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Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$98.65 +0.53 (+0.54%)
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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

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
-3.89% 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 -3.89% from the current price of $98.65.
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SCCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/22/24 to 1/21/25
1 Month Ago
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
3 Months Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
1 Year Ago
1/22/23 to 1/22/24
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-3.89% Downside1.94% Upside-20.38% Downside-19.81% Downside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Strong Sell

SCCO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SCCO Price Targets by Month

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Southern Copper Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSouthern CopperBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.78
2.76
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.89% Downside127.77% Upside11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$106.30 ➝ $102.00-1.50%
12/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$92.50-6.86%
10/15/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector Underperform ➝ Sector Underperform$54.00 ➝ $52.00-53.43%
10/2/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$99.44 ➝ $100.00-14.74%
7/12/2024UBS Group
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M. Allsop
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$120.00+4.77%
4/24/2024CICC Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
4/22/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Reduce$80.00-29.47%
3/22/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$61.00 ➝ $82.00-21.44%
3/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$91.00 ➝ $130.00+25.64%
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$55.00 ➝ $56.00-27.10%
4/21/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual 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, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Southern Copper pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Southern Copper
Bull Case

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

  • Southern Copper Co. recently announced a dividend of $0.62, providing a yield of 2.1%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $93.01, which is significantly lower than its 1-year high of $129.79, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of $73.06 billion, indicating a strong presence in the mining sector, which can provide stability to investors.
  • Southern Copper Co. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, suggesting that the company is not overly reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of $94.81, indicating that there is potential for price appreciation in the near term.

Southern Copper
Bear Case

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

  • Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, which may indicate concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 23.95, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
  • Recent target price reductions by analysts, such as Morgan Stanley lowering their target from $106.30 to $102.00, may reflect a bearish outlook on the stock's performance.
  • Southern Copper Co. has a dividend payout ratio of 72.16%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of $77.14, which may deter risk-averse investors from considering it as a stable investment.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" SCCO shares.

According to analysts, Southern Copper's stock has a predicted downside of -3.89% 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.


This page (NYSE:SCCO) was last updated on 1/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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