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Sign InIn a move reflecting the robust financial performance of the global mining sector, Southern Copper announced record-breaking results for the second quarter of 2026, including a stock dividend of 253 shares for every 250 shares held for shareholders of record on August 11, 2026. The company reported record net sales of $4.29 billion, a 40.6% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by higher metal prices which offset lower production volumes. Net income attributable to the company surged 71.6% to a record $1.67 billion.
According to reports, this strong growth occurred despite a 3.5% decline in copper production to 230,662 tons, partly due to lower ore grades in Peru. Nevertheless, management has raised its full-year 2026 copper production target to approximately 917,000 tons, focusing on long-term expansion projects such as Tía María in Peru and El Pilar in Mexico. These results highlight the company's ability to leverage market pricing into record margins, with earnings per share reaching $2.01, exceeding analyst estimates.
The stock SCCO stood at $185.91 (at close August 03, 2026), with the session ranging between a low of $179.07 and a high of $187.01 per market data. Investors are looking toward the August 11 record date as a primary catalyst for the stock, while the immediate economic calendar shows no direct mining-sector events, keeping the focus on the company's operational execution and global metal price trends.