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Sep 30, 2020

Hecla Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Hecla had record adjusted EBITDA and Lucky Friday ramp-up ahead of schedule.

Key Takeaways

Hecla Mining Company announced strong Q3 2020 results due to strong operating performance and higher prices, including record adjusted EBITDA and the most free cash flow in a decade. The company also repaid its revolver in full and ramped up Lucky Friday ahead of schedule.

Sales of $199.7 million, 24% more than the prior year quarter

Silver production of 3.5 million ounces and gold production of 41,174 ounces

Lucky Friday ramp-up ahead of schedule

Generated $73.4 million of cash provided by operating activities and $49.7 million of free cash flow

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $162M
+23.6%
EPS
$0.05
Previous year: -$0.02
-350.0%
Silver Production
3.54M
Gold Production
41.17K
Gross Profit
$53.5M
Previous year: $14.9M
+259.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$98.7M
Previous year: $33M
+199.0%
Free Cash Flow
$49.7M
Previous year: $28.8M
+72.7%
Total Assets
$2.62B
Previous year: $2.67B
-2.2%

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Forward Guidance

Hecla is well positioned to further strengthen its balance sheet, increase exploration activities, and pay its enhanced dividend with the Lucky Friday ramp-up ahead of schedule, the expected improvements at Casa Berardi, and our modest planned capital expenditures

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income