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Should You Buy Hecla Mining (HL) Ahead of Earnings?

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 Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Hecla Mining Co. (HL - Free Report) , a firm in the Silver Mining industry, which could be a great candidate for another beat.

This company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. In fact, in these reports, HL has beaten estimates by at least 30% in both cases, suggesting it has a nice short-term history of crushing expectations.

Earnings in Focus

Two quarters ago, HL expected to post a loss of 2 cents per share, while it actually produced earnings of 2 cents per share, a significant beat. Meanwhile, for the most recent quarter, the company looked to deliver earnings of a penny per share, while it actually produced earnings of 2 cents per share instead, a beat of 100%.

Thanks in part to this history, recent estimates have been moving higher for Hecla Mining. In fact, the Earnings ESP for HL is positive, which is a great sign of a coming beat.

 

HECLA MINING Price and EPS Surprise

HECLA MINING Price and EPS Surprise | HECLA MINING Quote

After all, the Zacks Earnings ESP compares the most accurate estimate to the broad consensus, looking to find stocks that have seen big revisions as of late, suggesting that analysts have recently become more bullish on the company’s earnings prospects. This is the case for HL, as the firm currently has a Zacks Earnings ESP of 200.00%, so another beat could be around the corner.

This is particularly true when you consider that HL has a great Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) which can be a harbinger of outperformance and a signal for a strong earnings profile. And when you add this solid Zacks Rank to a positive Earnings ESP, a positive earnings surprise happens nearly 70% of the time, so it seems pretty likely that HL could see another beat at its next report, especially if recent trends are any guide.

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