Hochschild Mining (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Shares Gap Up – Here’s What Happened

Hochschild Mining PLC (OTCMKTS:HCHDF)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $6.1201, but opened at $6.75. Hochschild Mining shares last traded at $6.90, with a volume of 2,250 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, UBS Group downgraded Hochschild Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Hochschild Mining Stock Performance

The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $5.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $4.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

Hochschild Mining Company Profile

Hochschild Mining plc is a London‐based precious metals company engaged in the exploration, development and operation of underground silver and gold mines. The company focuses on extracting and processing high-grade ore through conventional underground mining methods, with silver as its primary product and gold as a valuable by‐product. Its operations encompass a full value chain, from exploration and feasibility studies to production and marketing of refined metals.

The company traces its heritage to early 20th‐century mining initiatives in South America and has built a strategic presence across Latin America.