Mark Board Purchases Hecla Mining Company Shares

Mark Board recently bought 14,422 shares of Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) on June 22, 2026. The shares were acquired at an average price of $8.67, amounting to a total investment of $125,038.74. This insider purchase was not made under a prearranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hecla Mining Company

On the same day, several other insiders also acquired shares of Hecla Mining Company. Jill Satre and Alice Wong each bought 14,422 shares, while Dean Gehring purchased 7,211 shares twice. Catherine Boggs acquired 10,816 shares. All transactions were conducted at the same average price of $8.67 per share.

Other Institutional Activity in Hecla Mining Company

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 3,014,446 shares, bringing its total to 90,272,790 shares valued at approximately $1.68 billion. State Street Corp added 1,110,310 shares, ending with 33,386,594 shares worth about $622 million. Van Eck Associates Corp reduced its position by 3,943,575 shares, leaving it with 33,120,490 shares valued at $617 million. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 31,608,659 and 28,924,998 shares, respectively.

Hecla Mining Company Stock Down 26.1%

As of Tuesday, shares of Hecla Mining Company traded near $15.98. The company, with a market cap of $10.72 billion, has a P/E ratio of 23.16 and a forward P/E of 13.41. Its beta stands at 1.269, indicating a higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock's price has ranged from $5.48 to $34.17, with a 50-day moving average of $17.71 and a 200-day moving average of $17.75. Hecla maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.94 and a quick ratio of 4.381.

Recent Earnings

Hecla Mining Company reported revenues of approximately $1.63 billion, reflecting a slight growth. The company achieved a net margin of 16.8% and a return on equity of 19.9%. The next earnings report is expected on August 5, 2026.

Dividend

Hecla Mining Company pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share, yielding 0.09%. The dividend payout ratio is a modest 2.17%, suggesting a conservative approach to returning capital to shareholders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 6, 2026, HC Wainwright & Co. maintained its buy rating on Hecla Mining Company, setting a price target of $26.75. Earlier, on April 29, Canaccord Genuity upgraded the stock to a buy with a $24.00 target. The consensus among analysts is a buy recommendation, with an average target price of $25.53 based on nine opinions.

About Hecla Mining Company

Hecla Mining Company is a leading provider of precious and base metals, operating in the United States and internationally. The company mines silver, gold, lead, and zinc, catering to custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors. Founded in 1891, Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and led by CEO Mr. Robert L. Krcmarov. The company employs approximately 1,865 people.

Bottom Line

Insider buying activity at Hecla Mining Company, including Mark Board's recent purchase, is noteworthy as investors often watch such moves for potential insights. Hecla's strong market position and liquidity, combined with positive analyst sentiment, make it a company to watch. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect current trading conditions.