Hecla Mining Shares Rise 6.26%
Mixed options sentiment in Hecla Mining (HL), with shares up $1.33, or 6.26%, near $22.64. Options volume relatively light with 19k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.4, compared to a typical level near 0.37. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.41 near 96.52, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.38. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Hecla Mining (HL) will report earnings after the close on 2026-02-17.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 7.67% or $1.74.