Hecla Mining Shares Rise 3.55%
Mixed options sentiment in Hecla Mining (HL), with shares up 76c, or 3.55%, near $22.00. Options volume roughly in line with average with 60k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.28, compared to a typical level near 0.37. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 9.56 near 82.11,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.14. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.The company announced earnings after the close on 2026-02-17with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 12.46%.