Hecla Mining (HL) VP & Pao Maurice Sells $113K of Stock

Executive Sells Hecla Mining Shares

Absolom Stuart Maurice, Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer of Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL), pared down his position on June 22, 2026. Maurice sold 7,070 shares of the company's common stock.

The transaction occurred at a price of $15.98 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $112,978.60. As the person oversees the company's books and accounting practices, his trading activity is closely watched by the market, though insider sales are common and often relate to personal financial planning.

Busy Day of Trading for Hecla Insiders

Maurice was not the only executive active in the market on June 22, 2026. Several other Hecla Mining leaders made moves. On the selling side, Vice President of Exploration Kurt Allen sold 14,309 shares at $15.98, bringing in $228,657.82, though he also acquired 19,548 shares on the same day. David Sienko, Senior VP, General Counsel and Secretary, liquidated 23,973 shares at $15.98, yielding $383,088.54.

Meanwhile, some executives were buyers. Kari Moyes, VP of Human Resources, bought a small lot of 303 shares at $15.98, spending $4,841.94. Malone Patrick Shay, VP of Sustainability, also acquired 2,307 shares, showing that different leaders had varying ideas on how to manage their personal equity in the miner.

Stock Price and Valuation Trends

On Thursday, Hecla Mining shares traded around $14.52. This is slightly below the $15.98 price that Maurice and other executives received during their June transactions. The stock has been trading under its long-term trend lines, with its 50-day moving average at $18.52 and its 200-day moving average at $19.03.

Hecla's current valuation sits at a P/E ratio of 21.03. Looking ahead, analysts expect a bit of a discount, as the forward P/E ratio is estimated at 15.00. The stock has experienced wide swings over the past year, trading between a low of $11.81 and a high of $34.17.

Recent Earnings

Hecla Mining reported annual revenue of $1.74 billion, supported by a revenue growth rate of 52.4%. The precious metals miner recorded a net margin of 19.15% and a return on equity of 22.17%. Earnings per share came in at $0.74. Investors looking for the next operational update can mark their calendars for November 5, 2026, when Hecla is scheduled to release its next quarterly financial results.

Dividend

Hecla Mining continues to return a small portion of its profits to shareholders. The company pays an annual dividend yield of 0.1%. With a conservative dividend payout ratio of just 1.95%, the company retains the vast majority of its cash flow to reinvest in its exploration and mining operations.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have updated their outlooks on Hecla Mining. On September 16, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on the stock, though it lowered its price target from $24.00 to $20.00. Earlier, on August 21, 2026, Jefferies initiated coverage with a Hold rating and a price target of $22.00. Scotiabank kept its Sector Perform rating on July 14, 2026, while adjusting its price target from $25.00 down to $21.00. The broader group of 10 analysts covering the stock holds a consensus Buy recommendation with an average price target of $22.78.

About the Company

Hecla Mining is a long-standing precious metals miner that operates properties in the United States, Canada, and other international mining districts. Founded in 1891, the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based company primarily extracts silver, gold, lead, and zinc. Executive transactions like the one executed by Maurice can help investors gauge how the people running the business view the current stock price relative to its long-term mining prospects.

Next Steps for Investors

Market participants should watch for further insider filings to see if other executives follow Maurice's lead or if buying activity picks up. The upcoming earnings report on November 5, 2026, will also provide fresh data on production costs and metals pricing, which typically drive the stock more than individual insider trades. Remember that insider disclosures represent historical decisions and do not guarantee future stock performance.