Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

23,88
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Price history for Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) – stock price at 23.88 $, August 2026
Hycroft Mining stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Hycroft Mining Price Target 2026: Analysts See 5% Upside

The average price target for Hycroft Mining is $25.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 4,69% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Hycroft Mining overvalued or undervalued?

Hycroft Mining is currently fairly valued with a gap of 4.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $23.88, which places Hycroft Mining in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $22.50, and overvalued when the price exceeds $27.50.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Hycroft Mining, the fair value range lies between $22.50 and $27.50.


See the full price target analysis for Hycroft Mining →

Analyst Ratings for Hycroft Mining stock in 2026: Hold

1 analysts cover Hycroft Mining. Analysts are mostly neutral — 100% recommend Hold. The average price target is $25.00, which gives an upside of 4.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.00/5)
Hold
1 (100%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.00 out of 5 based on 1 analysts

About Hycroft Mining – Guld

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation driver forretning inden for guld- og sølvudvinding. De tjener penge ved at lede efter og udvikle nye forekomster af ædelmetaller i USA. Deres primære aktiv er Hycroft minen i Nevada. Den mine dækker et kæmpe område, faktisk omkring 64.000 tønder land i alt. Hycroft Mining ejer både private og offentlige arealer der, fordelt på 30 private og over 3.200 offentlige minekrav. Virksomheden har base i Winnemucca, Nevada, og fokuserer udelukkende på det amerikanske marked. Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation arbejder målrettet på at udvinde de store mængder guld og sølv, som minen rummer. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Hycroft Mining

$ 2,1B Market cap
$ 11,5M Revenue
Guld Industry
- P/E
0.99 P/S
7.25 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Hycroft Mining?

Speculative stock

Hycroft Mining is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Hycroft Mining

💰 Value Score 28/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 14/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 11/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 17/100

⚠️ 5 red flags identified 4 critical

Our analysis has identified 5 potential risk factors in Hycroft Mining that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -0.69 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -73.2% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 22.5% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 1.0 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 7.3.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -0.69 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 22.49% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Hycroft Mining 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Hycroft Mining have made 20 transactions – split into 7 purchases and 13 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 30,938,108 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include Sprott Eric, Eric Sprott, Thomas David Brian and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 11 sales. A net 3,602,867 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 20 transactions: 7 purchases and 13 sales. A net 30,938,108 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: Sprott Eric bought 100,000 shares at 38 $ each on 2026-04-24. The stock has since fallen 35.3%.

Latest sale: Thomas David Brian sold 5,195 shares at 23 $ each on 2026-06-30.

Who is buying: Sprott Eric, Eric Sprott.

Who is selling: Thomas David Brian, RIDEOUT STANTON K, Jennings Rebecca, GARRETT DIANE R, Rebecca Jennings.

Latest Insider Trades in Hycroft Mining (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Hycroft Mining. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-30 Thomas David Brian Sell 5,195 23 120,888
2026-06-30 RIDEOUT STANTON K Sell 7,483 23 174,129
2026-06-30 Jennings Rebecca Sell 5,195 23 120,888
2026-06-30 GARRETT DIANE R Sell 12,986 23 302,184
2026-06-16 Thomas David Brian Sell 25,000 26 658,000
2026-06-15 Jennings Rebecca Sell 1,194 29 34,196
2026-06-12 Jennings Rebecca Sell 15,329 26 402,386
2026-06-04 Thomas David Brian Sell 9,000 30 271,350
2026-06-04 RIDEOUT STANTON K Sell 16,500 30 497,970
2026-06-04 Jennings Rebecca Sell 11,300 30 342,051

Who is buying and selling Hycroft Mining shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Hycroft Mining: Sprott Eric, Eric Sprott. In total, 35,254,500 $ was bought across 7 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Thomas David Brian, RIDEOUT STANTON K, Jennings Rebecca, GARRETT DIANE R, Rebecca Jennings. In total, 4,316,392 $ was sold across 13 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Hycroft Mining Short Selling 2026: 22.5% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 22.5% of the free float
Short % of free float
22.5%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 22.5% means that 22.5% of the freely traded shares in Hycroft Mining have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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22.5%

When Does Hycroft Mining Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Hycroft Mining is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Hycroft Mining 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Hycroft Mining (HYMC.US) – RSI 59, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Hycroft Mining technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $24.48 is 18.7% above the 20-day average ($20.63). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 1.5% above the 50-day average ($24.11). Long term, the stock is 12.5% below the 200-day average ($27.98), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (24.11) is below the 200-day average (27.98), which is a classic bearish signal for Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation.

Is Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation overbought or oversold?

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has an RSI of 59.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.647), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.332) by 0.685, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.985), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.485) by 2.470, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 119.9%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.647). Weekly bearish (-1.985).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 59.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hycroft Mining stock in 2026

Should you buy Hycroft Mining stock now?
No, the technical signal for Hycroft Mining is currently SELL. Hycroft Mining trades at $23.88 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.647 with rising momentum (signal: -1.332); RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $25.00 points to 4.7% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Hycroft Mining stock?
The average analyst price target for Hycroft Mining is $25.00. The current price is $23.88, which gives an upside of 4.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $22.50 and $27.50.
Is Hycroft Mining a dividend stock?
No, Hycroft Mining does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Hycroft Mining stock?
Hycroft Mining is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 119.9%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Hycroft Mining overvalued?
Hycroft Mining is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Hycroft Mining has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 1.0, a P/B ratio of 7.3. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Hycroft Mining overbought?
No, Hycroft Mining is not overbought. RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 15.8% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Hycroft Mining earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Hycroft Mining has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Hycroft Mining shorted?
Yes, Hycroft Mining is shorted with 22.5% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Hycroft Mining stock?
No, insiders are not buying Hycroft Mining shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 11 sales. On a net basis, 3,602,867 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 7 purchases and 13 sales, with a net 30,938,108 $ bought. Active sellers include Thomas David Brian, RIDEOUT STANTON K, Jennings Rebecca and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Hycroft Mining a good stock?
Based on our total score, Hycroft Mining is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 18 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 28/100, Quality: 14/100, Momentum: 11/100. In addition: technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Hycroft Mining is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Hycroft Mining stock?
The outlook for Hycroft Mining based on current data: the average analyst price target is $25.00 (+4.7%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Hycroft Mining stock rising?
Hycroft Mining is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 15.8% above the 20-day average; short interest is 22.5% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Hycroft Mining go?
The average analyst price target for Hycroft Mining is $25.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 4.7% from the current price of $23.88. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Hycroft Mining fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Hycroft Mining. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Hycroft Mining do?
Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation driver forretning inden for guld- og sølvudvinding. De tjener penge ved at lede efter og udvikle nye forekomster af ædelmetaller i USA. Deres primære aktiv er Hycroft minen i Nevada. Den mine dækker et kæmpe område, faktisk omkring 64.000 tø... The company belongs to the Materialer sector, more specifically the Guld industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Hycroft Mining as an investment.
Did Hycroft Mining raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Hycroft Mining. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Hycroft Mining making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Hycroft Mining. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Hycroft Mining go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Hycroft Mining is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -0.69 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Hycroft Mining have a lot of debt?
Yes, Hycroft Mining has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the materialer sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.