Hecla Mining Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Hecla Mining's CEO is Rob Krcmarov, appointed in Nov 2024, has a tenure of 1.5 years. total yearly compensation is $5.45M, comprised of 15.6% salary and 84.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.01% of the company’s shares, worth $1.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 2.3 years respectively.
Key information
Rob Krcmarov
Chief executive officer
US$5.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.59% |
| CEO tenure | 1.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.01% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
HL: Higher Margins And 2026 Production Guidance Will Likely Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Hecla Mining to $25.80 from $27.00, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Hecla issued production guidance for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026, giving investors a clearer view of its expected output profile.
HL: Weaker Silver Outlook Will Eventually Challenge Elevated Future P/E Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hecla Mining by a small amount to $13.85, reflecting updated views that factor in a lower revenue growth outlook, a higher expected discount rate, a stronger profit margin, and a slightly higher future P/E of 23.17x. What's in the News Issued new consolidated production guidance for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026, with expected silver output of 15.1 million to 16.5 million ounces and gold output of 65,000 to 72,000 ounces, including 14,000 to 17,000 ounces from Casa Berardi in the first quarter (company guidance).Hecla Mining: Undersupplied Silver Market To Drive Growth
Apr 10HL: Slower Production Outlook Will Likely Undermine Rich Future P/E Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Hecla Mining from $16.00 to about $13.85, citing updated assumptions that pair a higher forecast profit margin of roughly 42.8% with a lower expected revenue growth rate of about 1.0% and a reduced future P/E of around 22.9x. What's in the News Hecla issued new consolidated silver production guidance for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026, at 15.1 to 16.5 million ounces, and gold production guidance at 65,000 to 72,000 ounces, including 14,000 to 17,000 ounces from Casa Berardi in the first quarter (Corporate guidance).HL: Higher Margins And Production Guidance Will Likely Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hecla Mining to $27.00 from $15.90, reflecting updated assumptions around a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth, a higher profit margin of about 39% and a richer forward P/E of roughly 46x. What's in the News Issued consolidated production guidance for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026, with silver output expected in a range of 15.1 million to 16.5 million ounces and gold output expected at 65,000 to 72,000 ounces, including 14,000 to 17,000 ounces from Casa Berardi in the first quarter (Corporate Guidance) Announced preliminary consolidated production results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting 3,803,605 ounces of silver and 29,728 ounces of gold (Announcement of Operating Results) Reported full year 2025 production results of 17,026,785 ounces of silver and 150,509 ounces of gold (Announcement of Operating Results) Reiterated consolidated production guidance for 2026, targeting 15.1 million to 16.5 million ounces of silver and 134,000 to 146,000 ounces of gold (Corporate Guidance) Held an analyst and investor day focused on the company's approach to strategy, finance, operations, exploration, sustainability and innovation (Analyst/Investor Day) Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised to $27.00 from $15.90, reflecting a higher assessed value per share based on the updated model inputs.
HL: Updated Production Outlook And Index Inclusion Will Support Bullish Thesis
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hecla Mining to $36.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple that together point to a more measured outlook for the shares. What's in the News Hecla issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2026, including expected silver production of 15.1 million to 16.5 million ounces and consolidated gold production of 65,000 to 72,000 ounces, with 14,000 to 17,000 ounces from Casa Berardi in the first quarter (company guidance).HL: Higher Multiple Will Likely Overstate Benefits Of New Production Guidance
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hecla Mining from $12.00 to $16.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly revised discount rate and P/E outlook. What's in the News Issued consolidated production guidance for 2026, with expected silver output of 15.1 million to 16.5 million ounces and gold production of 134,000 to 146,000 ounces (company guidance).HL: Higher Production Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Reframe Bullish Thesis
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Hecla Mining from US$11.90 to US$36.50. They cite updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that together support a higher long term price target range.Optimistic Investors Push Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) Shares Up 57% But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 26
HL: Higher Multiple And Slower Revenue Will Likely Undermine Production Optimism
Analysts have nudged their price target for Hecla Mining to US$12.00, supported by updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher assumed future P/E of about 29.9x. What's in the News Hecla plans an analyst and investor day focused on its approach to strategy, finance, operations, exploration, sustainability, and innovation, providing a more detailed view into how management is thinking about the business.HL: Index Promotion And Exploration Momentum Will Likely Leave Shares Overextended
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Hecla Mining from 14.55 dollars to 15.90 dollars, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, slightly improved profit margins, and a somewhat lower future valuation multiple despite a marginally higher discount rate. What's in the News Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) has been added to the S&P 400 Materials sector index, increasing its visibility with mid-cap institutional investors (Index Constituent Adds).HL: Future Exploration Success Will Likely Fail To Justify Current Optimism
Analysts have raised their price target on Hecla Mining to 12.00 dollars from 6.50 dollars, citing sharply improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a more attractive future earnings multiple, despite a slightly higher assumed discount rate. What's in the News Exploration drilling at the Midas Project in Nevada has discovered new high grade gold structures along the two mile Pogo Trend, reinforcing the potential to restart the site using existing permitted mill and tailings capacity (company announcement).Revenues Not Telling The Story For Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) After Shares Rise 31%
Dec 12HL: Future Exploration Success Will Still Leave Shares Looking Overextended
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hecla Mining slightly higher, from $14.40 to $14.55, citing modestly increased long term return expectations reflected in a higher discount rate and slightly richer forward valuation multiples. What's in the News Announced high grade gold and silver discoveries at the Midas Project in Nevada, including new Pogo and Sinter vein structures that could support a low capital restart using the existing permitted mill and tailings capacity (company exploration update).HL: Future Production Growth And Index Additions Will Maintain Fair Market Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Hecla Mining from $14.14 to $14.40, citing higher expected revenue growth even though profit margins are projected to decrease. What's in the News Hecla Mining updated its 2025 production guidance, expecting consolidated silver production between 16.2 and 17.0 million ounces and gold production between 145,000 and 150,000 ounces.HL: Future Production Increases And Index Adds Will Support Fair Valuation
Analysts have raised their price target for Hecla Mining from $12.28 to $14.14 per share. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and updated expectations for the company's future valuation.Index Additions And Rising Metal Output Will Drive Future Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Hecla Mining from $11.48 to $12.28, citing improvements in the company's fair value estimate and a marginally lower discount rate as key factors in their updated outlook. What's in the News Hecla Mining Company was added to the S&P 1000 index (Index Constituent Adds).What Hecla Mining Company's (NYSE:HL) 27% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Oct 19Accelerating Silver Demand Will Fuel Keno Hill Production
Hecla Mining's analyst price target has been raised from $9.63 to $11.48, as analysts cite improved growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) was added to the S&P 1000 index (Key Developments) Also added to the S&P 600 Materials sector (Key Developments) Included in the S&P Composite 1500 index (Key Developments) Added to the S&P 600 index (Key Developments) Announced increased gold production for Q2 2025, reporting 45,895 oz compared to 37,324 oz in the previous year (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target increased from $9.63 to $11.48.Accelerating Silver Demand Will Fuel Keno Hill Production
The upward revision in Hecla Mining’s price target largely reflects improved expectations for revenue growth and a modest increase in net profit margin, resulting in a new consensus fair value estimate of $9.62. What's in the News Hecla Mining has been added to multiple indices, including the S&P 1000, S&P 600, S&P 600 Materials, S&P Composite 1500, and a range of Russell Growth benchmarks (2000, 2500, 3000, 3000E, Small Cap Comp).Accelerating Silver Demand Will Fuel Keno Hill Production
Hecla Mining’s upward price target revision is underpinned by significant improvements in both revenue growth forecasts and net profit margin, resulting in a new analyst consensus valuation of $8.92 per share. What's in the News Second quarter silver production rose to 4.52 million oz (from 4.46 million oz), and gold production increased to 45,895 oz (from 37,324 oz).Subdued Growth No Barrier To Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) With Shares Advancing 27%
Aug 14Hecla Mining's (NYSE:HL) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point
Aug 13Accelerating Silver Demand Will Fuel Keno Hill Production
The modest increase in Hecla Mining’s future P/E ratio, indicative of higher expected earnings growth or increased investor optimism, underpins the slight upward revision in its consensus analyst price target from $8.22 to $8.31. What's in the News Hecla Mining raised 2025 gold production guidance to 126.0–137.0 Koz from the prior 120–130 Koz; silver guidance remains at 15.5–17.0 Moz.Optimistic Investors Push Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Jun 14US High-Grade Silver Assets Will Capitalize On Solar And Electrification
Strategic investment in high-grade U.S. silver assets and operational improvements position Hecla to benefit from rising, long-term silver demand and enhanced profitability.An Intrinsic Calculation For Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued
May 10Hecla Mining: Back On The Sale Rack
Dec 19CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$5m | US$850k | US$321m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$199m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$100m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$70m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$756k | US$94k | US$35m |
Compensation vs Market: Rob's total compensation ($USD5.45M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.60M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rob's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Rob Krcmarov (60 yo)
1.5yrs
Tenure
US$5,453,167
Compensation
Mr. Robert L. Krcmarov, M. Econ. Geol., also known as Rob, is Independent Director of Orla Mining Ltd. from November 20, 2023. He is CEO, President & Director of Hecla Mining Company from November 7, 2024....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1.5yrs | US$5.45m | 0.010% $ 1.2m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 5.2yrs | US$1.80m | 0.010% $ 1.2m | |
| Senior VP & COO | 2.8yrs | US$1.84m | 0.015% $ 1.8m | |
| Senior VP | 16.3yrs | US$1.70m | 0.098% $ 11.8m | |
| VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.0022% $ 265.2k | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | 10.3yrs | US$1.35m | 0.054% $ 6.5m | |
| VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Sustainability | 1.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Technical Services | no data | no data | no data |
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HL's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1.5yrs | US$5.45m | 0.010% $ 1.2m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 19yrs | US$267.82k | 0.046% $ 5.6m | |
| Independent Chairman | 9.3yrs | US$327.82k | 0.054% $ 6.5m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$267.82k | 0.018% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$260.32k | 0.0097% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$200.32k | 0.0035% $ 426.3k | |
| Independent Director | 1.6yrs | US$252.82k | 0.0042% $ 511.1k |
2.3yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HL's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 16:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hecla Mining Company is covered by 25 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrea Cheung | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Kevin O'Halloran | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Michael Jalonen | BofA Global Research |