Southern Copper stock: Southern Copper reports USD 4.70 billion sales
Published on 10/21/2026 at 17:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSThird-quarter results and dates
- Southern Copper reported third-quarter results on October 20, 2026.
- Net sales reached USD 4.70 billion, up 39.10 percent year over year.
- Southern Copper stock traded at EUR 175.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 5:08 p.m. CEST.
- The earnings call is scheduled for October 22, 2026.
Southern Copper (ISIN US84265V1052) reported record third-quarter net sales of USD 4.70 billion for the period ended September 30, 2026, up 39.10 percent from the year-earlier quarter, according to TradingView. The stock was trading at EUR 175.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 5:08 p.m. CEST.
Profit growth sets the tone
Net income attributable to Southern Copper reached USD 1.80 billion in the third quarter, a 62.70 percent increase from USD 1.11 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The net income margin rose to 38.40 percent from 32.80 percent, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 53.90 percent year over year to USD 3.04 billion, according to TradingView.
Operating cash flow reached USD 2.22 billion in the third quarter, while capital investments totaled USD 515.80 million. Copper mined production declined 1.10 percent year over year to 232,396 tonnes, giving the results a mixed operating profile despite the stronger earnings figures.
How does the stock compare?
On the NYSE, Southern Copper was last quoted at USD 196.49 on October 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. EDT. Its 52-week range was USD 115.74 to USD 221.24, placing the quote USD 24.75 below the high and USD 80.75 above the low. The company had a market capitalization of USD 165.9 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.74.
Dividend and reporting date
The board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of USD 1.30 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0106 shares per share, payable November 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 3, 2026. The dividend announcement was dated October 15, 2026.
MarketBeat lists the third-quarter earnings call for October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call follows the results release and gives investors a scheduled opportunity to review production, costs and project progress with management.
Stock stays below its yearly high
Southern Copper combines record quarterly sales with a share price below its 52-week peak. The contrast leaves the operating figures and the upcoming management discussion as the main reference points for assessing how much of the earnings strength is already reflected in the valuation. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Southern Copper stock.
Southern Copper at a glance
- Company: Southern Copper Corporation
- ISIN: US84265V1052
- Ticker: SCCO
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 21, 2026, 5:08 p.m. CEST: EUR 175.20
- Market capitalization: USD 165.9 billion as of October 21, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 115.74-221.24 as of October 21, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Copper
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
