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Southern Copper's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17.85. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN60.75. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52. As of today, Southern Copper's Dividend Yield % is 1.97%.
During the past 12 months, Southern Copper's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 75.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.70% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Southern Copper was 162.10% per year. The lowest was -54.90% per year. And the median was 18.70% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Southern Copper's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Southern Copper was 1.24. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.71.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Southern Copper Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 1.000000
2026-05-13
2026-05-13
2026-05-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.310200
USD 0.990099
2026-02-10
2026-02-10
2026-02-27
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 17.228000
USD 0.883579
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 18.419300
USD 0.778784
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:MXN 18.706300
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Southern Copper's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is MXN3311.04.
Southern Copper's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MXN65.2106993859.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Southern Copper was 9.55%. The lowest was 0.47%. And the median was 2.95%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Southern Copper Dividends per Share Related Terms
Southern Copper Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPRD: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Southern Copper Dividend Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Dividends per Share of MXN60.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Dividends per Share too high?
Southern Copper's current Dividends per Share is MXN60.75. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Dividends per Share compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Dividends per Share of MXN60.75 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Dividends per Share is MXN60.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,067.48, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is MXN60.75. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Dividends per Share is MXN60.75 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,311.04 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,067.48.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Dividends per Share: MXN60.75
GF Value™: MXN2,067.48 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (60.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SCCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. The company's geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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