If you'd invested in Hecla Mining (HL): performance and returns
Looking for Hecla Mining's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Hecla Mining have returned?
This calculator shows how much Hecla Mining stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Hecla Mining
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $3,008 | +201% |
| 3 years ago | $2,996 | +200% |
| 5 years ago | $2,363 | +136% |
| 10 years ago | $5,958 | +496% |
| since inception (1984) | $995 | 0% |
Return by year (Hecla Mining)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -38% | $619 (-38%) |
| 2025 | +386% | $3,008 (+201%) |
| 2024 | +45% | $4,359 (+336%) |
| 2023 | -31% | $2,996 (+200%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $2,679 (+168%) |
| 2021 | -12% | $2,363 (+136%) |
| 2020 | +147% | $5,845 (+484%) |
| 2019 | +10% | $6,429 (+543%) |
| 2018 | -34% | $4,216 (+322%) |
| 2017 | -34% | $2,765 (+177%) |
| 2016 | +115% | $5,958 (+496%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HL return?
$1,000 invested in Hecla Mining 10 years ago would be worth $5,958 today, i.e. +20%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was HL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+386%). Worst year: 2018 (-34%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in HL since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $995 (0%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Hecla Mining's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Hecla Mining pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Hecla Mining's average annual return (ROI)?
Hecla Mining's return on investment is about +20%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.