HL
Hecla Mining Company
MINING & QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS)
Hecla Mining (HL) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$14.29
-1.12 (-7.27%)
▼
5d:
+8.18%
30d:
-15.14%
90d:
-21.05%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
MODERATE Confidence (86%)
Quality Score
69/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$14.02 – $16.37
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
15.7x
CHEAP
vs 17.7x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$21.68
+51.7% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$13.16 / $15.72
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: HL shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.0% decline. Moderate conviction.
Smart Money Accumulation
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Signal fired Nov 10, 2026 at $14.30 · last confirmed Nov 10, 2026
Strength: 8.0/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$30.64
Based on 13.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$19.02
24.9% 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 17.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HL is currently trading at $14.29, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $14.02 to $16.37. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 15.7) compared to its historical average (17.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.0% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 49.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.16, while resistance sits at $15.72. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 7.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: HL scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $21.68 (+51.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.16, while resistance sits at $15.72. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 7.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: HL scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $21.68 (+51.7%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$14.02 -
$16.37
Company Quality Score
69/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
85.7%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$14.02 -
$16.37
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$13.16
Resistance Level
$15.72
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (65/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-7.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading 51.7% below Wall St target ($21.68)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 65/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.68
Wall Street Target
$21.68
(+51.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
24.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
49.8%
Profit Margin
21.0%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.7 vs 17.7
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$13.72
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$13.17
(-8%)
3-Year Target
$12.64
(-12%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→18)
$14.27
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 23.8%)
$34.37
(+141%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.7, Growth: 23.8%)
$27.13
(+90%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.3, Growth: 23.8%)
$23.06
(+61%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.35 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.84
Bull Case
$18.39
(+29%)
Analyst growth 8.5%, PE expands to 20.2
Base Case
$16.72
(+17%)
Market implied 8.5%, PE stable at 18.4
Bear Case
$10.48
(-27%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡
Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.7 to 17.7
Stabilization Target:
$16.13
(+12.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+12.9%
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Bullish
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Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
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Last Tracked
Nov 8, 2026
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