Hecla Mining (HL) Insider Jill Satre Buys $125K of Stock

Jill Satre purchased 14,422 shares of Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) on June 22, 2026. The transaction was valued at approximately $125,038, with each share bought at an average price of $8.67. This insider activity was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hecla Mining Company

On June 22, 2026, Jill Satre, along with several other insiders, bought shares of Hecla Mining Company. Mark Board, Dean Gehring, Alice Wong, and Catherine Boggs were among those who acquired shares on the same day, each at the average price of $8.67 per share. These transactions were not executed under any pre-planned trading plans.

Other Institutional Activity in Hecla Mining Company

Several institutional investors have been active in Hecla Mining Company. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 3,014,446 shares, bringing its total to 90,272,790 shares valued at about $1.68 billion, a 3.5% increase. State Street Corp also added 1,110,310 shares, ending with 33,386,594 shares worth approximately $622 million, a 3.4% increase. Meanwhile, Van Eck Associates Corp reduced its position by 3,943,575 shares, leaving it with 33,120,490 shares valued at around $617 million, a 10.6% decrease. 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 Up 1.1%

Shares of NYSE:HL traded near $15.98 on Tuesday. Hecla Mining Company, with a market cap of $10.72 billion, has a P/E ratio of 23.2 and a forward P/E of 13.4. The stock's beta is 1.27, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, shares have ranged from a low of $5.48 to a high of $34.17. The company's 50-day moving average is $17.71, and the 200-day moving average is $17.75. Hecla maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.94 and a quick ratio of 4.38.

Recent Earnings

Hecla Mining Company reported revenues of about $1.63 billion, with a modest revenue growth of 1.0%. The company achieved a net margin of 16.8% and a return on equity of 19.9%. Earnings per share stood at $0.69. Investors can expect the next earnings report on August 5, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 6, 2026, HC Wainwright & Co. maintained a 'buy' rating for Hecla Mining with a price target of $26.75. Canaccord Genuity upgraded the stock to a 'buy' with a target of $24.0 on April 29, 2026. CIBC and Scotiabank continue to hold their 'hold' ratings with targets of $32.0 and $25.0, respectively. Overall, the consensus target price is $25.53 from nine analyst opinions.

About Hecla Mining Company

Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, operates in the Basic Materials sector within the Other Precious Metals & Mining industry. Founded in 1891, the company explores and produces precious and base metals, including silver, gold, lead, and zinc. Hecla serves customers in the United States and internationally, including custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors. The company is led by CEO Robert L. Krcmarov and employs around 1,865 people.

Bottom Line

Jill Satre's purchase of Hecla Mining shares underscores the activity within the company's insider circle. Hecla's stock performance, trading near $15.98, reflects its market presence with a significant market cap of $10.72 billion. The company's financial health and analyst confidence suggest it remains a noteworthy entity in the mining sector. Remember, these insider purchases are backward-looking and may not indicate future performance.