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Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$99.74 -0.67 (-0.67%)
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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
3
Hold
2
Buy
2

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for SCCO.

Consensus Price Target

$94.42
-5.33% Downside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Southern Copper, the average price target is $94.42. The highest price target for SCCO is $120.00, while the lowest price target for SCCO is $72.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.33% from the current price of $99.74.
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SCCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/24/24 to 3/24/25
1 Month Ago
2/23/24 to 2/22/25
3 Months Ago
12/25/23 to 12/24/24
1 Year Ago
3/25/23 to 3/24/24
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)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$94.42$94.81$94.81$76.83
Forecasted Upside-5.33% Downside2.09% Upside0.41% Upside-26.38% Downside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
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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
1.86
2.77
2.54
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.14% Downside137.99% Upside17.15% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/13/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Myles Allsop
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $120.00+32.89%
3/10/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Alfonso Salazar
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Boost TargetSector Underperform ➝ Sector Underperform$52.00 ➝ $72.00-17.17%
12/12/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$106.30 ➝ $102.00-1.50%
12/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$92.50-6.86%
10/2/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$99.44 ➝ $100.00-14.74%
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 Friday, March 21, 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.:

  • Strong Earnings Performance: Southern Copper Co. reported earnings per share of $1.01 for the latest quarter, demonstrating solid profitability, although it slightly missed analysts' expectations. This indicates a resilient business model in a competitive market.
  • High Return on Equity: The company boasts a return on equity of 40.27%, which is significantly above average. This metric indicates how effectively management is using shareholders' equity to generate profits, suggesting strong operational efficiency.
  • Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, Southern Copper Co. shares are priced at $90.30, reflecting a 1.6% increase. This upward movement may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • Institutional Interest: A notable percentage of the stock is held by institutional investors, which can be a sign of confidence in the company's future prospects. Recent increases in stakes by firms like Capital World Investors and Price T Rowe Associates highlight this trend.
  • Analyst Upgrades: Recent upgrades from firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley suggest that analysts are optimistic about the company's future performance, which can influence investor sentiment positively.

Southern Copper
Bear Case

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

  • Missed Earnings Estimates: The company's recent earnings report showed a slight miss against consensus estimates, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future expectations and may lead to volatility in stock price.
  • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Southern Copper Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, which, while not excessively high, indicates that the company does carry some debt. Investors may be wary of potential risks associated with leveraging, especially in fluctuating market conditions.
  • Mixed Analyst Ratings: The stock has received a mix of ratings from analysts, with four sell ratings and only three buy ratings. This divergence in opinion may create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.
  • Market Volatility: The basic materials sector can be subject to significant price fluctuations due to changes in commodity prices, which can impact Southern Copper Co.'s profitability and stock performance.
  • Limited Growth Potential: Some analysts have set conservative price targets for the stock, indicating that there may be limited upside potential in the near term, which could deter growth-focused investors.

SCCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Southern Copper is $94.42, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $72.00.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Southern Copper in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 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 -5.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Southern Copper's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Southern Copper has been rated by research analysts at Scotiabank, and UBS Group 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 3/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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