Hochschild Mining (HOC) Stock Overview
A precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Hochschild Mining
73.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
Silver Play by A Family with 10x Potential
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Published 9 Apr 2025
Hochschild Mining plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£6.41 |
| 52 Week High | UK£8.58 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£2.92 |
| Beta | 1.0 |
| 1 Month Change | 24.61% |
| 3 Month Change | 28.41% |
| 1 Year Change | 93.74% |
| 3 Year Change | 666.15% |
| 5 Year Change | 322.77% |
| Change since IPO | 80.42% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
HOC: Recent Buy Ratings Will Support Bullish Repricing After Dividend And Production Update
The analyst fair value estimate for Hochschild Mining has increased from £6.97 to £7.36, reflecting updated price targets across the Street. Several firms now reference levels between about £5.70 and £8.40 and cite renewed interest in precious metal miners after recent share pullbacks.Narrative Update • Aug 20
HOC: Recent Buy Ratings Will Support Bullish Repricing Potential
The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has been revised to £6.97 from £8.12. Analysts point to updated fair value assumptions alongside recent Street research that includes new Buy ratings and mixed price target moves across major banks.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
HOC: Recent Buy Ratings Will Support Bullish Repricing After Dividend And Production Update
The analyst fair value estimate for Hochschild Mining has increased from £6.97 to £7.36, reflecting updated price targets across the Street. Several firms now reference levels between about £5.70 and £8.40 and cite renewed interest in precious metal miners after recent share pullbacks.Narrative Update • Aug 20
HOC: Recent Buy Ratings Will Support Bullish Repricing Potential
The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has been revised to £6.97 from £8.12. Analysts point to updated fair value assumptions alongside recent Street research that includes new Buy ratings and mixed price target moves across major banks.
Narrative Update • Aug 06
HOC: Recent Rating Upgrades Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Hochschild Mining has moved from £3.50 to £4.94 per share, reflecting recent price target increases and initiations from several firms that see renewed opportunities in the stock after the recent pullback. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hochschild Mining shows a mix of optimism and caution.
Narrative Update • Jul 23
HOC: Recalibrated Forecasts And Higher Future P/E Will Drive Upward Repricing
The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has been reduced from around £9.50 to a range of £7.00 to £8.20, as analysts factor in lower fair value estimates, slightly higher discount rates, more cautious revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hochschild Mining points to a more cautious set of price targets, but the tone from several bullish analysts remains constructive.Narrative Update • Jul 09
HOC: Higher Cash Margins And Output Guidance Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have lowered their price target on Hochschild Mining to £7.00 from £7.55, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What’s in the News for Hochschild Mining Hochschild Mining reported first quarter 2026 production results, with silver output at 1,912 koz compared with 2,177 koz a year earlier.Narrative Update • Jun 25
HOC: Revised Earnings Assumptions Will Support Bullish Repricing Potential
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Hochschild Mining to £8.12 from £8.13, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue, profit margins and future P/E after recent cuts to price targets from the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Hochschild Mining has focused on how recent target price changes feed into views on valuation, execution risk and growth potential, rather than on a single clear-cut direction for the stock.Narrative Update • Jun 04
HOC: Structurally Bullish Gold View Will Drive Repricing Potential
Hochschild Mining's analyst price target has been revised to £8.13 from £8.04, as analysts factor in recent target changes from major brokers and their continued positive stance on gold equities. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways JPMorgan's upgrade of Hochschild Mining to Overweight signals that some bullish analysts see the risk reward as attractive at current share levels, particularly for investors positive on gold equities.Narrative Update • May 19
HOC: Structurally Bullish Gold View Will Support Repricing Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Hochschild Mining slightly, with the updated price target now implying a value of about £8.04 per share compared with £8.07 previously. This reflects recent cuts to Street targets in £40 to £110 increments, alongside only marginal tweaks to growth, margin and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 24
HOC: Structurally Bullish Gold View Will Drive Repricing Potential
Hochschild Mining’s updated analyst price target has moved to £990 from £890, with analysts pointing to adjustments in fair value estimates, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and a slightly lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hochschild Mining has been mixed, with several price target changes and one rating upgrade helping to frame how analysts view the balance of risk and reward at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 08
HOC: Structurally Bullish Gold Backdrop Will Drive Repricing Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Hochschild Mining by around £0.27. This reflects slightly lower fair value estimates and modestly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, even as recent research updates show mixed shifts in stock ratings and target levels.Narrative Update • Mar 25
HOC: Higher Margins And 2026 Production Guidance Will Support Bullish Repricing
The updated analyst price target for Hochschild Mining rises by £0.32, supported by analysts citing a higher assumed profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple, while they also apply a slightly higher discount rate and temper revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hochschild Mining shows a series of price target changes and rating shifts that give you a sense of how views are evolving around valuation, growth prospects and execution risk.Narrative Update • Mar 11
HOC: Higher Street Expectations And 2026 Output Guidance Will Support Bullish Repricing
The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has been revised higher to £8.01 from £7.62. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate and assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, informed by recent price target increases at several banks.Narrative Update • Feb 24
HOC: Mixed Broker Views And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Measured Upside
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Hochschild Mining higher, with recent increases of £1.40 at Berenberg and £0.20 at JPMorgan, tied to updated views on fair value, discount rates and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how fair value assumptions, discount rates and forward P/E levels should line up for Hochschild Mining, which is why you are seeing price target changes in quick succession.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HOC: Mixed Broker Views And 2026 Output Plans Will Shape Measured Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has moved higher. Recent Street research cites an updated fair value of about £7.59 per share, adjusted revenue growth assumptions of around 18% with slightly higher profit margin expectations, and a modestly lower future P/E of about 14x as key drivers.Analysis Article • Feb 01
Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) Looks Just Right With A 38% Price Jump
Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Jan 27
HOC: Execution Risks And Mixed Broker Stance Will Drive Cautious Future Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Hochschild Mining from £5.08 to £6.52 per share, citing updated Street targets from Berenberg and JPMorgan that reflect revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Hochschild Mining has been mixed, with some price targets moving higher while at least one major bank has shifted to a more cautious stance.Narrative Update • Jan 09
HOC: Higher Long-Term Gold Price Outlook Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Hochschild Mining has been raised to £6.10 from £3.70. The change is supported by higher fair value estimates, slightly adjusted discount rates, updated revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and analysts citing a higher long term gold price outlook and constructive views on European gold miners.Analysis Article • Dec 18
Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) Looks Just Right With A 28% Price Jump
Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Dec 15
HOC: Higher Long-Term Gold Prices Will Drive Upside Amid Execution Risks
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hochschild Mining sharply higher, reflecting upgraded fair value estimates to about $4.70, a modestly higher discount rate, and materially stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term valuation multiples, amid a more bullish outlook for gold prices. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a materially more constructive stance on Hochschild Mining, with price targets moving sharply higher and long term gold assumptions reset at significantly elevated levels.Narrative Update • Nov 30
HOC: Substantially Higher Gold Prices Will Drive Over 50% Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their price target for Hochschild Mining, raising it from £3.70 to £6.10 per share. They cite a substantially improved outlook for gold prices and sustained optimism in the sector.Narrative Update • Nov 16
HOC: Long-Term Gold Forecasts Will Drive Substantial Upside Through 2027
Hochschild Mining’s analyst price target has risen significantly, with new targets ranging from 350 GBp to 610 GBp. Analysts cite stronger long-term gold forecasts and improved sector upside potential. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding Hochschild Mining's valuation and outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Is Hochschild Mining (LON:HOC) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Nov 01
HOC: Stronger Gold Price Outlook Will Drive Substantial Upside Through 2027
Hochschild Mining's analyst price target has increased substantially, rising from £3.70 to £6.10 per share. Analysts cite improved long-term gold price forecasts and expectations for stronger revenue growth and margins.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Mara Rosa Recovery And New Exploration Will Boost Production
Hochschild Mining's analyst price target has increased significantly from £3.63 to £4.21 per share. Analysts cite improved fair value estimates as well as stronger projected revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers for the upward revision.Analysis Article • Oct 15
What Hochschild Mining plc's (LON:HOC) 26% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Despite an already strong run, Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...Narrative Update • Oct 04
Mara Rosa Recovery And New Exploration Will Boost Production
Hochschild Mining’s analyst fair value price target has increased modestly by approximately £0.31 to £3.63, as analysts factor in stronger growth projections and improved profit margin expectations. This comes despite a slight rise in risk assumptions.Analysis Article • Oct 02
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Hochschild Mining (LON:HOC) Passed With Ease
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 28
There Is A Reason Hochschild Mining plc's (LON:HOC) Price Is Undemanding
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...Analysis Article • May 27
Is There An Opportunity With Hochschild Mining plc's (LON:HOC) 24% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Hochschild Mining's estimated fair value is UK£3.82 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Hochschild...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) With Shares Advancing 37%
Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
New Narrative • Feb 15
Mara Rosa And Royropata Projects Will Expand Future Operations
Strategic developments in Brazil and Peru will enhance Hochschild's gold and silver output, bolstering revenues and production capabilities.Analysis Article • Jan 27
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC)
It's not a stretch to say that Hochschild Mining plc's ( LON:HOC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x right now...Analysis Article • Oct 27
Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Hochschild Mining plc's (LON:HOC) Revenues Despite 28% Price Jump
Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Apr 25
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hochschild Mining fair value estimate is UK£1.35 Current share...Shareholder Returns
| HOC | GB Metals and Mining | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.0% | 1.8% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | 93.7% | 72.2% | 16.1% |
Return vs Industry: HOC exceeded the UK Metals and Mining industry which returned 72.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HOC exceeded the UK Market which returned 16.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HOC volatility | |
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| HOC Average Weekly Movement | 9.2% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 7.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: HOC's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: HOC's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 3,199 | Eduardo Navarro | www.hochschildmining.com |
Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits. The company’s flagship asset includes the 100% owned Inmaculada gold and silver underground mine consisting of 40 mining concessions covering an area of approximately 20,000 hectare located in the Ayacucho Department, southern Peru. It is also involved in the power generation and transmission activities.
Hochschild Mining plc Fundamentals Summary
| HOC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£3.30b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£222.02m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.11b |
14.8x
P/E Ratio3.0x
P/S RatioIs HOC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HOC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.51b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$713.14m |
| Gross Profit | US$793.43m |
| Other Expenses | US$492.69m |
| Earnings | US$300.75m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.58 |
| Gross Margin | 52.66% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 23.3% |
How did HOC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.7%
Current Dividend Yield16%
Payout RatioDoes HOC pay a reliable dividends?
See HOC dividend history and benchmarks| Hochschild Mining dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 03 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 02 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 7 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 22 days |
Does HOC pay a reliable dividends?
See HOC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 04:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hochschild Mining plc is covered by 19 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Izak Rossouw | Barclays |
| David Simon Butler | Barclays |
| Richard Hatch | Berenberg |