Southern Copper Corp (SCCO)
NYSE:SCCO
SCCO Stock Chart & Stats
$159.76
$1.04(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$159.76
$1.04(1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$72.13 - $223.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume410.22K
Average Volume (3M)1.82M
Market Cap
$130.86B
Enterprise Value$135.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta1.42
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.55
Shares Outstanding819,103,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,160,583
30 Day Avg. Volume1,819,938
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)10.89
Price to Sales (P/S)8.96
P/FCF Ratio35.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$149.45Price Target Upside-6.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)6.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Byproduct MixManagement reports silver has become the company's largest byproduct, increasing byproduct credits that help offset copper production costs.
Free Cash Flow GenerationAnalyst expects continued strong free cash flow generation, which can support ongoing cash returns and balance sheet flexibility.
Operational ReliabilityAnalyst highlights the company is among the few pure copper producers without reported operational issues, supporting dependable production and lower operational risk.
Bears Say
Political Risk In PeruAnalyst highlights elevated political risk in Peru tied to elections, which could disrupt operations or delay project approvals and weigh on investor sentiment.
Project Capital SpendingAnalyst cautions that advancing the Tia Maria project could raise capital spending and reduce free cash flow, putting pressure on shareholder returns.
Valuation StretchAnalyst warns the stock trades well above historical valuation metrics relative to production, creating downside risk if operational or commodity assumptions weaken.
Southern Copper News
SCCO FAQ
What was Southern Copper Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Copper Corp lowest stock price was $72.13 and its highest was $223.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Copper Corp’s market cap?
Southern Copper Corp’s market cap is $130.86B.
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 26 days.
How were Southern Copper Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Copper Corp released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported $1.547 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.525 by $0.022.
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 $0.892 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.07%. See more information on Southern Copper Corp dividends here
What is Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate?
Southern Copper Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.82.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Copper Corp have?
Southern Copper Corp has 819,103,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Copper Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Copper Corp reported an EPS of $1.547 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.525. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.413%.
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?
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:
$149.45 (-6.45% Downside)
$149.45 (-6.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SCCO Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 241.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 20%
Bearish news 80%
Bearish news 80%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
74.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.26%
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.
SCCO Company Deck
SCCO 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 SCCO earnings summariesSCCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$149.45
▼(-6.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
1.87% Mutual Funds
2.78% Other Institutional Investors
93.59% Public Companies and Individual Investors