SCCO Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

SCCO has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 4.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.00%
Payout Ratio 63.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.07%
Consistency Lifetime 81.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.27%
Payout FCF 66.2%
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 45.25%
Ex-Dividend in 1 days: Buy before Feb 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 123.8%
Total Return 5y: 261%

Top Dividend Payers in Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 289 M 14.2% 25.4%
VALE 69,496 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,632 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,463 M 8.83% 13.9%
AUGO 2,998 M 4.75% 18.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BVN 8,890 M 81.6% 74.0%
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 957 M 46.1% 99.2%
VOXR 364 M 37.5% 100%
AU 48,588 M 47.1% 69.5%

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 1.40% Yield

SCCO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.9916 11.1% N/A
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.8924 13.5% 0.64%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.7866 15.4% 0.82%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-19 Quarterly 0.6814 1% 0.76%
2025-02-11 2025-02-11 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.6747 0.7% 0.75%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.6698 17.4% 0.64%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-26 Quarterly 0.5706 -24.6% 0.59%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.7565 -20% 0.99%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.9457 0% 1.37%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.9457 0% 1.21%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-05-23 Quarterly 0.9457 0% 1.24%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.9457 100% 1.36%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.4728 -33.3% 0.92%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.7093 -40% 1.54%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-05-31 Quarterly 1.1821 25% 2.27%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.9457 0% 1.48%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.9457 11.1% 1.63%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8511 28.6% 1.34%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.662 16.7% 0.87%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.5674 20% 0.84%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.4728 25% N/A
2020-08-11 2020-08-12 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.3783 100% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.1891 -50% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.3783 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.3783 0% N/A
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.3783 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.3783 0% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.3783 -10% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-21 Other 0.4201 11.1% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.3783 0% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.3783 33.3% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.2837 0% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.2837 20% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.2364 78.6% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.1324 16.7% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.1135 50% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.0757 60% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.0473 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.0473 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.0473 66.7% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.0284 -25% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.0378 -60% N/A
2015-08-11 2015-08-13 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.0946 0% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 2015-05-27 Quarterly 0.0946 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.0946 -16.7% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-11 2014-11-25 Quarterly 0.1135 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.1135 20% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.0946 -16.7% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.1135 0% N/A
2013-11-05 2013-11-07 2013-11-21 Quarterly 0.1135 0% N/A

SCCO Dividend FAQ

Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:SCCO) is a vertically integrated miner that extracts, processes, and refines copper and by-product metals across Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. Its operations span from open-pit and underground mining to milling, flotation, smelting, and SX-EW refining, producing copper cathodes, molybdenum concentrate, sulfuric acid, and refined precious metals.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCCO?

As of February 2026, SCCO`s dividend yield is 3.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.03 USD by the current share price of 200.04.

Does SCCO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SCCO paid a dividend of 4.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-10 and the payout was 0.99157 USD.

How often does SCCO pay dividends?

SCCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCCO has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-10.

SCCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCCO for the next 4 payments are between 0.583 (-41.2%) and 0.679 (-31.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SCCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.99157 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern Copper (SCCO) is 2026-02-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCCO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern Copper (SCCO) is 2026-02-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of SCCO?

SCCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.07% per year.
Weak growth: SCCO's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCCO?

SCCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.27%. If you bought SCCO's shares at 55.42 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCCO?

SCCO Payout Consistency is 81.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Southern Copper has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCCO have a good Dividend Yield?

SCCO`s 3.00% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCCO is 63.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCCO?

SCCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.25%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SCCO's Outstanding Shares?

Southern Copper's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has SCCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 12, 2025 with a ratio of 1008:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.01 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 397,364,700
1996 483,403,400 +21.65%
1997 488,926,100 +1.14%
1998 485,136,000 -0.78%
1999 485,142,100 +0%
2000 485,142,100
2001 485,160,300 +0%
2002 485,190,600 +0.01%
2003 485,220,900 +0.01%
2004 892,801,800 +84%
2005 892,820,000 +0%
2006 892,835,200 +0%
2007 892,850,400 +0%
2008 861,896,700 -3.47%
2009 859,095,000 -0.33%
2010 859,095,000
2011 849,978,000 -1.06%
2012 845,600,000 -0.52%
2013 838,300,000 -0.86%
2014 816,600,000 -2.59%
2015 782,100,000 -4.22%
2016 773,000,000 -1.16%
2017 773,000,000
2018 773,000,000
2019 773,100,000 +0.01%
2020 773,100,000
2021 773,100,000
2022 785,514,600 +1.61%
2023 773,100,000 -1.58%
2024 787,700,000 +1.89%
2025 838,200,000 +6.41%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38