NYSE:SCCO Southern Copper - SCCO Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Southern Copper Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $71.36 +0.40 (+0.56%) (As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$70.64▼$73.2250-Day Range$68.06▼$78.6052-Week Range$42.42▼$79.32Volume792,401 shsAverage Volume1.46 million shsMarket Capitalization$55.17 billionP/E Ratio20.87Dividend Yield5.61%Price Target$57.86 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Southern Copper MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.9% Downside$57.86 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.45% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.90Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.43Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$114,165 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth21.89%From $3.38 to $4.12 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.71 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector133rd out of 159 stocksMetal Mining Industry12th out of 14 stocks 0.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSouthern Copper has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 1.88, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $57.86, Southern Copper has a forecasted downside of 18.9% from its current price of $71.36.Amount of Analyst CoverageSouthern Copper has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.45% of the float of Southern Copper has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSouthern Copper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Southern Copper has recently decreased by 0.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSouthern Copper is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.63%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSouthern Copper has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Southern Copper is 116.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Southern Copper will have a dividend payout ratio of 97.09% in the coming year. This indicates that Southern Copper may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSouthern Copper has received a -122.56% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Southern Copper in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Copper", "Copper smelting services", and "Molybdenum" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Southern Copper is -4.90. Previous Next 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSouthern Copper has a news sentiment score of 0.43. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.30 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Southern Copper this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest68 people have searched for SCCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 26% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Southern Copper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Southern Copper insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $114,165.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of Southern Copper is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 7.03% of the stock of Southern Copper is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Southern Copper are expected to grow by 21.89% in the coming year, from $3.38 to $4.12 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Southern Copper is 20.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 122.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Southern Copper is 20.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 83.45.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSouthern Copper has a PEG Ratio of 3.84. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSouthern Copper has a P/B Ratio of 6.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) StockSouthern Copper Corp. engages in the development, production, and exploration of copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. It operates through the following segments: Peruvian Operations, Mexican Open-Pit Operations, and Mexican Underground Mining Operations. The Peruvian Operations segment focuses on the Toquepala and Cuajone mine complexes and the smelting and refining plants, industrial railroad, and port facilities that service both mines. The Mexican Open-Pit Operations segment comprises the La Caridad and Buenavista mine complexes, the smelting, and refining plants and support facilities, which service both mines. The Mexican Underground Mining Operations segment is involved in the operation of five underground mines, a coal mine, and several industrial processing facilities. The company was founded on December 12, 1952 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.Read More Receive SCCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Southern Copper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SCCO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) insider lowered their holding by 25% earlier this yearMarch 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper (SCCO) Stock Moves -0.58%: What You Should KnowMarch 23, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America?Biden's disturbing new government program may be worse than Obama's. You are at risk for having your bank account frozen. A former bank regulator is blowing the whistle on Biden's frightening plan to take over your money. Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.March 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper (SCCO) Stock Moves -1.32%: What You Should KnowFebruary 27, 2023 | msn.comLondon copper dips to seven-week low on strong dollar, China demand doubtsFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSignal Says Buy the Dip on This Mining StockFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) shareholders have earned a 32% CAGR over the last three yearsFebruary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOne Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) insider reduced their stake by 35% in the previous yearMarch 23, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Banking NightmareDuring and after the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, 485 U.S. banks went under. Here at Weiss Ratings, we warned about 484 — an accuracy rate of 99.8%. Now, we have a new warning. But this time, it's not just about a few hundred banks … it's about nearly every single bank in America …February 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSouthern Copper (SCCO): New Sell Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantFebruary 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on ItFebruary 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We're Wary Of Buying Southern Copper's (NYSE:SCCO) For Its Upcoming DividendFebruary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper (SCCO) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Rise Y/YFebruary 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsFebruary 3, 2023 | msn.comSouthern Copper production edged up for the quarter, down for the full yearJanuary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Fair Value Of Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO)January 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMining Stock Hits Profit Target; If There's A Sharp Reversal, Consider This Put OptionJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Heavily Search Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO): Here is What You Need to KnowJanuary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Preview: Southern Copper (SCCO) Q4 Earnings Expected to DeclineJanuary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReturns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO)January 19, 2023 | msn.comCopper prices pull back ahead of Chinese new year celebrationJanuary 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCopper Stock to Buy Before Its Next Run HigherJanuary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?January 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comSouthern Copper Is Red Hot This YearJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere is What to Know Beyond Why Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is a Trending StockJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSouthern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) jumps 13% this week, though earnings growth is still tracking behind three-year shareholder returnsJanuary 11, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comMarkets Today: Stocks Push Higher on U.S. CPI OptimismSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive SCCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Southern Copper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SCCO Company Calendar Last Earnings10/31/2021Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/13/2023Dividend Payable3/01/2023Today3/23/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryDiversified Metals & Mining SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:SCCO CUSIP84265V10 CIK1001838 Webwww.southerncoppercorp.com Phone(602) 264-1375Fax602-264-1397Employees15,018Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$57.86 High Stock Price Forecast$69.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$50.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-18.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.42 Trailing P/E Ratio20.87 Forward P/E Ratio21.11 P/E Growth3.84Net Income$2.64 billion Net Margins26.26% Pretax Margin42.28% Return on Equity33.31% Return on Assets15.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.77 Current Ratio4.20 Quick Ratio3.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.05 billion Price / Sales5.49 Cash Flow$4.47 per share Price / Cash Flow15.98 Book Value$10.54 per share Price / Book6.77Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares773,100,000Free Float772,481,000Market Cap$55.17 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.22 Key ExecutivesOscar González RochaPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRaúl Jacob RuisánchezChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP-FinanceEdgard Augusto Corrales AguilarVice President-ExplorationLina Aide Vingerhoets VilcaComptrollerCastro VacaGeneral AuditorKey CompetitorsFreeport-McMoRanNYSE:FCXValeNYSE:VALERio Tinto GroupNYSE:RIOBHP GroupNYSE:BHPAir Products and ChemicalsNYSE:APDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 1,304 shares on 3/15/2023Ownership: 0.001%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Sold 462 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.000%NatixisBought 136,222 shares on 2/24/2023Ownership: 0.049%Kovack Advisors Inc.Bought 370 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.001%National Pension ServiceBought 857 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SCCO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Southern Copper stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SCCO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SCCO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SCCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Southern Copper's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Southern Copper's shares. Their SCCO share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $69.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $57.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 18.9%. View analysts price targets for SCCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SCCO shares performed in 2023? Southern Copper's stock was trading at $60.39 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, SCCO shares have increased by 18.2% and is now trading at $71.36. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Southern Copper's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023. View our SCCO earnings forecast. How were Southern Copper's earnings last quarter? Southern Copper Co. (NYSE:SCCO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, October, 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.12. The basic materials company had revenue of $2.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.67 billion. Southern Copper had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 33.31% and a net margin of 26.26%. How often does Southern Copper pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Southern Copper? Southern Copper announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 14th will be given a dividend of $1.00 per share on Wednesday, March 1st. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.61%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 13th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. Read our dividend analysis for SCCO. What ETFs hold Southern Copper's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) stock in their portfolio include iShares MSCI Peru ETF (EPU), Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF (CRIT), Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (CCSO), Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT), The Acquirers Fund (ZIG), BrandywineGLOBALDynamic US Large Cap Value ETF (DVAL) and Donoghue Forlines Yield Enhanced Real Asset ETF (DFRA). Is Southern Copper a good dividend stock? Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.63%. SCCO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 116.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, SCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 97.09% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current 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). What is Southern Copper's stock symbol? Southern Copper trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCCO." Who are Southern Copper's major shareholders? Southern Copper's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.42%), Morgan Stanley (0.23%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.19%), Personal Capital Advisors Corp (0.18%) and Marathon Asset Management Ltd (0.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Andreve Vicente Ariztegui, Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino, German Larrea Mota Velasco and Perez Alfredo Casar. View institutional ownership trends. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Southern Copper's stock price today? One share of SCCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $71.36. How much money does Southern Copper make? Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) has a market capitalization of $55.17 billion and generates $10.05 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $2.64 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.42 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Southern Copper have? The company employs 15,018 workers across the globe. How can I contact Southern Copper? Southern Copper's mailing address is 1440 EAST MISSOURI AVENUE SUITE 160, PHOENIX AZ, 85014. The official website for the company is www.southerncoppercorp.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (602) 264-1375, via email at southerncopper@southernperu.com, or via fax at 602-264-1397. This page (NYSE:SCCO) was last updated on 3/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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