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Southern Copper(NYSE) SCCO

Market Cap$164.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+32,674%
5 Year+300%
1 Year+122%
1 Month+13%
$193.32
-1.87%
-3.68Today
After hours$193.06-$0.26 (-0.13%)
Southern Copper last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 197.002026-08-05
Southern Copper stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+12.27%USD 175.472026-07-29
1 month+13.3%USD 173.872026-07-06
3 month+11.4%USD 176.842026-05-07
Year to date+41.27%USD 139.442025-12-31
1 year+121.67%USD 88.872025-08-05
3 year+176.64%USD 71.212023-08-04
5 year+299.81%USD 49.272021-08-06
Since inception+32,674.13%USD 0.601996-01-05

Southern Copper Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$164.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$15.79B

Net Income (TTM)

$5.67B

EPS (TTM)

$6.76

P/E Ratio

29.16

Dividend

$3.70

Beta (Volatility)

1.16 (Average)

Price

$193.32

Volume

1,053,477

Open

$194.80

Previous Close

$193.03

Daily Range

$192.80 - $196.29

52-Week Range

$90.11 - $221.67

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 27, 2026

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About Southern Copper

Southern Copper Corporation is a leading integrated copper producer, with major operations and mining facilities located in Peru and Mexico. The company produces copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver, leveraging a vertically integrated structure to maintain operational efficiency. Southern Copper Corporation operates under the umbrella of Grupo Mexico, its majority shareholder.

Products and Services

Copper concentrates and cathodes

Molybdenum concentrates

Zinc, silver, gold, and lead production

Refining and smelting services

What Makes Southern Copper Corporation Special

Southern Copper Corporation's unique vertical integration across mining, smelting, and refining processes ensures cost efficiency and high operational margins. This integration, combined with a diverse portfolio of assets primarily in mineral-rich Peru and Mexico, sets it apart in the mining industry.

Five Things You Need to Know

Southern Copper has one of the largest copper reserves globally.

The company employs advanced technology in mining and processing.

It operates three distinct segments: Peruvian mines, Mexican open-pit mines, and Mexican underground mines.

The company focuses on sustainability and environmentally sound practices, attracting ESG-conscious investors.

A majority-owned subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, SCC continuously invests in capital improvements and capacity expansion projects.

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Industry

Metals and Mining

Sector

Materials

Employees

16,617

CEO

Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada, MBA

Website

www.southerncoppercorp.com

Headquarters

Phoenix, AZ 85020, US

SCCO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

62.26%

Operating Margin

56.90%

Net Income Margin

35.90%

Return on Equity

49.38%

Return on Capital

37.95%

Return on Assets

23.49%

Earnings Yield

3.43%

Dividend Yield

1.85%

Payout Ratio

53.29%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$164.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

834.33M

Volume

1.05M

Avg. Volume

1.31M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$9.83B

Operating Income

$8.98B

EBITDA

$9.93B

Operating Cash Flow

$6.74B

Capital Expenditure

-$771.80M

Free Cash Flow

$5.97B

Cash & ST Invst.

$7.33B

Total Debt

$8.53B

Southern Copper Performance Analysis

Southern Copper annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 10,047,900,000-8.1%
20232023-12-31USD 9,895,800,000-1.5%
20242024-12-31USD 11,433,400,00015.5%
20252025-12-31USD 13,420,000,00017.4%
Southern Copper sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3010.7%
Q42025-12-3114.6%
Q12026-03-319.9%
Q22026-06-300.9%
Southern Copper annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.16-22.3%
20232023-12-31USD 2.91-8.1%
20242024-12-31USD 4.1041.0%
20252025-12-31USD 5.1525.6%
Southern Copper sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3012.6%
Q42025-12-3116.4%
Q12026-03-3123.1%
Q22026-06-304.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.29B

+40.6%

Gross Profit

$2.66B

+64.2%

Gross Margin

61.98%

N/A

Market Cap

$164.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$9.89M

N/A

Employees

16,617

N/A

Net Income

$1.67B

+71.5%

EBITDA

$2.85B

+54.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$7.33B

+82.8%

Total Debt

$8.53B

+14.5%

Accounts Receivable

$2.07B

+27.5%

Inventory

$1.06B

+5.5%

Long Term Debt

$8.53B

+15.8%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

23.49%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

40.84%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$2.43B

+227.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.99B

+103.6%

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Questions About SCCO

What is the current price of Southern Copper?

Southern Copper is trading at $193.03 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Southern Copper?

Over the past 52 weeks, Southern Copper has traded between $90.11 and $221.67.

How much debt does Southern Copper have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Southern Copper reported total debt of $8.62B.

How much cash does Southern Copper have on hand?

Southern Copper reported $5.67B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Southern Copper’s dividend yield?

Southern Copper currently has a dividend yield of 1.85%.

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