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Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$107.96
+2.70 (+2.57%)
(As of 06/18/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$104.93
$108.40
50-Day Range
$105.26
$129.34
52-Week Range
$67.64
$129.79
Volume
963,616 shs
Average Volume
1.22 million shs
Market Capitalization
$84.33 billion
P/E Ratio
35.88
Dividend Yield
0.04%
Price Target
$90.33

Southern Copper MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.57 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.3% Downside
$90.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
7.09% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.07
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.61mentions of Southern Copper in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$483,450 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
15.40%
From $4.22 to $4.87 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.66 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

98th out of 172 stocks

Metal Mining Industry

9th out of 23 stocks

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About Southern Copper Stock (NYSE:SCCO)

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, copper, molybdenum, silver, gold, 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 underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; a coal mine; and a zinc refinery. The company has interests in 156,818 hectares and 502,688 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 168,200 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. 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 Stock Price History

SCCO Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/25/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend
5/07/2024
Dividend Payable
5/23/2024
Today
6/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/06/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Metal mining
Sub-Industry
Diversified Metals & Mining
CUSIP
84265V10
Employees
15,810
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$90.33
High Stock Price Target
$135.00
Low Stock Price Target
$54.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-16.4%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.57
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.43 billion
Pretax Margin
39.26%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.90 billion
Cash Flow
$4.24 per share
Book Value
$9.58 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
780,531,000
Market Cap
$84.37 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.24
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Raul Jacob Ruisanchez (Age 66)
    VP of Finance, Treasurer & CFO
    Comp: $408.65k
  • Ms. Lina A. Vingerhoets Vilca (Age 63)
    Comptroller
    Comp: $236.39k
  • Mr. Edgard Corrales Aguilar (Age 68)
    Vice President of Exploration
    Comp: $347.13k
  • Mr. Julian Jorge Lazalde Psihas (Age 56)
    Secretary
    Comp: $443.25k
  • Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha (Age 86)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.22M
  • Mr. Victor Pedraglio
    Manager of Financial Planning & Investor Relations
  • Mr. Andres Carlos Ferrero Ghislieri (Age 55)
    General Counsel

Should I Buy Southern Copper Stock? SCCO Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Southern Copper Co.:

  • Strong Financial Performance: Southern Copper Co. has shown consistent revenue growth and profitability, indicating a stable financial position.
  • Positive Analyst Recommendations: Analysts have given Southern Copper Co. favorable ratings, suggesting potential growth and value in the stock.
  • Industry Demand: The increasing demand for copper in various industries, such as electronics and renewable energy, can drive Southern Copper Co.'s revenue.
  • Global Expansion: Southern Copper Co.'s global presence allows it to benefit from diverse markets and potential growth opportunities.
  • Current Stock Price: The current stock price of Southern Copper Co. is attractive, offering investors a potentially favorable entry point.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Southern Copper Co. for these reasons:

  • Market Volatility: The copper market can be volatile, impacting Southern Copper Co.'s stock price and financial performance.
  • Regulatory Risks: Changes in regulations related to mining and environmental policies can affect Southern Copper Co.'s operations and profitability.
  • Commodity Price Fluctuations: Fluctuations in copper prices can directly impact Southern Copper Co.'s revenue and margins.
  • Geopolitical Uncertainties: Political instability in regions where Southern Copper Co. operates can pose risks to its business operations.
  • Competitive Industry: Southern Copper Co. faces competition from other copper producers, which may impact its market share and pricing power.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Southern Copper pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SCCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Southern Copper stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" SCCO shares.
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What is Southern Copper's stock price target for 2024?

7 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Southern Copper's shares. Their SCCO share price targets range from $54.00 to $135.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $90.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 16.3%.
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How have SCCO shares performed in 2024?

Southern Copper's stock was trading at $86.07 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SCCO stock has increased by 25.4% and is now trading at $107.96.
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When is Southern Copper's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 6th 2024.
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How were Southern Copper's earnings last quarter?

Southern Copper Co. (NYSE:SCCO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 25th. The basic materials company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.17. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.50 billion. Southern Copper had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.44% and a net margin of 24.20%.

How often does Southern Copper pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Southern Copper?

Southern Copper declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 19th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.01 per share on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.04%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 7th.
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Is Southern Copper a good dividend stock?

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.04%. The dividend payout ratio is 1.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 0.82% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for SCCO.

What other stocks do shareholders of Southern Copper own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Southern Copper investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), B2Gold (BTG), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), Intel (INTC), Newmont (NEM), Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and General Electric (GE).

Who are Southern Copper's major shareholders?

Southern Copper's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.99%), Capital World Investors (0.41%), Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (0.28%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.20%), Vanguard Group Inc. (0.12%) and 1832 Asset Management L.P. (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Andreve Vicente Ariztegui, Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino, German Larrea Mota Velasco, PALOMINO BONILLA LUIS MIGUEL and Sanchez Mejorada Enri Castillo.
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How do I buy shares of Southern Copper?

Shares of SCCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:SCCO) was last updated on 6/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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