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    Record Q3 Results And S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion Could Be A Game Changer For Hecla Mining (HL)

    Simply Wall St·12/22/2025 18:16:49
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    • Hecla Mining recently hit a new 52-week high after reporting record Q3 2025 revenue, earnings, and cash flow, supported by very large year-to-date silver price gains and reduced leverage.
    • The company’s addition to the S&P MidCap 400 Index and progress on projects such as Polaris and Midas highlight growing operational scale and exploration depth that could reshape how investors view its silver-focused portfolio.
    • We’ll now examine how Hecla’s record earnings and S&P MidCap 400 inclusion may reshape its investment narrative and future expectations.

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    Hecla Mining Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Hecla today, you need to believe that its leverage to silver prices and its North American mine portfolio can justify today’s higher valuation multiples. The latest record Q3 2025 earnings and reduced leverage support that view in the near term, while the biggest current risk is that elevated capital needs and tighter regulations could eventually weigh on free cash flow even if silver prices stay supportive.

    The most relevant recent development is Hecla’s pending addition to the S&P MidCap 400 Index, which could increase liquidity and broaden its shareholder base at a time when its valuation ratios already sit near historical highs. That shift in ownership may amplify both the impact of strong silver prices and any future concerns about mine expansion costs, ESG standards, or potential dilution if internal cash generation proves insufficient.

    Yet behind the surge in silver prices and index inclusion, investors should be aware of the growing capital intensity at key assets and the risk that...

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    Hecla Mining's narrative projects $954.2 million revenue and $210.3 million earnings by 2028.

    Uncover how Hecla Mining's forecasts yield a $14.55 fair value, a 26% downside to its current price.

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    Ten members of the Simply Wall St Community currently see Hecla’s fair value anywhere between US$3.53 and US$41.41, with estimates spread across the full range. Against that wide backdrop, the recent spike in silver prices and record results puts extra focus on whether Hecla can sustain free cash flow as capital requirements and regulatory expectations keep rising.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.