HL Stock Surges 34% In A 6-day Winning Spree On Zacks Strong-Buy Upgrade
Hecla Mining (HL)—a precious and base metal mining company specializing in silver and gold—hit a 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 34%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $5.4 billion over the last 6 days and currently stands at $21 billion.
The stock has a YTD (year-to-date) return of 65.8% compared to 1% for the S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Zacks Research Upgrade to Strong-Buy
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- Upgrade from ‘Hold’ to ‘Strong-Buy’
- Preceded the 6-day winning streak
- Impact: Heightened Investor Confidence, Increased Institutional Buying
[2] Record Precious Metals Rally
- Silver prices hit historic highs
- Gold surpasses significant milestones
- Impact: Sector-wide Momentum, Inflation Hedge Demand
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in HL stock given its overall strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its very high valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell HL).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | HL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 33.7% | -0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 54.8% | 0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 144.9% | 3.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 65.8% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 291.7% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -13.0% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has HL behaved after prior drops? See HL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 16 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 50 | 4 |
| 4D | 15 | 7 |
| 5D | 4 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 16 |
Key Financials for Hecla Mining (HL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $720.2 Mil | $929.9 Mil |
| Operating Income | $39.2 Mil | $171.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-84.2 Mil | $35.8 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $304.0 Mil | $409.5 Mil |
| Operating Income | $98.8 Mil | $153.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $57.7 Mil | $100.7 Mil |
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