What is the fair value of HL stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for HL to be between $17.20 and $21.01. The current price is $19.78.

What is the analyst price target for HL?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for HL is $23.38. This implies a potential upside of 18.2% from current levels.

Hecla Mining (HL) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

HL - Hecla Mining Company

MINING & QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS)

$19.78

-0.24 (-1.20%) ▼

5d: -6.74%

30d: +9.28%

90d: +31.95%

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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 04, 2026

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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $20.82 · last confirmed Sep 11, 2026

Strength: 5.7/10

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Bottom Line:
ℹ️ NEUTRAL: HL is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 0.9% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 25.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$37.50

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$23.28

15.0% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.1x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: HL is currently trading at $19.78, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $17.20 to $21.01. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 18.6) is in line with its historical norms (18.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.

Technical Outlook: Technically, HL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $18.91, while resistance sits at $21.69.

Market Sentiment: HL scores 33/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $23.38 (+18.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR

Historical Trading Range $17.20 - $21.01

Company Quality Score 49/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 48.6%

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All Signals

NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (33/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($23.38)
NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $17.20 - $21.01

Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $18.91

Resistance Level $21.69

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 18.59

Wall Street Target $23.38 (+18.2%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 52.4%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 92.9%

Profit Margin 19.1%

Valuation Premium vs History +0.9% premium

PE vs Historical 18.6 vs 18.1 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +0.9% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $19.96 (+1%)

2-Year Target $20.14 (+2%)

3-Year Target $20.32 (+3%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 19→18) PE COMPRESSION $19.78 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.2, Growth: 29.5%) $46.61 (+136%)

Base: (SPY PE: 18.6, Growth: 29.5%) $42.96 (+117%)

Bear: (PE: 15.8, Growth: 29.5%) $36.52 (+85%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (19x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 25.02 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.80

Bull Case $29.29 (+48%)

Analyst growth 33.0%, PE expands to 27.5

Base Case $26.62 (+35%)

Market implied 33.0%, PE stable at 25.0

Bear Case $13.61 (-31%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.3

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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