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Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$202.14 -4.00 (-1.94%)
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Southern Copper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
5
Buy
3

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Southern Copper in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 15 analysts, 7 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for SCCO.

Consensus Price Target

$146.84
-27.36% Downside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Southern Copper, the average price target is $146.84. The highest price target for SCCO is $175.89, while the lowest price target for SCCO is $105.82. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -27.36% from the current price of $202.14.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SCCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
8 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$146.84$146.84$144.21$91.78
Forecasted Upside-27.36% Downside-31.43% Downside-16.27% Downside-15.06% Downside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceReduce

SCCO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SCCO Price Targets by Month

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Southern Copper Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSouthern CopperMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.73
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-28.79% Downside133.15% Upside17.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/7/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/28/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
7/26/2026
CICC Research logo
CICC Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeMarket Perform
7/23/2026Set TargetUnderweight$158.10 ➝ $164.03-15.04%
7/15/2026 Reiterated RatingPositive
7/9/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$168.97 ➝ $169.96+2.64%
7/8/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$144.27 ➝ $156.13-6.76%
6/30/2026Reiterated RatingSell$143.28 ➝ $158.10-7.34%
6/17/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$125.49 ➝ $129.94-33.84%
6/15/2026Reiterated RatingUnderperform$133.40 ➝ $138.34-27.78%
4/10/2026 UpgradeSellNeutral$175.89-5.52%
2/26/2026DowngradeNeutralUnderperform$160.08 ➝ $172.92-19.05%
12/22/2025DowngradeMarket PerformUnderperform$123.46-14.38%
10/17/2025Reiterated RatingHold$102.88 ➝ $115.62-11.55%
10/6/2025Set TargetBuy$127.38 ➝ $151.87+20.66%

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

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 Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Southern Copper pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Southern Copper
Bull Case

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

  • Southern Copper Co. recently reported strong financial performance, beating consensus estimates with an EPS of $1.99 for the quarter, which exceeded the expected $1.93, while revenue grew by 40.6% year-over-year to $4.29 billion, indicating robust operational growth and profitability with a net margin of 35.87%.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.10, representing a 10% boost from the previous $1.00 payment, which translates to an annualized dividend of $4.40 and provides a yield of approximately 2.1% to 2.25%, offering a tangible income stream for shareholders.
  • As an integrated copper producer with operations in key regions like Mexico and Peru, Southern Copper Co. is positioned to benefit from the growing demand for copper driven by AI infrastructure and electrification trends, as highlighted by recent market commentary comparing it favorably against peers in the AI boom.
  • Institutional interest in the stock has been notable, with major firms like BlackRock Inc. and Bank of America Corp DE establishing new positions in the second quarter, and Andra AP fonden increasing its holdings by 52.6%, suggesting confidence from large investors in the company's long-term value.
  • The stock has demonstrated significant momentum, trading at a current price of $206.22, which is well above its 52-week low of $110.14 and approaching its 52-week high of $223.88, reflecting a strong upward trend and market appreciation over the past year.

Southern Copper
Bear Case

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

  • Despite the recent price rally, the stock carries a high valuation with a P/E ratio of 30.15, which is significantly above the consensus price target of $146.84, suggesting that the current price of $206.22 may be overvalued relative to analyst expectations.
  • The consensus rating from fifteen research firms is "Reduce," with seven analysts assigning a Sell rating and five assigning a Hold rating, indicating a general lack of bullish sentiment among professional investors who believe the stock is not a strong buy at current levels.
  • Insider activity has been predominantly negative, with Director Luis Palomino Bonilla selling a total of 604 shares in the last quarter, including a recent sale of 100 shares at $210.00, which may signal that company insiders are taking profits or are less confident in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 64.33%, meaning it is distributing a large portion of its earnings as dividends, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth projects or maintain a strong balance sheet if copper prices or earnings face a downturn.
  • Short interest remains a factor, with approximately 10.6 million shares shorted as of the latest record date, and a days-to-cover ratio of 8.7, indicating that a significant portion of the float is being sold by investors who expect the price to decline, which could create downward pressure on the stock.

SCCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Southern Copper is $146.84, with a high forecast of $175.89 and a low forecast of $105.82.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last year. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" SCCO shares.

According to analysts, Southern Copper's stock has a predicted downside of -27.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Southern Copper's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Southern Copper has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, CICC Research, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Southern Copper less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for Southern Copper is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SCCO compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Southern Copper analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/7/2026.
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