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CapEx

Southern Copper CapEx increased by 4.6% to $441.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.0%, from $317.80M to $441.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 10.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.

Metric ID: capital_expenditures

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$219.80M$243.10M$196.80M$205.20M$224.60M$227.90M$290.90M$238.10M$252.50M$262.70M$255.40M$213.80M$331.80M$246.40M$235.30M$317.80M$235.70M$349.20M$422.60M$441.90M
QoQ Change+10.6%-19.0%+4.3%+9.5%+1.5%+27.6%-18.2%+6.0%+4.0%-2.8%-16.3%+55.2%-25.7%-4.5%+35.1%-25.8%+48.2%+21.0%+4.6%
YoY Change+2.2%-6.3%+47.8%+16.0%+12.4%+15.3%-12.2%-10.2%+31.4%-6.2%-7.9%+48.6%-29.0%+41.7%+79.6%+39.0%
Range$196.80M$441.90M
CAGR+15.8%
Avg YoY Growth+16.4%
Median YoY Growth+13.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Copper's capex?
Southern Copper (SCCO) reported capex of $441.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Copper's capex changed year-over-year?
Southern Copper's capex increased by 39.0% year-over-year, from $317.80M to $441.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Copper's capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southern Copper's capex has grown at a 10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $892.30M to $1.33B.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.