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Record free cash flow and debt-free balance sheet highlight strong operational performance.

In the world of silver miners, one company carries a premium price tag, but a closer look at its performance reveals a curious mismatch with its peers.

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) reported second-quarter results marked by strong cash generation, record site-level free cash flow at Greens Creek and Lucky Friday, and a balance sheet that President and Chief Executive Officer Rob Krcmarov called the strongest in the company’s history. Revenue from continu

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.89%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.44%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Hecla Mining (HL) is back in focus after a strong second quarter earnings beat, record site level free cash flow at Greens Creek and Lucky Friday, and a balance sheet with no long term debt. See our latest analysis for Hecla Mining. Hecla Mining shares recently pulled back, with a 1 day share price return of down 4.11% to US$15.86. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 119.92% and 3 year total shareholder return of about 2.5x suggest strong longer term momentum. Investors are...

Hecla Mining Company recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$333.85 million and net income of US$117.88 million, alongside declared quarterly dividends on both its common and Series B preferred shares. Despite lower silver and gold production volumes versus a year earlier and a modest reduction in full-year silver guidance, Hecla highlighted record site-level free cash flow, a cash balance of US$483 million with no long-term debt, and encouraging drilling results...

Hecla Mining Co (HL) reports $199 million adjusted EBITDA, record site-level free cash flow, and advances high-return projects despite revenue dip from lower metal prices.

Silver prices surged nearly 4% to $61.81 at the time of writing amid easing geopolitical tensions and a decline in oil prices as markets eyed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

After a steep sell-off, this North American miner’s rock-solid fundamentals are at odds with its discounted stock price, forcing investors to decide if the market is offering a gift or sounding an alarm.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.95%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL), Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE), Endeavour Silver (NYSE: EXK), and Silvercorp Metals (NYSE: SVM) all declined in Thursday's session, amplifying the metal's losses through their operating leverage to silver prices.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) is one of the stocks set to explode in the next 2 years. On July 8, NVRO Metals Limited announced a non-binding MoU with Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the parent corporation, Hecla Mining, to process 35,000 tonnes of tailings. This agreement outlines a framework […]

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After its dramatic plunge, silver may be experiencing a huge disconnect between its traded value and its importance as a critical material.

Hecla Mining stock has surged over the past three years, yet the valuation picture is mixed, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate sitting close to the current price while the broader checks suggest the shares are not obviously cheap. Hecla Mining has returned 194.9% over three years, which puts extra focus on whether that gain is now largely reflected in the price. Index reclassification into larger growth benchmarks and a sharper focus on silver after recent...

Hecla Mining Company was recently dropped from several Russell 2000 indices and simultaneously added to the Russell 1000, Midcap, and associated value and growth benchmarks, reflecting a shift in how the stock is classified across major index families. This broad rebalancing, against the backdrop of silver approaching a key technical level, may reshape how both passive and active investors view Hecla’s role in portfolios. With Hecla now included in multiple Russell 1000 and Midcap indices,...

Silver is approaching what many technical traders would describe as a make-or-break moment. After a sharp rally over the past two years, the precious metal has retreated to a long-term rising trendline that has supported its bull market since early...

Both gold and silver extended their sell-off on Wednesday, with spot prices dropping to the lowest levels this year.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.09%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.92%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.68%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

As the prices of precious metals go, so go the company's shares.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -2.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -4.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -2.97%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Hecla Mining (HL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Hecla Mining (HL) has been drawing attention after recent trading left the stock down about 3% over the past month and roughly 19% over the past 3 months, prompting fresh questions about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Hecla Mining. At a share price of $17.54, Hecla’s recent moves tell a mixed story, with the stock up over the past week but seeing share price returns weaken over the past quarter, even as multi year total shareholder returns remain very large. If you are watching...

To decide whether Hecla Mining stock still offers value at around US$17.54, you first need to understand what the current price implies about the company and how that compares with its fundamentals. Over the last week the share price is up 3.3%, even though the stock is down 2.9% over the past month and down 7.0% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 211.9% and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 230.8% and 97.6% respectively. This mix of shorter term weakness and very strong longer...