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Why Southern Copper Stock Is Back in Focus

Southern Copper (SCCO) is back on investors radar after a stronger earnings outlook, continued quarterly earnings beats and a new US$318.6 million upgrade plan for its Cuajone mine in Peru.

See our latest analysis for Southern Copper.

The US$179.12 share price has eased in recent months, with the 90 day share price return down 10%, even as the year to date share price return sits at 22.7% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 110.7%. This hints that recent volatility contrasts with a much stronger longer term experience for investors.

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With earnings estimates moving higher, recent quarterly beats, and a US$179.12 share price that sits above the average analyst target, the key question now is clear: is there still an opportunity for investors here, or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 10.2% Overvalued

At a last close of $179.12, the most followed narrative puts Southern Copper’s fair value at $162.54, creating a clear gap investors are watching.

Southern Copper has announced substantial capital investments totaling over $15 billion, including projects in Mexico and Peru, which are expected to drive future production growth and potentially boost revenue significantly. The company’s Buenavista zinc concentrator is now operating at full capacity, anticipated to drive a 31% increase in zinc production in 2025, likely enhancing revenues and improving net margins due to efficient operations.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious what kind of growth, margin profile and future earnings multiple could still justify a premium price tag on a slow and steady expansion plan? The full narrative lays out a detailed earnings path, explains how profitability might shift, and specifies a valuation multiple for those projected results.

Result: Fair Value of $162.54 (OVERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, this story can change quickly if cost pressures, community disruptions, or trade tensions between the U.S. and China weaken margins and project timelines.

Find out about the key risks to this Southern Copper narrative.

Next Steps

Given the mix of optimism and concern in this story, it makes sense to look at the figures yourself, consider both perspectives, and review the 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign

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Companies discussed in this article include SCCO.

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