Alpha Cubed Investments LLC Acquires Shares of 2,797 Southern Copper Corporation $SCCO

Alpha Cubed Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,797 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $339,000.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in SCCO. MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. lifted its position in Southern Copper by 65.1% during the 3rd quarter. MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. now owns 213 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Tobam acquired a new stake in shares of Southern Copper during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Southern Copper during the second quarter worth approximately $32,000. Covestor Ltd raised its stake in shares of Southern Copper by 30.4% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 360 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in Southern Copper by 65.1% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 383 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 151 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 7.94% of the company’s stock.

Southern Copper News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Copper rally and sector rotation — Copper’s run (driven by South American supply disruptions, China stimulus and EV/AI-driven demand) is lifting major producers, giving SCCO macro support. 3 Top Copper Stocks to Watch as Copper Prices Skyrocket: BHP, FCX, SCCO
• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4/2025 results — Southern Copper reported hefty revenue and EPS gains (double‑digit YoY increases, improved margins and strong cash generation), supporting the rally. Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend boost + stock dividend — Management declared a larger cash dividend ($1.00) plus a 0.0085 stock dividend, a dual payout that supports income demand and likely attracted yield-focused buyers. Southern Copper (SCCO) Is Up 17.9% After Record 2025 Earnings and Dual Cash-and-Stock Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Project progress and reserve position — Tía María is under construction (~25% complete) and SCCO has among the largest reserves of any public miner, strengthening its long‑term supply optionality. Digging Into Demand: Copper’s Scarcity Premium Is Rising
• Neutral Sentiment: Index move and stock split — Recent Russell 1000 activity and an announced 1.0085‑for‑1 stock dividend/split can increase liquidity and retail/institutional flows, but the economic impact is modest. What Next For Southern Copper Corporation After Russell 1000 index Jump
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term production risk and guidance — Management flagged lower output in 2027–28, a potential headwind to forward supply expectations and near‑term free cash flow. Southern Copper rises after posting Q4 earnings beat; sees lower output in 2027-28
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst views and hefty valuation swings — Several sell/underweight calls and a median 6‑month target below current levels highlight profit‑taking and valuation concerns despite strong results. Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings (analyst/target summary)
• Negative Sentiment: Drawdown risk noted by some analysts — Commentary warns that elevated multiples and commodity volatility could produce significant pullbacks if copper weakens or company‑level issues arise. Southern Copper: Keep Holding, But Drawdown Risk Is Significant

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have commented on SCCO shares. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and set a $156.00 target price on shares of Southern Copper in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company set a $192.00 price objective on Southern Copper and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday. Zacks Research lowered Southern Copper from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “sell” rating and set a $129.00 target price on shares of Southern Copper in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Southern Copper in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $137.45.

Southern Copper Stock Down 8.5%

NYSE:SCCO opened at $190.22 on Friday. Southern Copper Corporation has a 1 year low of $74.84 and a 1 year high of $218.81. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $156.59 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $128.36. The stock has a market cap of $154.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.88, a PEG ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.06. 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 shares are set 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 (NYSE:SCCO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.09. Southern Copper had a return on equity of 38.74% and a net margin of 30.98%.The business had revenue of $3.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.05 billion. As a group, equities analysts expect that Southern Copper Corporation will post 4.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Southern Copper Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a $1.00 dividend. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. This is a boost from Southern Copper’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 10th. Southern Copper’s dividend payout ratio is currently 83.86%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Southern Copper

In other news, Director Bonilla Luis Miguel Palomino sold 400 shares of the 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 sale, the director owned 1,265 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $175,835. This represents a 24.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders have sold a total of 748 shares of company stock valued at $103,260 in the last ninety days. 0.07% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Southern Copper 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.