Hecla Mining Company
S&P 500HL/Basic Materials · Other Precious Metals & Mining/NYSE
Dividend Yield
0.10%
$0.02 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
HL's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 2.2% earnings payout ratio & 2.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Unstable profit margin stability & -0.6% 5-year dividend cagr.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 2.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 2.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 2.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: UnstableProfit margins have been volatile.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -0.6%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Earnings Stability: UnstableEarnings have been volatile, pressuring the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
SafeDividend Track Record
CautionAbout Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company is a precious and base metals producer focused primarily on silver, gold, zinc, and lead. The company operates a portfolio of underground mines and related assets, supplying concentrates and unrefined dore containing silver and gold to custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors. Its key operating segments include Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Casa Berardi, which collectively provide geographic and asset diversification across North America. Hecla Mining Company plays a significant role in the materials sector by supporting industrial demand for silver and base metals, as well as serving the jewelry and investment-grade metals markets. The company’s operations are concentrated in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the majority of revenue derived from U.S. activities. Founded in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Hecla Mining Company is recognized as a major participant in the U.S. silver mining industry today.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.10%
Annual Dividend
$0.02
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
2.17%
FCF Payout Ratio
2.28%
52-Week Range
$5.48 - $34.17
Dividend History (2016–2025)
HL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
HL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 22, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 10, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-11.12%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.62%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.68%
3-Year Total Growth
-29.78%
5-Year Total Growth
-3.07%
10-Year Total Growth
58.00%
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