Hecla Mining Co produces and explores silver, gold, zinc, and other metals. The operating business segments are Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Casa Berardi. It generates maximum revenue from the Greens Creek segment. Geographically, It operates in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Company Info
SIC1400
Composite FIGIBBG000BL5W86
CIK0000719413
IPOJun 1, 1972
Sectormining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels)
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hecla Mining Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Hecla Mining Company (HL) has returned -2.39% so far this year and 321.54% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HL has achieved an annualized return of 21.18%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
HL
1M-5.47%
6M58.77%
YTD-2.39%
1Y321.54%
5Y26.04%
10Y21.18%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-2.61%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Hecla Mining Company (HL) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
14.61%
11.60%
-23.46%
0.05%
2025
13.60%
-9.04%
4.91%
3.06%
-7.55%
13.45%
-4.33%
44.97%
36.72%
5.32%
31.61%
11.31%
2024
-20.62%
-8.05%
34.36%
-5.59%
23.48%
-17.09%
19.18%
2.24%
15.40%
-4.14%
-15.98%
-10.24%
2023
8.06%
-16.12%
20.57%
-4.27%
-14.17%
-3.56%
11.41%
-21.04%
-12.33%
7.11%
22.66%
-2.83%
2022
-3.31%
14.06%
13.08%
-20.34%
-6.90%
-18.33%
18.90%
-13.41%
3.14%
10.92%
13.54%
-1.24%
2021
-16.81%
-9.68%
-14.95%
1.03%
48.27%
-19.04%
-12.32%
-8.21%
-11.29%
3.77%
-4.97%
-7.61%
2020
-12.17%
-12.58%
-33.33%
48.59%
29.69%
-3.82%
67.78%
8.47%
-18.06%
-10.89%
2.36%
28.32%
2019
15.38%
-11.11%
-3.36%
-9.48%
-37.62%
32.35%
5.71%
-1.66%
-2.22%
29.21%
6.93%
37.25%
2018
-4.71%
-3.94%
1.10%
3.51%
-1.05%
-7.69%
-7.78%
-10.13%
1.09%
-13.67%
-2.86%
-2.88%
2017
21.51%
-12.13%
-3.82%
2.83%
6.69%
-9.73%
7.98%
-2.04%
-5.28%
-5.60%
-21.10%
5.87%
2016
61.42%
-6.88%
26.24%
24.81%
-15.07%
2.33%
5.27%
-2.09%
-12.81%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hecla Mining Company (HL) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of HL compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Hecla Mining Company volatility is 3.93%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
3.56B
2.98B
3.01B
2.93B
2.73B
2.67B
2.64B
2.70B
2.36B
2.37B
2.22B
2.26B
2.23B
1.38B
1.40B
1.38B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
2.59B
2.04B
1.97B
1.98B
1.76B
1.70B
1.69B
1.69B
1.48B
1.48B
1.34B
1.40B
1.33B
1.14B
1.14B
962.25M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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The Motley Fool•Lee Samaha
AI Insight
Silver and gold mining company positioned to benefit from positive long-term fundamentals for both metals, including stable industrial demand for silver and increased central bank gold purchases.
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The Motley Fool•Lee Samaha
AI Insight
Silver miner with mixed outlook. While silver has industrial demand advantages over gold, declining underlying demand and speculative volatility create near-term uncertainty. Long-term case supported by data center and industrial applications.
Orezone Gold has completed its acquisition of Hecla Quebec Inc., gaining 100% ownership of the operating Casa Berardi gold mine and Quebec exploration properties. The transaction, valued at $352M upfront and deferred consideration plus up to $241M in contingent payments, positions Orezone as a diversified multi-asset producer. The company funded the acquisition through cash on hand and a gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada, receiving a $100M upfront deposit. Orezone plans to optimize Casa Berardi operations and conduct an 80,000-100,000 metre annual exploration program.
Benzinga•Not Specified
AI Insight
Hecla Mining is the seller of the Casa Berardi mine and Quebec exploration portfolio. The transaction is presented as a strategic divestiture of non-core Canadian assets, with no indication of negative or positive sentiment regarding the sale itself.
Hecla Mining stock dropped 12% this week as the Iran war drives down precious metals prices. Rising oil prices from the conflict boost U.S. inflation and strengthen the dollar, making gold and silver more expensive for overseas investors. Additionally, higher interest rates make U.S. bonds more attractive than non-yielding precious metals. The analyst expects more downside ahead as the conflict appears set to drag on.
The Motley Fool•Eric Volkman
AI Insight
Stock declined 12% this week due to falling precious metals prices driven by geopolitical tensions. The Iran war is strengthening the dollar and making precious metals less attractive to overseas investors. Higher interest rates also reduce demand for non-yielding assets like silver and gold. The analyst explicitly recommends being a seller of the stock, citing significantly more downside than upside in the near term.
Hecla Mining stock has plummeted 50% from its 52-week high due to a sharp decline in silver prices, which fell over 10% to below $67 per ounce amid high oil prices and delayed interest rate cuts. Despite the company delivering record 2025 results, strong balance sheet improvements, and a $593 million gold mine sale agreement, the stock remains highly sensitive to silver price volatility. The author suggests this presents a potential long-term buying opportunity for investors.
The Motley Fool•Neha Chamaria
AI Insight
Stock has plunged 50% from 52-week high and dropped 12% on the day of publication due to sharp silver price declines. However, the company fundamentals remain strong with record 2025 results, improved balance sheet, and strategic asset sales. The negative sentiment is driven by short-term market conditions rather than company performance.
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The Motley Fool•Anthony Di Pizio
AI Insight
More than tripled over the past year as investors pile into precious metals to hedge against rising political and economic uncertainty.
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Benzinga•Nabaparna Bhattacharya
AI Insight
Dropped 16.71% this week with precious metals under pressure
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Benzinga•Globe Newswire
AI Insight
Included as a top holding (5.01%) in the MINY portfolio; neutral as it is a portfolio component.
Hecla Mining shares surged 10.8% after reporting strong Q4 earnings with record revenue of $1.4 billion in 2025. The company dramatically reduced net debt to $34 million, plans to sell its gold subsidiary for up to $593 million, and will increase silver exposure to 73% while doubling exploration spending to $55 million in 2026.
The Motley Fool•Lee Samaha
AI Insight
Strong Q4 earnings with record revenue of $1.4 billion (53% YoY increase), significant debt reduction from $524M to $34M, upcoming $593M subsidiary sale, and strategic pivot to increase silver exposure to 73% with doubled exploration spending demonstrate solid financial health and growth positioning in a favorable silver market environment.
Gold prices have surged with tight physical supply, making mining stocks more attractive than physical gold. The article highlights several precious metals companies as strong investment opportunities, including Hecla Mining, First Majestic Silver, Alamos Gold, Kinross Gold, and Eldorado Gold. CF Industries is also discussed as a cyclical fertilizer play benefiting from strong farming demand.
Investing.com•Louis Navellier
AI Insight
Described as 'one of my favorite precious metals names' with gold strength and tight physical supply making mining stocks attractive.
