Silver Soars to All-Time Highs in 2025 — Hecla Mining Surges Nearly 300%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 19 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Silver Price Surge: Silver has rallied significantly in 2025, surpassing $65 per ounce and rising 128% year-to-date, driven by strong demand and limited supply.
Mining Stocks Performance: Silver mining stocks have also seen substantial gains, with Hecla Mining leading at nearly 300% increase, followed by Coeur Mining and First Majestic Silver at around 200%.
UBS Outlook: UBS remains optimistic about silver, anticipating that gold will continue to reach new highs, which could further support silver prices.
Market Context: The silver market is experiencing its eighth consecutive month of gains, amidst broader economic and political tensions affecting commodities.
Analyst Views on AG
Wall Street analysts forecast AG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AG is 15.06 USD with a low forecast of 12.50 USD and a high forecast of 17.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 22.200
Low
12.50
Averages
15.06
High
17.50
Current: 22.200
Low
12.50
Averages
15.06
High
17.50
About AG
First Majestic Silver Corp. is a mining company. The Company is focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. It owns and operates approximately 350,000 hectares of land package, which include the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the La Encantada Silver Mine, and a 70% joint venture interest in the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold project located in northeastern Nevada, United States. The San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine is located over 130 kilometers (km) northwest of the city of Durango, Durango State, Mexico. The Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine is located over 150 km northeast of the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The La Encantada Silver Mine is an underground mine located in the northern Mexico State of Coahuila, 708 km northeast of Torreon. The Cerro Los Gatos Mine is located around 120 kms south of Chihuahua City, Mexico.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
