the Casa Berardi sale.
  • The 2026 capital expenditures are focused on projects like Greens Creek ($66-71 million for a tailings facility), Lucky Friday ($68-73 million for cooling project completion and new tailings), and Keno Hill ($13 million for mine development and infrastructure). The company also plans to nearly double its exploration and pre-development spending to $55 million in 2026, focusing on Nevada, Greens Creek, Keno Hill, and Lucky Friday.

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Peer Outperformance in Silver

HL has outperformed 100% of its 5 Silver peers over 5Y. Silver ranks 2nd of 15 industries in Materials by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Silver constituents that HL has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
40%
of 5 industry peers · 169.8% return
3Y
100%
of 5 industry peers · 414.3% return
5Y
100%
of 5 industry peers · 283.2% return
No Silver peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten HL by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Materials sector, ranked by 5Y. Silver is HL's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Copper 7 127.5%97.7%338.1% COPR 1013% · TGB 501% · HBM 465%
Silver ← 6 175.4%311.4%188.4% HL 283% · SVM 226% · AYA 216%
Gold 32 64.2%226.8%175.9% IAG 865% · KGC 526% · OGC 520%
Steel 13 30.3%48.7%125.4% AMR 549% · HCC 529% · NWPX 335%
Diversified Metals & Mining 24 13.3%0.6%58.8% ATLX 237043% · USAR 64531% · FMST 1221%
Aluminum 3 99.9%129.8%52.6% CENX 309% · KALU 53% · AA 45%
Construction Materials 7 -11.5%34.2%47.4% USLM 320% · CRH 97% · VMC 57%
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 11 5.0%14.0%7.8% KRT 159% · MYE 72% · GEF 68%
Precious Metals & Minerals 9 47.7%164.4%-0.1% ASM 696% · PPTA 389% · ELE 123%
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials 7 18.6%22.8%-2.9% PKG 98% · CCK 16% · SON 11%
Specialty Chemicals 40 17.1%2.5%-4.8% LWLG 867% · ODC 482% · NEU 203%
Commodity Chemicals 13 34.2%17.3%-19.8% HWKN 232% · MEOH 113% · LXU 73%
Diversified Chemicals 4 12.8%-26.2%-21.9% CBT 82% · ASH -4% · CC -40%
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals 10 -1.9%4.2%-31.5% CF 224% · CTVA 106% · NTR 51%
Paper Products 3 -8.4%-51.3%-95.5% CLW -31% · ITP -96% · MERC -96%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

HLPAASAGCDESSRMFSMMedian
NameHecla Mi.Pan Amer.First Ma.Coeur Mi.SSR Mini.Fortuna . 
Mkt Price20.7253.0721.0920.9737.7712.0721.03
Mkt Cap13.922.310.421.67.93.612.2
Rev LTM1,6034,3121,6503,1711,9331,1821,791
Op Inc LTM7561,6917221,145817575787
FCF LTM4841,3006141,156321613613
FCF 3Y Avg166700222390205318270
CFO LTM7341,6908261,466597819822
CFO 3Y Avg3871,056388659405503454

Growth & Margins

HLPAASAGCDESSRMFSMMedian
NameHecla Mi.Pan Amer.First Ma.Coeur Mi.SSR Mini.Fortuna . 
Rev Chg LTM74.4%38.4%98.5%117.3%48.4%47.4%61.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg33.6%35.7%47.9%66.2%22.4%23.4%34.6%
Rev Chg Q52.4%38.4%56.5%125.9%9.5%38.2%45.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.7%7.8%10.0%23.6%2.0%8.0%7.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM254.2%143.3%646.1%181.9%132.6%139.1%162.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg209.8%432.1%348.0%364.3%276.4%118.6%312.2%
Op Mgn LTM47.2%39.2%43.7%36.1%42.3%48.7%43.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg26.2%22.1%15.9%23.4%21.8%32.7%22.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.3%1.8%7.2%-5.8%0.1%3.4%2.0%
CFO/Rev LTM45.8%39.2%50.1%46.2%30.9%69.2%46.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg31.5%30.0%31.9%28.0%26.6%50.8%30.7%
FCF/Rev LTM30.2%30.2%37.2%36.5%16.6%51.8%33.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.9%18.9%13.3%9.0%13.2%31.0%13.3%

Valuation

HLPAASAGCDESSRMFSMMedian
NameHecla Mi.Pan Amer.First Ma.Coeur Mi.SSR Mini.Fortuna . 
Mkt Cap13.922.310.421.67.93.612.2
P/S8.75.26.36.84.13.15.7
P/Op Inc18.413.214.418.89.66.313.8
P/EBIT19.211.213.319.810.05.812.3
P/E41.616.127.125.433.09.626.3
P/CFO18.913.212.614.713.24.413.2
Total Yield2.5%7.3%3.9%4.0%3.0%10.4%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.1%1.1%0.2%0.1%0.0%0.0%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.4%5.0%2.4%0.2%8.1%14.6%3.7%
D/E0.00.00.00.00.00.10.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.0-0.1-0.0-0.2-0.1-0.1

Returns

HLPAASAGCDESSRMFSMMedian
NameHecla Mi.Pan Amer.First Ma.Coeur Mi.SSR Mini.Fortuna . 
1M Rtn32.1%17.2%21.9%32.4%34.6%40.2%32.2%
3M Rtn22.0%-1.6%8.5%18.9%27.2%29.1%20.5%
6M Rtn-13.7%-17.5%-23.3%-14.8%24.1%-1.6%-14.2%
12M Rtn169.8%67.3%142.8%79.9%123.4%64.2%101.7%
3Y Rtn414.3%261.8%258.2%756.9%165.4%314.8%288.3%
1M Excs Rtn31.7%16.5%24.7%34.0%35.4%39.8%32.8%
3M Excs Rtn16.7%-6.2%3.0%14.7%21.9%25.1%15.7%
6M Excs Rtn-24.8%-28.6%-34.4%-25.8%13.0%-12.7%-25.3%
12M Excs Rtn153.0%51.4%128.0%63.4%109.8%50.2%86.6%
3Y Excs Rtn295.2%194.5%193.2%742.5%89.3%250.8%222.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Greens Creek613422385335385
Casa Berardi319210178235245
Lucky Friday307203116148131
Keno Hill151793600
Other3921610
Elimination of intersegment sales-6-40  
Nevada Operations   046
Total1,423930720719807


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Greens Creek1148716511585
Lucky Friday52832-2-13
Nevada Operations-24-38-46-7-49
Keno Hill-35-40  
Other-47-63-73 -47
Casa Berardi-57-22610-33
San Sebastian   -501
Total-45-128367-57


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Other949728818815451
Casa Berardi777687683682702
Lucky Friday689588578572517
Greens Creek640564569583590
Keno Hill5054143632760
Nevada Operations    469
Total3,5612,9813,0112,9272,729


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$20.72 
Market Cap ($ Bil)13.9 
First Trading Date02/14/1985 
Distance from 52W High-34.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$16.09$18.64
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA28.8%11.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility69.9%74.0%
Downside Capture241.25250.92
Upside Capture306.76311.49
Correlation (SPY)58.1%41.0%
HL Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.653.023.222.772.311.38
Up Beta4.493.272.742.322.011.07
Down Beta3.063.703.542.771.741.30
Up Capture129%220%277%268%848%638%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10213159135375
Down Capture253%278%315%241%162%109%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12223266116362

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HL
HL174.0%73.9%1.67-
Sector ETF (XLB)20.6%17.9%0.9049.3%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2240.8%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1071.5%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.6613.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6411.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-35.4%43.5%-0.8833.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HL
HL28.2%60.0%0.65-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.4%19.1%0.2246.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5735.4%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.9063.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.4129.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0230.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.1%52.7%0.3623.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HL
HL11.8%63.0%0.45-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.3%20.7%0.4439.3%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7232.0%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.6458.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3629.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2027.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.2%66.1%1.0216.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity47.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 715202615.0%
Average Daily Volume47.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity670.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/4/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/17/20263.7%11.3%-12.9%
11/5/202511.9%28.2%30.9%
8/6/202518.2%27.2%47.7%
5/1/2025-17.0%-10.1%3.0%
2/13/2025-14.6%-18.1%-7.6%
11/7/2024-2.9%-12.6%-10.8%
8/7/2024-0.8%8.9%17.4%
5/9/202411.4%13.8%8.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101212
# Negative131111
Median Positive7.9%12.1%15.5%
Median Negative-5.7%-10.1%-10.8%
Max Positive18.2%28.2%47.7%
Max Negative-17.0%-18.1%-21.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/17/20263.7%11.3%-12.9%
11/5/202511.9%28.2%30.9%
8/6/202518.2%27.2%47.7%
5/1/2025-17.0%-10.1%3.0%
2/13/2025-14.6%-18.1%-7.6%
11/7/2024-2.9%-12.6%-10.8%
8/7/2024-0.8%8.9%17.4%
5/9/202411.4%13.8%8.9%
2/15/20245.2%2.9%26.9%
11/7/2023-2.6%-9.8%13.7%
8/9/2023-8.9%-11.5%-21.1%
5/10/2023-5.5%-14.1%-11.0%
2/15/2023-9.4%-9.0%-4.5%
11/9/2022-8.7%2.4%12.6%
8/4/20227.5%4.3%-14.8%
5/10/2022-4.0%-0.4%7.6%
2/22/20228.2%12.9%31.5%
11/4/2021-3.2%4.2%-13.0%
8/5/20210.6%-0.5%-2.3%
5/6/202116.6%15.2%42.9%
2/18/2021-5.7%22.7%10.8%
11/9/2020-7.2%-4.7%-4.7%
8/6/20203.6%-12.1%-10.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101212
# Negative131111
Median Positive7.9%12.1%15.5%
Median Negative-5.7%-10.1%-10.8%
Max Positive18.2%28.2%47.7%
Max Negative-17.0%-18.1%-21.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/18/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/10/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/17/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Silver Production15.10 Mil15.80 Mil16.50 Mil-4.8% LoweredGuidance: 16.60 Mil for 2025
2026 Gold Production65,00068,50072,000-53.6% LoweredGuidance: 0.15 Mil for 2025
2026 Total Capital Investment216.00 Mil227.00 Mil238.00 Mil-2.2% LoweredGuidance: 232.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Exploration and Pre-development Investment 55.00 Mil    

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Silver Production16.20 Mil16.60 Mil17.00 Mil2.2% RaisedGuidance: 16.25 Mil for 2025
2025 Gold Production0.14 Mil0.15 Mil0.15 Mil12.2% RaisedGuidance: 0.13 Mil for 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures222.00 Mil232.00 Mil242.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 232.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/21/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Malone, Patrick ShayVP - SustainabilityDirectSell821202620.7623,994  Form
2Allen, KurtVP-ExplorationDirectSell106202621.9152,2191,144,0094,746,150Form
3Clary, Michael LSr. VP & CAODirectSell1219202520.3075,0001,522,5007,240,442Form
4Sienko, David CSr. VP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell1219202519.42207,5534,030,67917,601,705Form
5Lawlar, Russell DouglasSr. VP & CFO401(k) PlanSell1112202515.0218,535  Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Malone, Patrick ShayVP - SustainabilityDirectSell821202620.7623,994  Form
2Allen, KurtVP-ExplorationDirectSell106202621.9152,2191,144,0094,746,150Form
3Clary, Michael LSr. VP & CAODirectSell1219202520.3075,0001,522,5007,240,442Form
4Sienko, David CSr. VP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell1219202519.42207,5534,030,67917,601,705Form
5Lawlar, Russell DouglasSr. VP & CFO401(k) PlanSell1112202515.0218,535  Form
6Lawlar, Russell DouglasSr. VP & CFODirectSell1112202515.00148,3722,225,5805,211,030Form
7Absolom, Stuart MauriceVP - Principal Acctg. OfficerDirectSell915202511.2914,472163,461826,794Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hatch Cove Capital, LLC$9.9 Mil3.8%19TRIM -46.6%13F
Electrum Group LLC$6.6 Mil0.6%8TRIM -45.6%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hatch Cove Capital, LLC$9.9 Mil3.8%19TRIM -46.6%13F
Electrum Group LLC$6.6 Mil0.6%8TRIM -45.6%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hatch Cove Capital, LLC$9.9 Mil3.8%19TRIM -46.6%13F
Electrum Group LLC$6.6 Mil0.6%8TRIM -45.6%13F
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