Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) Stock Price Up 3.7% – Here’s Why

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) rose 3.7% on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $23.53 and last traded at $22.02. Approximately 27,808,652 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 1% from the average daily volume of 28,083,590 shares. The stock had previously closed at $21.24.

Hecla Mining News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Hecla Mining this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results materially beat expectations: revenue and EPS topped consensus, margins and cash flow expanded sharply, and management provided supportive commentary on operational strength. Q4 Earnings Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported a record 2025 (revenue topping $1B) and declared a small quarterly dividend — signals of cash generation and capital returns after a strong year. Record 2025 & Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Higher silver production (2025 silver output ~17M oz, +5% YoY) from Greens Creek, Lucky Friday and Keno Hill supports the company’s newly emphasized silver growth thesis. Silver Production Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/commentary pieces are framing Hecla as a silver-focused turnaround — useful for longer-term thesis but largely opinion-driven and already reflected in recent moves. Seeking Alpha Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary asks whether recent multi‑year share run leaves limited upside near term — a valuation/positioning read rather than new company-specific news. Valuation Article
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets note a pullback after results and the announced silver-centric strategy — trading volatility and profit-taking can pressure the stock despite strong fundamentals. Pullback Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales and notable institutional reductions were reported in recent periods; heavy selling by major funds and insider dispositions can weigh on sentiment and amplify volatility. Insider & Institutional Activity

Analyst Ratings Changes

HL has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce increased their price objective on Hecla Mining from $27.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Roth Mkm set a $13.00 target price on Hecla Mining in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Hecla Mining in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Hecla Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $26.50 price objective on shares of Hecla Mining in a report on Friday, January 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hecla Mining currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $21.63.

Hecla Mining Stock Performance

The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $22.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $15.63. The firm has a market cap of $14.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.03 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 2.15 and a quick ratio of 1.51.

Hecla Mining Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.0038 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $0.02 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Hecla Mining’s payout ratio is presently 2.04%.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP David C. Sienko sold 207,553 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.42, for a total transaction of $4,030,679.26. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 906,370 shares in the company, valued at $17,601,705.40. The trade was a 18.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, VP Kurt Allen sold 52,219 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.91, for a total value of $1,144,118.29. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 216,641 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,746,604.31. This represents a 19.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.62% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hecla Mining

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ninety One UK Ltd grew its stake in shares of Hecla Mining by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Ninety One UK Ltd now owns 6,219,902 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $75,261,000 after purchasing an additional 103,009 shares during the period. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System bought a new position in shares of Hecla Mining during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,150,000. Yousif Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Hecla Mining in the 3rd quarter valued at $2,483,000. Berman McAleer LLC bought a new stake in Hecla Mining in the third quarter valued at $593,000. Finally, B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Hecla Mining during the second quarter worth $2,256,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.01% of the company’s stock.

About Hecla Mining

Hecla Mining Company, founded in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is one of the oldest publicly traded precious metals companies in the United States. Originally established to develop the rich silver deposits of the Coeur d’Alene district, Hecla has evolved into a diversified mining enterprise focused on the exploration, development and production of silver and gold, with by-product credits from lead and zinc.

The company’s principal operations are located in North America and Latin America.