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SCCO Stock Chart & Stats
$179.29
-$2.68(-1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$179.29
-$2.68(-1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.11 - $221.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume596.56K
Average Volume (3M)1.27M
Market Cap
$152.44B
Enterprise Value$145.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.83
Shares Outstanding834,328,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,287,191
30 Day Avg. Volume1,270,818
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.12
Price to Book (P/B)10.89
Price to Sales (P/S)8.96
P/FCF Ratio35.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$154.08Price Target Upside-14.06% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Sell
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)7.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)$16.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistent, high free cash flow (FCF) is a durable strength: FCF near $6.0B and ~75% cash conversion of net income provides internal funding for dividends, debt reduction and heavy capex without full reliance on equity markets. That resilience cushions cyclical downturns and funds growth execution over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Very High Operating MarginsExceptionally high margins reflect integrated mining, smelting and refining, allowing SCCO to capture value across the chain. Durable margin advantage improves cash generation per ton, supports shareholder returns and provides buffer against commodity-related cost inflation for several quarters to years.
Secured Project Funding And Tangible ProgressSuccessful long-dated bond issuance and 42% completion of Tía María materially reduce execution and financing risk for a major growth project. Reliable access to capital and visible project progress increase the probability of future production additions and support multi-year growth targets.
Bears Say
Commodity Price CyclicalitySCCO’s revenue, margins and cash generation remain highly correlated with copper and by-product prices. While current prices drive record metrics, price downturns can rapidly compress EBITDA and free cash flow, straining leverage and capital plans within a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Peru Ore-grade Driven Production DeclinesLower ore grades and recoveries in Peru reduced output and signal reserve and operational challenges. Declining grades raise unit costs and require incremental capital or higher mining intensity to sustain volumes, pressuring medium-term production guidance and margin sustainability if grades don’t stabilize.
Large Capex, Debt And Execution/regulatory RiskA $20.5B+ capex pipeline and sizable absolute debt raise execution and funding exposure. Multi-year projects can face delays, cost overruns or regulatory changes (Peru risks noted), which could erode margins, increase leverage and delay cash returns, affecting structural financial resilience.
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SCCO FAQ
What was Southern Copper Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Copper Corp lowest stock price was $90.11 and its highest was $221.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Copper Corp’s market cap?
Southern Copper Corp’s market cap is $152.44B.
When is Southern Copper Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Copper Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Southern Copper Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Copper Corp released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.984 by $0.026.
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 pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.03%. See more information on Southern Copper Corp dividends here
What is Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate?
Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.84.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Copper Corp have?
Southern Copper Corp has 834,328,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Copper Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Copper Corp reported an EPS of $2.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.984. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.391%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Copper Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCCO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Sell
Average Price Target:
$154.08 (-14.06% Downside)
$154.08 (-14.06% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SCCO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 379.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $151.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
91.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Copper Corp
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. 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 copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
SCCO Company Deck
SCCO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a predominantly positive outlook supported by record financial results, strong cash generation, favorable commodity prices, successful financing and tangible progress on key projects. These material positives outweigh operational headwinds including lower ore grades affecting Peruvian production, higher operating costs, by‑product volume declines and localized project risks (illegal miners and equipment dependencies). Management reiterates guidance, reports active project execution, and signals confidence in future growth driven by ongoing capex and project pipeline.View all SCCO earnings summariesSCCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$154.08
▼(-14.06% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
2.16% Mutual Funds
0.80% Other Institutional Investors
95.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors