Hecla Mining (HL) Q4 Earnings Match Estimates

Hecla Mining (HL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to loss of$0.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this precious metals company would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of$0.03, delivering a surprise of 50%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.Hecla Mining, which belon ...