NYSE$HL
Hecla Mining Company · Q3 2022 earnings
Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hecla reported solid operational performance driven by record throughput at Greens Creek and strong production at Lucky Friday. However, free cash flow was impacted by deferred sales, increased capital investment, and Alexco acquisition costs.
Hecla Mining Company reported a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $(23.7) million, or $(0.04) per share, for the third quarter of 2022. Revenue was $146.3 million. The results were impacted by lower realized prices for all metals and the deferral of silver concentrate shipments from Greens Creek and Lucky Friday to the fourth quarter.
- Greens Creek achieved record throughput.
- Lucky Friday produced 1 million silver ounces for two consecutive quarters.
- Consolidated silver production guidance increased, operating and capital cost guidance maintained.
- Keno Hill has completed 30% of total planned pre-production development as of October 31, 2022.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hecla · Revenue · Quarterly
$146M
Revenue by segment
Hecla · $146M total across 3 segments · Q3 2022
- Greens Creek Cash Flow$60.9M-22.7%41.6%
- Casa Berardi Cash Flow$56.9M-2.1%38.9%
- Lucky Friday Cash Flow$28.5M-48.4%19.5%
Forward guidance
The Company has reaffirmed its guidance for annual production, cost, and exploration and pre-development. The Company is maintaining its consolidated capital guidance with lower forecasted capital spend at the Lucky Friday and Casa Berardi due to timing of expenditures, offset by the inclusion of Keno Hill.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2022
+0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
33 / 68 earnings
Positive
+17.1%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-23.5%
Q1 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.2% | +21.3% | -13.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.6% | +12.9% | -18.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.9% | +22.0% | +40.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.3% | +8.4% | +24.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -14.6% | -15.5% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.4% | -11.4% | -12.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.5% | +6.3% | +19.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.6% | +4.8% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.4% | +3.2% | +26.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.8% | -12.7% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.3% | -7.0% | -21.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -12.5% | -13.3% | -13.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -10.1% | -8.5% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.4% | +3.8% | +11.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.4% | +4.3% | -11.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.8% | +0.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +17.1% | +15.1% | +33.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.7% | +4.2% | -13.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.6% | -4.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +16.5% | +18.9% | +42.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.5% | +14.3% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.9% | -4.7% | -9.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.7% | -12.3% | -13.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.5% | -1.6% | +23.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +11.4% | +2.3% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.5% | +2.1% | +17.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -14.5% | -20.0% | -10.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -23.5% | -24.0% | -27.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -11.6% | -10.6% | -17.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.0% | -8.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.6% | -0.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.5% | -1.0% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.0% | -6.7% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.2% | -10.4% | -23.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.9% | -10.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.7% | +8.5% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.2% | -12.3% | -20.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +9.4% | -8.9% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.8% | +8.5% | -8.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.8% | — | — |
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