Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.01
Hecla Mining Company (HL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
3.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HL Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.2% and trend is flat.
HL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-12.6%
5Y CAGR-1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.2%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.1%
1Y Total Return168.9%
5Y Total Return113.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,33610Y ago$34,75020Y ago$38,134
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
HL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hecla Mining Company distributes 3.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -12.6% and 5-year CAGR of -1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 0.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.2% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 113.4%, with dividends contributing 1.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,750 today.
HL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.13
Avg/Payment$0.0064
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.0037 | — | 8.83% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.0037 | — | 7.12% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0037 | — | 10.37% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0037 | — | 49.11% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0037 | — | 68.63% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0037 | ↓ -72.7% | 72.82% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.0138 | — | 70.30% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.0138 | ↑ +120.0% | 52.17% | Sep 5, 2024 |
HL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#6 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
3.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.1%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLHecla Mining Company | $10.7B | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PAASPan American Silver … | $20.6B | 1.0% | 17.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  NEMNewmont Corporation | $115.0B | 1.0% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $83.5B | 0.9% | 16.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $31.9B | 0.5% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $45.9B | 4.1% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
HL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.01 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.01 | -62.5% | 4 | $0.49 | 3.1% | 32.67x | 0.2% |
| 2024 | $0.04 | 60.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 70.7% | 1.42x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.03 | 11.1% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.02 | -40.0% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | 130.8% | 4 | $0.06 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.02 | 62.5% | 4 | $-0.03 | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.20 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2018 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 0.1% |
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HL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HL stock.
How much dividend does HL pay per share?
Hecla Mining Company (HL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HL's next ex-dividend date?
HL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HL's dividend safe?
HL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.1% and FCF payout ratio of +2.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HL increased its dividend?
HL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.6%.
How often does HL pay dividends?
Hecla Mining Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HL five years ago would be worth approximately $21,336 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.