WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Hecla Mining Company (HL) reported first quarter adjusted net income per share of $0.06 compared to a loss of $0.03, prior year. On average, five analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.04, for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Net income applicable to common shareholders was $18.8 million, or $0.03 per share, for the quarter.
First quarter sales were $210.9 million, a 54% increase over prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $209.04 million, for the quarter.
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