SCCO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

SCCO has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 3.63 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.27%
Payout Ratio 60.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.07%
Consistency Lifetime 81.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.00%
Payout FCF 64.3%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 34.80%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
VK 7,184 M 9.78% 15.67%
AUGO 6,702 M 5.55% 24.01%
AU 51,370 M 4.63% 21.29%
KRT 543 M 7.15% 13.06%
GFI 41,268 M 4.23% 18.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TUB 417 M 79.77% 53.3%
BVN 8,816 M 81.52% 74.0%
KRT 543 M 72.61% 98.3%
TFPM 6,607 M 47.53% 100.0%
AU 51,370 M 47.05% 69.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Copper FCX Freeport-McMoran Copper
1.17% Yield
SCCO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 2026-05-29 Quarterly 1 +2% 0.52%
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.9803 +12.1% 0.49%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.8748 +13.5% 0.64%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.7711 +15.4% 0.82%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-19 Quarterly 0.6679 +1% 0.76%
2025-02-11 2025-02-11 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.6614 +0.7% 0.75%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.6566 +17.4% 0.64%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-26 Quarterly 0.5593 -24.6% 0.59%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.7416 -20% 0.99%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.927 0% 1.36%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.927 0% 1.21%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-05-23 Quarterly 0.927 0% 1.24%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.927 +100% 1.36%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.4635 -33.3% 0.92%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.6953 -40% 1.53%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-05-31 Quarterly 1.1588 +25% 2.26%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.927 0% 1.48%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.927 +11.1% 1.63%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8343 +28.6% 1.34%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.6489 +16.7% N/A
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.5562 +20% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.4635 +25% N/A
2020-08-11 2020-08-12 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.3708 +100% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.1854 -50% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.3708 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.3708 0% N/A
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.3708 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.3708 0% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.3708 -10% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-21 Other 0.4119 +11.1% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.3708 0% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.3708 +33.3% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.2781 0% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.2781 +20% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.2318 +78.6% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.1298 +16.7% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.1112 +50% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.0742 +60% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.0464 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.0464 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.0464 +66.7% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.0278 -25% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.0371 -60% N/A
2015-08-11 2015-08-13 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.0927 0% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 2015-05-27 Quarterly 0.0927 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.0927 -16.7% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-11 2014-11-25 Quarterly 0.1112 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.1112 +20% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.0927 -16.7% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.1112 0% N/A

SCCO Dividend FAQ

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals, operating large-scale open-pit mines, smelters, and refineries across Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The company manages the entire production cycle, from mining and milling ore to the chemical processing of molybdenum, zinc, silver, and gold. Its primary assets include the Toquepala and Cuajone mines in Peru and the Buenavista and La Caridad facilities in Mexico.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCCO?

As of May 2026, SCCO's dividend yield is 3.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.63 USD by the current share price of 176.78.

Does SCCO pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SCCO paid a dividend of 3.63 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-13 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does SCCO pay dividends?

SCCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-13.

SCCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCCO for the next payments are between 1 (+0.0%) and 1.095 (+9.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.35%.

Will SCCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern Copper (SCCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCCO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern Copper (SCCO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

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 6.00%. If you bought SCCO's shares at 60.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.63 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.00% 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 3.27% 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 60.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCCO?

SCCO's Overall Dividend Rating is 34.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCCO Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SCCO's Outstanding Shares?

Southern Copper's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.75% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 85.4%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SCCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 13, 2026 with a ratio of 101:100. 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 0%
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 0%
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 0%
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 0%
2018 773,000,000 0%
2019 773,100,000 +0.01%
2020 773,100,000 0%
2021 773,100,000 0%
2022 785,514,600 +1.61%
2023 773,100,000 -1.58%
2024 787,700,000 +1.89%
2025 838,200,000 +6.41%
2026 821,700,000 -1.97%

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: 2026-05-10 02:15 UTC