Hecla Mining (HL) VP & Pao Maurice Buys 6,258 Shares

Hecla Mining Insider Trading: Vice President Buys Shares

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) saw fresh insider activity on June 22, 2026, when Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer Absolom Stuart Maurice picked up 6,258 shares. This follows earlier disclosures from the same day detailing a mix of stock sales and purchases by other members of the company's executive team.

Executive Trading Activity Around Hecla Mining

The transaction on June 22 was part of a broader wave of insider moves at the precious metals producer. On that same date, Vice President and PAO Absolom Stuart Maurice also sold 7,070 shares at an average price of $15.98, totaling $112,978.60. Other executives active on June 22 included VP of CHRO Kari Moyes buying 303 shares, VP of Exploration Kurt Allen selling 14,309 shares at $15.98 for a $228,657.82 total alongside a separate acquisition of 19,548 shares, VP of Sustainability Malone Patrick Shay buying 2,307 shares, and Senior VP, GC and Secretary David Sienko selling 23,973 shares at $15.98 for $383,088.54.

Hecla Mining Stock Valuation

Hecla Mining shares recently changed hands at $14.52. The company commands a market capitalization of roughly $10.45 billion. The stock trades with a forward P/E ratio of 15.0 based on estimates. Over the past year, the shares have moved between a low of $11.81 and a high of $34.17, while trading near its 50-day moving average of $18.52.

Recent Earnings at Hecla Mining

For its recent financial reporting period, Hecla Mining posted $1.74 billion in revenue, reflecting a 52.4% growth rate. The miner recorded net income margins of 19.2% and a return on equity of 22.2%. Earnings per share stood at $0.74. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus buy rating on Hecla Mining with a mean price target of $22.78. Recent updates include RBC Capital maintaining an Outperform rating on September 16, 2026, while lowering its target from $24.00 to $20.00. Earlier, Jefferies initiated coverage with a Hold rating and a $22.00 target on August 21, 2026, and Scotiabank maintained a Sector Perform rating on July 14, 2026, moving its target from $25.00 to $21.00.

Inside Hecla Mining Company Operations

Hecla Mining Company operates as a precious and base metals provider with operations spanning the United States, Canada, and international markets. The firm extracts silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates, serving industrial processors, custom smelters, and metal traders. Established in 1891, the company maintains its headquarters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

What to Watch Next for Hecla Mining

Investors tracking insider sentiment will look to upcoming Form 4 filings for further clues on executive positioning. The next major company milestone arrives with the third-quarter earnings release slated for early November 2026.