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Southern Copper

SCCO

Southern Copper Corporation is a leading vertically integrated producer of copper and other base and precious metals, operating significant mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico.

Market cap
$139.51B+63.9%
Revenue$14.5B+21.7%
Net income$5.0B+38.4%
Free cash flow$4.3B+27.6%
EPS (diluted)$6.01+35.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 29, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$4.1B
EPS estimate$1.81

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$4.3B+36.2%
Gross profit$2.8B+52.7%
Operating income$2.5B+61.5%
Net income$1.6B+66.7%
EPS (diluted)$1.92+67.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$4.9B+19.4%
Total debt$7.4B-7.1%
Total equity$11.8B+23.2%
Total assets$21.9B+10.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$1.7B+135%
CapEx$441.9M+39.0%
Free cash flow$1.3B+210%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$141.63B+63.9%
Enterprise value$144.11B+59.1%
P/E28.4×+4.6×
P/S9.7×+2.5×

Profitability

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Gross margin61.9%+3.8pp
Operating margin54.6%+5.3pp
Net margin34.2%+4.1pp
FCF margin29.4%+1.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity46.6%+4.6pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.2×
Current ratio4.4×+0.7×

Segments

By product

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Copper$3.0B+22.8%
Silver$588.8M+195%
Molybdenum$445.5M+48.3%
Zinc$152.0M+27.8%
Other$148.4M+45.5%

By segment

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Mexican Open Pit$2.4B+39.7%
Peruvian Operations$1.6B+24.9%
Mexican IMMSA Unit$318.5M+105%

Competitors

Profile

Southern Copper Corporation is a leading vertically integrated producer of copper and other base and precious metals, operating significant mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. The company maintains what it believes to be the world's largest copper reserves and manages the entire production chain from ore extraction to the manufacturing of refined copper rod. Its value proposition is built on large-scale, low-cost operations and a high degree of vertical integration that includes proprietary logistics and power generation assets.

Competitive position

One of the world's largest integrated copper producers with the largest reported copper reserves globally and a low-cost production profile.

GeographiesPeru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
Customer segmentsIndustrial manufacturers, Infrastructure developers, Energy utilities, Construction firms
Business modelVertically integrated extraction and processing, Commodity production, B2B long-term contracting
SuppliersNatural gas and diesel fuel suppliers, Electric power utilities, Water rights and concessions, Mining equipment manufacturers
CustomersElectrical wire and cable manufacturers, Construction and plumbing suppliers, Automotive and transportation industries, Electronics and telecommunications equipment makers
Listed1996
Employees15.8K
CEOLeonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada
IndustryCopper
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Southern Copper's market cap?
Southern Copper (SCCO) has a market capitalization of $139.51B and trades on NYSE.
What is Southern Copper's revenue and profitability?
Southern Copper generated $14.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $5.0B, representing a net margin of 34.2%. Gross margin stands at 61.9%, with free cash flow of $4.3B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Southern Copper's competitors?
Southern Copper's key competitors include Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Gold Resource Corporation, U.S. Gold Corp. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Southern Copper partner with?
Southern Copper's notable partners include Valero Peru, Electroperu S.A., Kallpa Generacion S.A., and others.
What subsidiaries does Southern Copper have?
Southern Copper's subsidiaries include Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mexicana de Cobre, S.A. de C.V., Operadora de Minas e Instalaciones Mineras, S.A de C.V., and others.
Where is Southern Copper headquartered?
Southern Copper is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 15,810 people. It has been publicly traded since 1996.