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Southern Copper Corp (DE:PCU)
NYSE:PCU
PCU Stock Chart & Stats
€161.10
€1.58(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€161.10
€1.58(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€64.06 - €182.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume188.00
Average Volume (3M)308.00
Market Cap
€137.61B
Enterprise Value€173.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€4.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€7.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.7
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.30
Shares Outstanding819,095,460
10 Day Avg. Volume466
30 Day Avg. Volume308
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.57
Price to Book (P/B)7.60
Price to Sales (P/S)6.10
P/FCF Ratio20.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€122.04Price Target Upside-24.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Byproduct MixSilver overtaking molybdenum as the largest byproduct, together with higher zinc, can help offset production costs through stronger byproduct credits.
Free Cash Flow StrengthAnalyst expectations for continued solid free cash flow and strong cash conversion indicate the company can fund shareholder returns and project needs from internal cash generation.
Operational ReliabilityStatus as a pure copper producer without reported operational issues supports consistent output and bolsters investor confidence in operational stability.
Bears Say
Production OutlookProjected decline in copper production due to grade deterioration and delays in new mine start-up could reduce output and pressure revenue.
Project And Political RiskAdvancing the Tia Maria project combined with elevated political risk in Peru could increase capital needs, reduce free cash flow, and weigh on operations and investor sentiment.
Valuation RiskThe stock trading well above historical EV/EBITDA and P/E averages, alongside sell and underweight recommendations, points to a stretched valuation that raises downside risk if growth weakens.
Southern Copper News
PCU FAQ
What was Southern Copper Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Copper Corp lowest stock price was €64.06 and its highest was €182.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Copper Corp’s market cap?
Southern Copper Corp’s market cap is €137.61B.
When is Southern Copper Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Copper Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Southern Copper Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Copper Corp released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported €1.299 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.281 by €0.018.
Is Southern Copper Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southern Copper Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Southern Copper Corp pay dividends?
Southern Copper Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate?
Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.46.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Copper Corp have?
Southern Copper Corp has 819,095,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Copper Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Copper Corp reported an EPS of €1.299 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.281. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.999%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Copper Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PCU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Southern Copper Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
€122.04 (-24.25% Downside)
€122.04 (-24.25% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:PCU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
129.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
39.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Copper Corp
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of zinc and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, and a smelter and refinery in Peru; and La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as a copper ore concentrator, a SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and a rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as two copper concentrators and two operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates five underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; a coal mine that produces coal and coke; and a zinc refinery. The company has interests in 82,134 hectares of exploration concessions in Peru; 493,533 hectares of exploration concessions in Mexico; 246,346 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina; 29,888 hectares of exploration concessions in Chile; and 7,299 hectares of exploration concessions in Ecuador. Southern Copper Corporation was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
PCU Company Deck
PCU Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple record financial results (net sales, adjusted EBITDA, net income), strong cash flow and significant by-product volume and price tailwinds that materially improved margins and shareholder returns. Operationally, the company faces near-term challenges: a modest decline in copper production with a lower 2026 guidance, rising operating costs and one-time charges, project-level impediments (illegal miners at Los Chancas) and strategically chosen production shifts at Buenavista that affect copper and molybdenum volumes. On balance the positive financial outcomes, robust margins, strong cash generation, and clear project progress (Tia Maria) outweigh the operational headwinds.View all DE:PCU earnings summariesPCU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€122.04
▼(-24.25% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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