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Jun 30, 2021

Hecla Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Hecla had near record results with cash provided by operations being the second highest in its history and guidance was improved.

Key Takeaways

Hecla Mining Company reported a 31% increase in sales, reaching $218.0 million, driven primarily by silver sales. The company's gross profit increased by $25.2 million, and it generated $54.4 million in quarterly free cash flow. Silver production increased by 4% to 3.5 million ounces, while gold production decreased slightly by 1% to 59,139 ounces.

Sales increased by 31% to $218.0 million.

Gross profit increased by $25.2 million.

Free cash flow for the quarter was $54.4 million.

Silver production increased by 4% to 3.5 million ounces.

Total Revenue
$218M
Previous year: $166M
+31.0%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: $0.01
+500.0%
Silver Production
3.52M
Previous year: 3.4M
+3.6%
Gold Production
59.14K
Previous year: 59.98K
-1.4%
Gross Profit
$59.3M
Previous year: $34.1M
+73.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$183M
Previous year: $75.9M
+140.4%
Free Cash Flow
$54.4M
Previous year: $26.7M
+103.7%
Total Assets
$2.67B
Previous year: $2.6B
+2.6%

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Hecla Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company has updated its guidance for annual production, cost and expenditures.

Positive Outlook

  • Greens Creek gold production increased from 40 - 43 thousand ounces to 43 - 45 thousand ounces.
  • Casa Berardi gold production has been increased from 125 - 128 thousand ounces to 128 - 132 thousand ounces.
  • Greens Creek AISC, each per silver ounce has been updated to $3.25-$4.00.
  • Casa Berardi cash cost per gold ounce has been updated from $900-$975 to $1,000-$1,125.
  • Casa Berardi AISC per gold ounce has been updated from $1,185-$1,275 to $1,200-$1,325.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income