NYSE:HL Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Forecast, Price & News $3.99 -0.09 (-2.21%) (As of 09/21/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.90▼$4.0350-Day Range$3.96▼$6.1452-Week Range$3.41▼$7.00Volume4.78 million shsAverage Volume7.40 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.46 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.75%Price Target$6.47 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Hecla Mining MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside62.1% Upside$6.47 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.21% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.29Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.14Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$34,595 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.10 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector55th out of 167 stocksMining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry5th out of 17 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHecla Mining has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $6.47, Hecla Mining has a forecasted upside of 62.1% from its current price of $3.99.Amount of Analyst CoverageHecla Mining has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.21% of the outstanding shares of Hecla Mining have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHecla Mining has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hecla Mining has recently increased by 8.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHecla Mining has a dividend yield of 0.62%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthHecla Mining has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Hecla Mining will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.33% next year. This indicates that Hecla Mining will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreHecla Mining has received a -229.16% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Hecla Mining in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Gold", "Silver", and "Zinc" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Hecla Mining is -6.29. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHecla Mining has a news sentiment score of -0.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Hecla Mining this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for HL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Hecla Mining to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hecla Mining insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $34,595.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.30% of the stock of Hecla Mining is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions59.00% of the stock of Hecla Mining is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hecla Mining is -44.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hecla Mining is -44.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHecla Mining has a P/B Ratio of 1.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) StockHecla Mining Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides precious and base metal properties in the United States and internationally. The company mines for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates, as well as carbon material containing silver and gold for sale to custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors; and doré containing silver and gold. It owns 100% interests in the Greens Creek mine located on Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska; the Lucky Friday mine situated in northern Idaho; the Keno Hill mine located in the Keno Hill Silver District of Yukon Territory, Canada; the Casa Berardi mine located in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, Canada; and the San Sebastian mine situated in the city of Durango, Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.Read More HL Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HL Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Recommend These Mining Stocks Before Metal Prices Rally (HL)As the mining industry begins to find a bottom, analysts agree that the ensuing pivoting rally will bring these three mining stocks into bullish territoryAugust 23, 2023 | marketbeat.comMarkets Love Them, Analysts Are Bullish, 3 Mining Stocks To Play (HL)As metal commodity prices get hit with volatility, investors have a unique chance to get in on the companies lined up to benefit first. Analyst see with upsideSeptember 21, 2023 | MarketBeat Internal (Ad)MarketBeat's Top 5 Stock Picks - Just ReleasedMarketBeat has just released five new trading ideas to All Access subscribers, but Tesla, Apple, and Netflix didn't make the cut. Some of MarketBeat's winning trading ideas this year have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. Now, MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys. September 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 Earnings Forecast for Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Issued By HC WainwrightSeptember 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 EPS Estimates for Hecla Mining Decreased by National Bank Financial (NYSE:HL)September 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Given New $7.00 Price Target at National BanksharesSeptember 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Price Target Cut to $7.00 by Analysts at TD SecuritiesSeptember 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Given New $4.00 Price Target at Roth MkmSeptember 21, 2023 | MarketBeat Internal (Ad)MarketBeat's Top 5 Stock Picks - Just ReleasedMarketBeat has just released five new trading ideas to All Access subscribers, but Tesla, Apple, and Netflix didn't make the cut. Some of MarketBeat's winning trading ideas this year have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. Now, MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys. September 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Given New $9.00 Price Target at HC WainwrightSeptember 19, 2023 | msn.comHecla Mining's Fire At Lucky Friday Mine Causes More Damage Than Expected: AnalystSeptember 19, 2023 | gurufocus.comHecla Mining Co (HL)'s True Worth: Is It Overpriced? An In-Depth ExplorationSeptember 19, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy Rating for Hecla Mining: Here's What You Need To KnowSeptember 19, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRoth MKM Maintains Neutral Rating for Hecla Mining: Here's What You Need To KnowSeptember 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHecla Mining (HL) Halts Lucky Friday Operations Until 2023 EndSeptember 19, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHecla Mining Company (HL) Gets a Buy from H.C. WainwrightSeptember 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHecla Mining: A Disappointing SetbackSeptember 18, 2023 | marketwatch.comHecla Lucky Friday Fire Out; Production Suspended For Rest of 2023 >HLSeptember 18, 2023 | msn.comProduction at Hecla's Lucky Friday mine to be suspended through rest of 2023September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Hecla says Idaho mine production likely to be suspended throughout 2023September 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Trading Up 4.7%September 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Now Covered by BMO Capital MarketsSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHecla Mining Co (HL): A Diamond in the Rough? An In-Depth Valuation AnalysisSeptember 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Hecla MiningSeptember 14, 2023 | msn.comBMO Capital Reiterates Hecla Mining (HL) Outperform RecommendationSeptember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHecla to Participate in H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference and Gold Forum AmericasSeptember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com10 Best Mining ETFsSee More Headlines Receive HL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hecla Mining and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HL Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2023Ex-Dividend for 9/7 Dividend8/23/2023Dividend Payable9/07/2023Today9/21/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels Sub-IndustryPrecious Metals & Minerals SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:HL CUSIP42270410 CIK719413 Webwww.hecla-mining.com Phone(208) 769-4100Fax208-769-7612Employees1,850Year Founded1891Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$6.47 High Stock Price Forecast$9.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$4.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+61.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.09) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-37,350,000.00 Net Margins-6.52% Pretax Margin-7.22% Return on Equity1.23% Return on Assets0.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.28 Current Ratio1.71 Quick Ratio1.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$718.91 million Price / Sales3.43 Cash Flow$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow14.06 Book Value$3.26 per share Price / Book1.23Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares617,340,000Free Float609,315,000Market Cap$2.47 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.09 Social Links 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Phillips S. Baker Jr. (Age 63)Pres, CEO & Director Mr. Russell D. Lawlar (Age 43)Sr. VP & CFO Comp: $990.5kMr. Lauren Martin Roberts (Age 58)Sr. VP & COO Comp: $1.46MMr. Michael L. Clary (Age 55)Sr. VP & Chief Admin. Officer Comp: $1.08MMr. Robert D. Brown B.Sc. (Age 54)M.B.A., MBA, VP of Corp. Devel. & Sustainability Comp: $1.06MMs. Anvita Mishra PatilVP of Investor Relations and Treasurer of Hecla LimitedMr. David C. Sienko (Age 54)VP & Gen. Counsel Mr. Kurt D. Allen (Age 62)VP of Exploration Mr. Christophe M. McLeanVP & CFO of Hecla CanadaMr. Michael B. White (Age 72)Corp. Sec. More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCompass Minerals InternationalNYSE:CMPU.S. SilicaNYSE:SLCAPiedmont LithiumNASDAQ:PLLInnospecNASDAQ:IOSPOsisko Gold RoyaltiesNYSE:ORView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWolverine Trading LLCSold 76,400 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 84,700 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.014%George R JohnsonBought 8,500 shares on 8/22/2023Total: $34,595.00 ($4.07/share)California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 35,139 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.114%Osaic Holdings Inc.Bought 7,927 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.017%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hecla Mining stock right now? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hecla Mining in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HL shares. View HL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Hecla Mining's stock price forecast for 2023? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Hecla Mining's shares. Their HL share price forecasts range from $4.00 to $9.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $6.47 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 61.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HL shares performed in 2023? Hecla Mining's stock was trading at $5.56 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, HL shares have decreased by 28.1% and is now trading at $4.00. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Hecla Mining? Hecla Mining saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 19,790,000 shares, an increase of 8.1% from the August 15th total of 18,300,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,210,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days. View Hecla Mining's Short Interest. When is Hecla Mining's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 8th 2023. View our HL earnings forecast. How were Hecla Mining's earnings last quarter? Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The basic materials company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The basic materials company had revenue of $178.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $183.71 million. Hecla Mining had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.23% and a negative net margin of 6.52%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.04 earnings per share. How often does Hecla Mining pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hecla Mining? Hecla Mining declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.0063 per share on Thursday, September 7th. This represents a $0.03 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for HL. What ETFs hold Hecla Mining's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) stock in their portfolio include iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP), ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ), Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL), Global X Gold Explorers ETF (GOEX), Direxion Daily Metals & Mining Bull 2X Shares (MNM), SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME), VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Is Hecla Mining a good dividend stock? Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.62%. Read our dividend analysis for HL. What is Phillips S. Baker Jr.'s approval rating as Hecla Mining's CEO? 10 employees have rated Hecla Mining Chief Executive Officer Phillips S. Baker Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Phillips S. Baker Jr. has an approval rating of 39% among the company's employees. This puts Phillips S. Baker Jr. in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Hecla Mining own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hecla Mining investors own include Yankuang Energy Group (YZCAY), Coeur Mining (CDE), Two Harbors Investment (TWO), Endeavour Silver (EXK), First Majestic Silver (AG), Yamana Gold (AUY), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), Kinross Gold (KGC) and B2Gold (BTG). What is Hecla Mining's stock symbol? Hecla Mining trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HL." Who are Hecla Mining's major shareholders? Hecla Mining's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Van ECK Associates Corp (8.96%), BlackRock Inc. (7.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.71%), State Street Corp (4.25%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (2.14%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles B Stanley, David C Sienko, George R Johnson, George R Nethercutt Jr, Phillips S Baker, Jr, Stephen F Ralbovsky, Terry V Rogers and Theodore Crumley. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Hecla Mining? Shares of HL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hecla Mining's stock price today? One share of HL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.00. How much money does Hecla Mining make? Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion and generates $718.91 million in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $-37,350,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.09) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Hecla Mining have? The company employs 1,850 workers across the globe. How can I contact Hecla Mining? Hecla Mining's mailing address is 6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200, COEUR D`ALENE ID, 83815-9408. The official website for the company is www.hecla-mining.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (208) 769-4100, via email at hmc-info@hecla-mining.com, or via fax at 208-769-7612. 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