Hecla Mining Company Stock Rises 5.58% on Strong Silver Output and Cash Flow
Hecla Mining Company's stock price has been rising, up by 5.58% on Friday, August 7, 2026, amidst bullish sentiment on silver prices.
In its Q2 2026 earnings report, HL reported a 19% decline in revenue from the previous quarter due to weaker metal prices, but its operating cash flow jumped 61% year-over-year to $175 million and free cash flow more than doubled to $136 million.
The company's silver output increased by 8% quarter-over-quarter to 4.2 million ounces, with Lucky Friday printing record production and HL posting negative silver cash costs and low all-in sustaining costs (AISC) from core operations.
Despite missing Street estimates for revenue and EPS, Hecla Mining Company's balance sheet remains strong, with essentially no debt and a current ratio of 4.9.