Operating Expenses

SG&A

Southern Copper SG&A decreased by 10.3% to $35.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.9%, from $31.70M to $35.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

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$31.40M$31.30M$32.40M$30.30M$30.90M$30.20M$33.60M$30.40M$31.00M$32.70M$33.10M$30.80M$33.90M$31.20M$34.60M$31.70M$32.50M$33.70M$39.90M$35.80M
QoQ Change-0.3%+3.5%-6.5%+2.0%-2.3%+11.3%-9.5%+2.0%+5.5%+1.2%-6.9%+10.1%-8.0%+10.9%-8.4%+2.5%+3.7%+18.4%-10.3%
YoY Change-1.6%-3.5%+3.7%+0.3%+0.3%+8.3%-1.5%+1.3%+9.4%-4.6%+4.5%+2.9%-4.1%+8.0%+15.3%+12.9%
Range$30.20M$39.90M
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+3.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Mexican Open Pit$18.10M$17.10M$18.60M$16.90M$17.20M$18.30M$21.10M$16.90M
Peruvian Operations$9.70M$9.10M$9.90M$9.00M$9.70M$10.60M$11.80M$10.40M
Mexican IMMSA Unit$3.30M$3.20M$3.30M$2.70M$3.00M$3.20M$5.10M$5.60M
Total$33.90M$31.20M$34.60M$31.70M$32.50M$33.70M$39.90M$35.80M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Copper's sg&a?
Southern Copper (SCCO) reported sg&a of $35.80M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Copper's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Southern Copper's sg&a increased by 12.9% year-over-year, from $31.70M to $35.80M.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Copper's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southern Copper's sg&a has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $125.20M to $137.80M.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.