
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Hecla Mining (HL) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Hecla Mining Co has demonstrated impressive financial performance, with silver and gold production surpassing estimates at 4.5Moz and 45.9koz, indicating strong operational capabilities. The company reported a significant 67% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by heightened average realized prices for gold and silver, which rose 39% and 45% respectively. Additionally, the substantial increase in cash flow from operations, which reached $162 million, underscores Hecla’s financial strength and positions the company well for future growth and strategic opportunities in the mining sector.
Bears say
Hecla Mining Co's financial outlook appears negative primarily due to operational risks and the potential impact of declining commodity prices on profitability, which could further stress the company's already high debt levels. Despite a recent decrease in the net leverage ratio to 0.3x, the anticipated production decline in Q3, attributed to hoist availability issues, raises concerns about the company’s short-term output capabilities and revenue generation. Additionally, the significant decrease in net debt to $273.0 million compared to $550.7 million at the end of 4Q24 may not fully mitigate the risks associated with a potential 50% contraction in target price multiples, emphasizing the financial vulnerabilities Hecla Mining faces.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Hecla Mining and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Hecla Mining (HL) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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