Hecla Mining Company, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, acquires, develops, and produces precious and base metal deposits worldwide. The company offers zinc, lead, and bulk flotation concentrates to custom smelters and brokers; and unrefined gold and silver bullion bars to precious metals traders. It owns 100% interests in the Greens Creek mine located on Admiralty Island, Alaska; the Lucky Friday mine located in northern Idaho; the Casa Berardi mine located in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, Canada; and the San Sebastian mine located in the state of Durango, Mexico. The company also owns interests in the Fire Creek mine located primarily in Lander County, Nevada; the Hollister mine located in Elko County, Nevada; and the Midas property located northeast of Winnemucca, Nevada. Hecla Mining Company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-IndustryPrecious Metals & Minerals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone208-769-4100
Debt
Current Ratio1.50
Quick Ratio0.92
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$577.78 million
Price / Sales2.06
Price / Cash Flow6.70
Price / Book0.67
Profitability
Net Income$-23,510,000.00
Net Margins-5.18%
Return on Assets0.38%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,431
OptionableOptionable
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hecla Mining's stock symbol?
Hecla Mining trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HL."
How often does Hecla Mining pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hecla Mining?
Hecla Mining declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.0025 per share on Monday, December 3rd. This represents a $0.01 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.40%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 19th. View Hecla Mining's Dividend History.
How were Hecla Mining's earnings last quarter?
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The basic materials company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.01. The basic materials company earned $143.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $149.34 million. Hecla Mining had a negative net margin of 5.18% and a positive return on equity of 0.60%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.04 EPS. View Hecla Mining's Earnings History.
When is Hecla Mining's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for HL?
7 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Hecla Mining's shares. Their forecasts range from $3.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Hecla Mining's stock price to reach $4.3929 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 77.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Hecla Mining.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Hecla Mining?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hecla Mining in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Hecla Mining.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Hecla Mining stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Hecla Mining stock:
- 1. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "We note that Hecla’s cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments decreased by $192 million YoY and the firm has withdrawn its revolving line of credit. Casa Berardi continues to impress. A record throughput of 3,791 tpd (+7% Berardi contributed to total gold production of 162,743 ounces for a 4% increase YoY. We note that of the total gold ounces produced in 2018, the Pillar pit has produced 32,086 ounces. We further highlight that Casa Berardi has now increased throughput by about 1,800 tpd, or 90%, since it was acquired. We expect to see continued strong throughput at the site throughout 2019." (1/16/2019)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Hecla Mining Company is a leading low-cost U.S. silver producer with operating mines in Alaska and Idaho, and is a growing gold producer with an operating mine in Quebec, Canada. The Company also has exploration and pre-development properties in five world-class silver and gold mining districts in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and an exploration office and investments in early-stage silver exploration projects in Canada. " (1/9/2019)
Has Hecla Mining been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about HL stock have trended very positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Hecla Mining earned a coverage optimism score of 3.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the basic materials company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Hecla Mining's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hecla Mining include MDU Resources Group (MDU), Summit Materials (SUM), Compass Minerals International (CMP), U.S. Silica (SLCA), LYNAS CORP LTD/S (LYSDY), Ciner Resources (CINR), Intrepid Potash (IPI), Hi-Crush Partners (HCLP), United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), Smart Sand (SND), Emerge Energy Services (EMES), PIEDMONT LITHIU/S (PLLL), Pall (PLL), Canada Jetlines (JETMF) and Zenyatta Ventures (ZENYF).
Who are Hecla Mining's key executives?
Hecla Mining's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Phillips S. Baker Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Lindsay A. Hall, Sr. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 64)
- Mr. Lawrence P. Radford, Sr. VP & COO (Age 58)
- Mr. David C. Sienko, VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 50)
- Dr. Dean W. A. McDonald P.Geo., Ph.D., Sr. VP of Exploration (Age 62)
How do I buy shares of Hecla Mining?
Shares of HL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Hecla Mining's stock price today?
One share of HL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.48.
How big of a company is Hecla Mining?
Hecla Mining has a market capitalization of $1.32 billion and generates $577.78 million in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $-23,510,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.10 on an earnings per share basis. Hecla Mining employs 1,431 workers across the globe.
What is Hecla Mining's official website?
How can I contact Hecla Mining?
Hecla Mining's mailing address is 6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200, COEUR D`ALENE ID, 83815. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 208-769-4100 or via email at [email protected]
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