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HOC Stock Chart & Stats
444.60 p
7.60 p(1.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
444.60 p
7.60 p(1.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range246.20 p - 858.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume190.69K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
£2.64B
Enterprise Value2.77K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£320.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£344.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.40
Shares Outstanding514,458,440
10 Day Avg. Volume3,162,417
30 Day Avg. Volume2,548,852
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)4.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.87
P/FCF Ratio16.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£690.71Price Target Upside55.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionA material margin expansion in 2025 signifies stronger operating leverage and improved cost control across mines and processing. Sustained higher gross and EBIT margins support durable earnings power, greater capacity to fund sustaining capex and exploration, and improved resilience through commodity cycles.
Free Cash Flow RecoveryThe recovery to significant positive free cash flow is a durable improvement that enables deleveraging, reinvestment in projects, or shareholder returns. While conversion still has room to improve, sustained FCF at scale materially strengthens financial flexibility and lowers refinancing and liquidity risk over months to years.
Improving LeverageDeclining leverage and a larger equity base reduce financial risk and interest burden, enhancing the company's ability to fund development and absorb price shocks. A healthier balance sheet improves access to capital, supports longer mine-life investments and decreases stress during cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityPrior multi-year swings, including a 2023 net loss, indicate earnings are cyclical and sensitive to operational or commodity setbacks. This variability complicates forecasting, capital allocation and investor confidence, and means improved 2025 results may not fully insure against future downturns in the 2–6 month horizon.
Cash Conversion QualityAlthough FCF improved, weak cash conversion metrics show earnings do not fully translate into cash due to working-capital and other timing items. This limits free cash available for growth or debt reduction and leaves the company vulnerable to short-to-medium term liquidity stress if operational cash timing worsens.
Commodity & Production ExposureRevenue and margins are structurally tied to metal prices and ounces produced; adverse price moves or grade/production disruptions directly erode cash flow. This inherent exposure makes long-term predictability weaker and requires consistent operational execution or hedging to stabilize earnings across months.
Hochschild Mining News
HOC FAQ
What was Hochschild Mining PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hochschild Mining PLC lowest share price was 246.20 p and its highest was 858.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hochschild Mining PLC’s market cap?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s market cap is £2.64B.
When is Hochschild Mining PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Hochschild Mining PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hochschild Mining PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.216 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.216 p by 0 p.
Is Hochschild Mining PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hochschild Mining PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hochschild Mining PLC pay dividends?
Hochschild Mining PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.685 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.85%. See more information on Hochschild Mining PLC dividends here
What is Hochschild Mining PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hochschild Mining PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Hochschild Mining PLC have?
Hochschild Mining PLC has 514,458,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hochschild Mining PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hochschild Mining PLC reported an EPS of 0.216 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.216 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.214%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hochschild Mining PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HOC
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Hochschild Mining Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£690.71 (55.36% Upside)
£690.71 (55.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HOC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hochschild Mining PLC
Hochschild Mining plc is a prominent player in the precious metals sector, engaged in the full lifecycle of gold and silver production, from discovering new deposits to mining, processing, and commercializing these valuable commodities across the Americas. The company wholly owns two significant gold and silver operations situated in the Ayacucho Department of southern Peru: the Inmaculada underground mine (producing gold and silver) and the Pallancata property (yielding silver and gold). Furthermore, it holds a controlling 51% stake in Argentina's San Jose silver/gold mine. Beyond these active sites, Hochschild possesses a broad array of exploration and development projects spanning Peru, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. The firm also diversifies its business interests by participating in power generation and distribution. Established in 1911, Hochschild Mining plc maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
HOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
690.71 p
▲(55.36% Upside)