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Mar 31, 2021

Hecla Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Hecla's financial performance was strong, marked by record cash margin and adjusted EBITDA, and the second-highest revenue in the company's 130-year history.

Key Takeaways

Hecla Mining Company reported a strong first quarter in 2021, achieving the second-highest sales in its history, a new record for EBITDA, and significant free cash flow generation. The company increased its silver-linked dividend and anticipates further cash flow increases throughout the year.

Sales of $210.9 million, a 54% increase over the prior year and the second highest in the company's history.

Gross profit of $64.8 million, a substantial increase compared to the prior year.

Net income applicable to common shareholders reached $18.8 million, or $0.04 per share (basic).

Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $86.1 million.

Total Revenue
$211M
Previous year: $137M
+54.0%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: -$0.03
-300.0%
Operating Margin
18.23%
Silver Production
3.46M
Previous year: 3.25M
+6.6%
Gold Production
52K
Previous year: 58.79K
-11.5%
Gross Profit
$64.8M
Previous year: $11.4M
+469.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$140M
Previous year: $216M
-35.2%
Free Cash Flow
$16.5M
Previous year: -$14.9M
-210.4%
Total Assets
$2.66B
Previous year: $2.76B
-3.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company updated its guidance for annual production, cost, and expenditures for 2021.