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Hecla Mining Company (HL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/29/2025: HL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $12.28
1 Year Target Price $12.28
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.59% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.54B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 79.69 | 1Y Target Price 12.28 |
Price to earnings Ratio 79.69 | 1Y Target Price 12.28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 4.45 - 15.44 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.45 - 15.44 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.20% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When After Market | Estimate 0.08 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.46% | Operating Margin (TTM) 32.75% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 79.69 | Forward PE 28.01 | Enterprise Value 8348198553 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.06 |
Enterprise Value 8348198553 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.07 | Shares Outstanding 669983628 | Shares Floating 630983881 |
Shares Outstanding 669983628 | Shares Floating 630983881 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.99 | Percent Institutions 67.45 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hecla Mining Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Hecla Mining Company was founded in 1891, making it the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company. Initially focused on silver production in Idaho, it has expanded its operations to include gold and lead-zinc mining across North America.
Core Business Areas
- Silver Mining: Hecla is a primary silver producer, with significant operations in the United States and Canada. Produces and sells silver bullion, concentrates, and lead-silver concentrates.
- Gold Mining: Hecla operates gold mines and processes gold ore to produce gold bullion and concentrates.
- Lead and Zinc Mining: Hecla extracts lead and zinc concentrates as byproducts of its silver and gold mining operations.
Leadership and Structure
Phillips S. Baker, Jr. serves as the President and CEO. The company has a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing executive management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Silver: Hecla is the largest primary silver producer in the US. Its Lucky Friday and Greens Creek mines are key silver producing assets. Competitors include Pan American Silver, Coeur Mining, and First Majestic Silver. Revenue contribution depends on prevailing silver prices and production volume.
- Gold: Hecla produces gold from mines like the Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, Canada. Competitors include Newmont Corporation, Barrick Gold, and Agnico Eagle Mines. Revenue contribution depends on prevailing gold prices and production volume.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The precious metals mining industry is influenced by global economic conditions, investor sentiment, and geopolitical events. Demand is driven by industrial use, investment, and jewelry fabrication.
Positioning
Hecla is positioned as a leading silver producer with a growing presence in the gold market. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-lived assets and operational expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global precious metals market is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Hecla captures a small but significant percentage due to its specialization in silver and strategic gold operations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large Reserve Base
- US-Based Operations
- Experienced Management Team
- Low Cost Producer for Silver
Weaknesses
- Commodity Price Volatility Exposure
- Operational Challenges at Some Mines
- Environmental Regulations Compliance
- High Debt levels
Opportunities
- Rising Silver Demand
- Expansion of Existing Mines
- Acquisition of New Assets
- Technological Innovation in Mining
Threats
- Declining Metal Prices
- Increased Mining Costs
- Geopolitical Risks
- Environmental Regulations
- Labor Disputes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PAAS
- CDE
- AG
Competitive Landscape
Hecla competes on the basis of production costs, reserve size, and operational efficiency. Each company has unique assets and strategies in the precious metals sector.
Major Acquisitions
ATAC Resources Ltd.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 23
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded exploration land in Yukon.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Hecla's growth has been driven by acquisitions and expansion of existing mines. Performance is correlated with precious metal price cycles.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary based on market conditions, company-specific developments, and metal price forecasts. Growth is expected from expanding operations and potential acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives could include exploration programs, mine development projects, and cost-reduction measures.
Summary
Hecla Mining is a significant silver producer with growing gold assets, exposed to commodity price volatility. Its strong reserve base and US-based operations are advantages. Managing debt and navigating operational challenges are key to future success; keeping on top of geopolitical risks is important as well.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Hecla Mining Company Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Hecla Mining Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-02-14 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Robert L. Krcmarov | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Precious Metals & Mining | Full time employees 1830 | Website https://www.hecla.com |
Full time employees 1830 | Website https://www.hecla.com | ||
Hecla Mining Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides precious and base metal properties in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, and China. The company mines for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates, as well as carbon material containing silver and gold for custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors; and doré containing silver and gold. Its flagship project is the Greens Creek mine located on Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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