Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$97.68 +1.30 (+1.34%)

Closing price 02/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$97.78 +0.10 (+0.11%)

As of 02/20/2025 07:06 PM Eastern

Southern Copper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
3

Buy
2

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Southern Copper in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 9 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for SCCO.

Consensus Price Target

$94.81
-2.93% Downside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Southern Copper, the average price target is $94.81. The highest price target for SCCO is $130.00, while the lowest price target for SCCO is $52.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.93% from the current price of $97.68.

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SCCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	6 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$94.81	$94.81	$90.63	$64.50
Forecasted Upside	-2.93% Downside	-1.68% Downside	-9.14% Downside	-22.39% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Strong Sell

SCCO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SCCO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Southern Copper Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Southern Copper	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.78	2.75	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.93% Downside	144.53% Upside	12.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SCCO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$106.30 ➝ $102.00	-1.50%
12/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Neutral	$92.50	-6.86%
10/15/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Underperform ➝ Sector Underperform	$54.00 ➝ $52.00	-53.43%
10/2/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$99.44 ➝ $100.00	-14.74%
7/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Allsop Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$120.00	+4.77%
4/24/2024	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
4/22/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Reduce	$80.00	-29.47%
3/22/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$61.00 ➝ $82.00	-21.44%
3/22/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$91.00 ➝ $130.00	+25.64%
5/3/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$55.00 ➝ $56.00	-27.10%
4/21/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$53.00 ➝ $64.00	-20.70%

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Should I Buy Southern Copper Stock? SCCO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Southern Copper pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Southern Copper
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Southern Copper Co.:

Strong Earnings Performance: Southern Copper Co. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.12. This indicates robust financial health and effective management, which can attract investors.
High Return on Equity: The company boasts a return on equity of 37.11%, reflecting its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity. This high ratio is a positive indicator of financial efficiency and profitability.
Increasing Dividend: Southern Copper Co. recently raised its quarterly dividend to $0.70, up from $0.60. This increase signals confidence in future earnings and provides a steady income stream for investors, with an annualized yield of 2.87%.
Strong Institutional Support: Significant investments from large institutions, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. increasing its stake by 74.6%, suggest confidence in the company's future performance and stability.
Current Stock Price: As of now, Southern Copper Co. has a market cap of $76.52 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, indicating a solid valuation in the market, which can be appealing for potential investors.

Southern Copper
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Southern Copper Co. for these reasons:

Revenue Miss: Despite the positive EPS, the company reported revenue of $2.93 billion, slightly below the analyst estimates of $2.94 billion. This miss could raise concerns about future growth potential.
High Debt-to-Equity Ratio: With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, while not excessively high, it indicates that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Market Volatility: The stock has a beta of 1.13, suggesting it is more volatile than the market. This could lead to larger price swings, which may deter risk-averse investors.
Dependence on Commodity Prices: As a mining company, Southern Copper Co.'s performance is closely tied to copper prices. Any downturn in commodity prices could adversely affect profitability and stock performance.
Potential Regulatory Risks: Operating in multiple countries exposes Southern Copper Co. to various regulatory environments, which could lead to compliance costs and operational challenges.

SCCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Southern Copper is $94.81, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $52.00.
: 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" SCCO shares.
: According to analysts, Southern Copper's stock has a predicted downside of -2.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Southern Copper's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Southern Copper has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Southern Copper less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Southern Copper is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SCCO compares to other companies.

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Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target