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NYSE:SCCO

Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$106.46
+2.14 (+2.05%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$104.79
$107.13
50-Day Range
$78.03
$104.36
52-Week Range
$64.66
$107.13
Volume
1.13 million shs
Average Volume
1.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$82.31 billion
P/E Ratio
33.90
Dividend Yield
3.01%
Price Target
$76.83

Southern Copper MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
27.8% Downside
$76.83 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
6.82% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.44
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of Southern Copper in the last 14 days
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$16,860 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
22.64%
From $3.49 to $4.28 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.

2.36 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

103rd out of 171 stocks

Metal Mining Industry

13th out of 19 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

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend
2/12/2024
Dividend Payable
2/29/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2024
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
$76.83
High Stock Price Target
$130.00
Low Stock Price Target
$56.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-27.8%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.60
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.43 billion
Pretax Margin
39.97%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.90 billion
Cash Flow
$4.40 per share
Book Value
$9.68 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
772,495,000
Market Cap
$82.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.27
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha (Age 86)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.22M
  • Mr. Raul Jacob Ruisanchez (Age 66)
    VP of Finance, Treasurer & CFO
    Comp: $385.09k
  • Ms. Lina A. Vingerhoets Vilca (Age 63)
    Comptroller
    Comp: $222.89k
  • Mr. Edgard Corrales Aguilar (Age 68)
    Vice President of Exploration
    Comp: $321.62k
  • Mr. Julian Jorge Lazalde Psihas (Age 56)
    Secretary
    Comp: $323.65k
  • 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.:

  • Southern Copper Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over recent periods, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a diversified portfolio of mining operations across multiple countries, reducing risk associated with a single location.
  • With a current stock price of $102.61, Southern Copper Co. has shown resilience and potential for further growth in the market.
  • Strong net margin of 24.51% and return on equity of 30.85% demonstrate efficient management of resources and profitability.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share of 3.5 for the current fiscal year, indicating positive outlook and potential returns for investors.

Cons

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

  • The company's stock price has experienced volatility, which may pose risks for short-term investors.
  • Operating in multiple countries with varying regulations and geopolitical factors can lead to uncertainties and operational challenges.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could impact financial flexibility and risk management.
  • The company's performance is closely tied to commodity prices, particularly copper, making it susceptible to market fluctuations.
  • Competitive pressures in the metal mining industry could impact Southern Copper Co.'s market position and profitability.
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 Monday, March 25, 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?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating 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?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Southern Copper's stock. Their SCCO share price targets range from $56.00 to $130.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $76.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 27.8%.
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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 23.7% and is now trading at $106.46.
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Are investors shorting Southern Copper?

Southern Copper saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,800,000 shares, an increase of 29.8% from the February 29th total of 4,470,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,050,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.5 days. Approximately 6.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Southern Copper's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How were Southern Copper's earnings last quarter?

Southern Copper Co. (NYSE:SCCO) posted its earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The basic materials company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.15. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.37 billion. Southern Copper had a net margin of 24.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.85%.

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

Southern Copper declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.80 per share on Thursday, February 29th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.01%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 12th.
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Is Southern Copper a good dividend stock?

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.13%. The dividend payout ratio is 101.91%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, SCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 74.77% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.85%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), abrdn plc (0.39%), Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (0.29%) and FIL Ltd (0.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Andreve Vicente Ariztegui, Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino, German Larrea Mota Velasco 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 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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