Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (HYMC) is a gold and silver exploration and development company operating the Hycroft Mine in Northern Nevada, which hosts one of the world's largest gold/silver deposits. The company is currently focused on technical studies for processing sulfide ore and expanding high-grade silver systems following the discontinuation of prior operations in November 2021 due to cost pressures.1
From a quantitative perspective, several data points stand out:
- Institutional Ownership: As of recent data, HYMC has 58 institutional owners holding a total of 5.37 million shares. This represents a quarter-over-quarter increase of 5.66% in institutional shares held. The average portfolio allocation to HYMC by these institutions saw a significant increase of 142.23% over the last quarter. Key institutional holders include Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF, Toroso Investments, LLC, and Vanguard Group Inc.2
- Short Interest: The latest NASDAQ data indicates a short interest of 1.54 million shares, which accounts for 5.53% of the float. The Short Interest Ratio (Days to Cover) is 3.19, suggesting it would take approximately three days for short sellers to cover their positions based on average daily trading volume. Off-exchange short volume was 34,702 shares, making up 13.71% of the total off-exchange volume.3
- Recent Filings & Capital Activities: In October and December 2025, Hycroft Mining filed S-3 registration statements for potential offerings up to $500 million.4 Additionally, in September 2025, 532,625 warrants were exercised at $4.20 per warrant, generating $2.2 million in net proceeds for the company.4
These metrics provide a snapshot of institutional sentiment and market positioning for HYMC. Investors may find Fintel's institutional ownership data and short interest analysis pages particularly useful for deeper dives into these trends.
