Southern Copper (SCCO) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) is expected to be issuing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, January 29th. Analysts expect Southern Copper to post earnings of $1.46 per share and revenue of $3.6562 billion for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $3.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.05 billion. Southern Copper had a net margin of 30.98% and a return on equity of 38.74%. On average, analysts expect Southern Copper to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Southern Copper Stock Up 3.4%

Southern Copper stock opened at $194.84 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 4.52, a quick ratio of 3.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. Southern Copper has a 1-year low of $74.84 and a 1-year high of $194.99. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $152.04 and a 200 day simple moving average of $126.67. The company has a market cap of $158.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.06.

Southern Copper’s stock is scheduled to split on the morning of Tuesday, February 10th. The 1.0085-1 split was recently announced. The newly issued shares will be distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, February 9th.

Southern Copper Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be given a $1.00 dividend. This is an increase from Southern Copper’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 10th. Southern Copper’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 83.86%.

Insider Transactions at Southern Copper

In other Southern Copper news, Director Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino sold 400 shares of Southern Copper stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.00, for a total transaction of $55,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,265 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $175,835. The trade was a 24.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Over the last three months, insiders sold 948 shares of company stock worth $131,130. Company insiders own 0.07% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Southern Copper

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Credit Agricole S A acquired a new stake in Southern Copper in the 3rd quarter worth about $324,000. Fiduciary Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Southern Copper during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $237,000. Brooklyn Investment Group increased its holdings in shares of Southern Copper by 18.8% during the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 2,848 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $346,000 after purchasing an additional 450 shares during the period. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Southern Copper during the third quarter worth approximately $303,000. Finally, Modern Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Southern Copper in the second quarter valued at approximately $244,000. Institutional investors own 7.94% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SCCO has been the subject of several recent research reports. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and set a $118.00 price target (up from $105.00) on shares of Southern Copper in a research report on Friday, October 17th. UBS Group set a $148.00 price objective on Southern Copper and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Scotiabank reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Southern Copper in a research note on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $129.00 price target on shares of Southern Copper in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $155.00 price target on shares of Southern Copper and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and seven have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $134.65.

About Southern Copper

Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE: SCCO) is a large, integrated copper producer whose operations span the full value chain from exploration and mining to smelting, refining and the sale of copper and other metal products. The company produces a range of copper products including copper concentrate and refined cathodes, and recovers valuable byproducts such as molybdenum, silver and zinc. Southern Copper concentrates on high-volume, long-life assets designed to support steady production and processing capabilities.

Southern Copper’s operations are concentrated in Peru and Mexico, where it owns and operates multiple large-scale mining and processing facilities.