Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) Price Target Raised to $125.00

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) had its target price lifted by Scotiabank from $92.00 to $125.00 in a research report report published on Tuesday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a sector underperform rating on the basic materials company’s stock.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Southern Copper in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $182.00 price target on Southern Copper and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Southern Copper in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Southern Copper from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, UBS Group set a $148.00 price objective on shares of Southern Copper and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $135.65.

Southern Copper Trading Up 4.9%

NYSE SCCO opened at $207.82 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $168.79 billion, a PE ratio of 43.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.06. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $155.25 and its 200 day moving average is $127.73. Southern Copper has a twelve month low of $74.84 and a twelve month high of $218.81. The company has a quick ratio of 3.91, a current ratio of 4.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

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

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $3.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.05 billion. Southern Copper had a net margin of 30.98% and a return on equity of 38.74%. Research analysts forecast that Southern Copper will post 4.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Southern Copper Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be given a $1.00 dividend. This is a positive change from Southern Copper’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Southern Copper’s payout ratio is presently 75.47%.

Insider Transactions at Southern Copper

In other news, Director Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino sold 400 shares of Southern Copper stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.00, for a total value of $55,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 1,265 shares in the company, valued at $175,835. The trade was a 24.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 748 shares of company stock worth $103,260. 0.07% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. ORG Partners LLC raised its stake in Southern Copper by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 4,813 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $691,000 after buying an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV grew its holdings in shares of Southern Copper by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV now owns 8,500 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,220,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Avanza Fonder AB increased its position in Southern Copper by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Avanza Fonder AB now owns 8,736 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $1,253,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Valley Brook Capital Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Southern Copper by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Valley Brook Capital Group Inc. now owns 2,597 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $373,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, 180 Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Southern Copper by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,599 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $660,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 7.94% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Southern Copper

Here are the key news stories impacting Southern Copper this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — revenue up ~39% YoY and EPS up ~63%, with improving margins and a stronger cash position, which supports near-term earnings visibility and the dividend. Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike — company raised the quarterly dividend to $1.00, increasing income appeal for yield-focused investors and signaling management confidence in cash flow. Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.00
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — at least one analyst (Scotiabank) publicly expects SCCO shares to rise, helping sentiment after the earnings release. Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) Stock Price Expected to Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwind — rising copper scarcity driven by electrification and AI-related power demands supports higher long-term copper prices; Southern Copper benefits as a reserve-heavy, low-cost producer and is progressing on the Tía María project (~25% complete). Digging Into Demand: Copper’s Scarcity Premium Is Rising (SCCO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock split scheduled — a small 1.0085-for-1 split is payable Feb 10; mechanically increases share count but has minimal fundamental impact. Southern Copper Stock to Split on Tuesday, February 10th
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison piece — AAII published a comparative analysis of Hudbay vs. Southern Copper (useful context for relative valuation/strategy, not immediate catalyst). Which Is a Better Investment, Hudbay Minerals Inc. or Southern Copper Corporation Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Production outlook — management flagged lower output in 2027–28, which could weigh on medium-term volumes and offset some price/earnings upside. Southern Copper rises after posting Q4 earnings beat; sees lower output in 2027-28
• Negative Sentiment: Drawdown risk noted — some analysts/commentators warn of significant downside risk from valuation run-ups, commodity swings or company-specific events (per Seeking Alpha). Southern Copper: Keep Holding, But Drawdown Risk Is Significant
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst/insider signals — institutional buying has been sizable but sell-side coverage is mixed (several sell/underweight ratings) and recent insider selling is recorded, which could cap near-term upside and contributes to divergent price targets. Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

Southern Copper Company Profile

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.