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SCCO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

SCCO has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 2.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.86
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 50.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.74%
Payout Ratio 64.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 7.22%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 31.2% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: 225.9% (S&P 500: 109.3%)

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FCX 59,872 M 86.1% 56.6%
RYI 739 M 65.8% 100%

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SCCO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.8 15.4% 0.83%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-19 Quarterly 0.693 1% 0.77%
2025-02-11 2025-02-11 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.6862 0.7% 0.76%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.6812 17.4% 0.64%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-26 Quarterly 0.5803 -24.6% 0.59%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.7695 -20% 1%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.9618 0% 1.38%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.9618 0% 1.22%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-05-23 Quarterly 0.9618 0% 1.25%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.9618 100% 1.37%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.4809 -33.3% 0.93%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.7214 -40% 1.55%
2022-05-16 2022-05-17 2022-05-31 Quarterly 1.2023 25% 2.29%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.9618 0% 1.5%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.9618 11.1% 1.65%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8656 28.6% 1.35%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.6733 16.7% 0.88%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.5771 20% 0.84%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.4809 25% 0.88%
2020-08-11 2020-08-12 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.3847 100% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.1924 -50% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.3847 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.3847 0% N/A
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.3847 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.3847 0% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.3847 -10% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-21 Other 0.4273 11.1% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.3847 0% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.3847 33.3% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.2885 0% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.2885 20% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.2405 78.6% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.1347 16.7% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.1154 50% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.0769 60% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.0481 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.0481 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.0481 66.7% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.0289 -25% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.0385 -60% N/A
2015-08-11 2015-08-13 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.0962 0% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 2015-05-27 Quarterly 0.0962 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.0962 -16.7% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-11 2014-11-25 Quarterly 0.1154 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.1154 20% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.0962 -16.7% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.1154 0% N/A
2013-11-05 2013-11-07 2013-11-21 Quarterly 0.1154 0% N/A
2013-08-05 2013-08-07 2013-08-20 Quarterly 0.1154 -40% N/A
2013-05-06 2013-05-08 2013-05-21 Quarterly 0.1924 0% N/A

SCCO Dividend FAQ

Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) is a vertically integrated miner that extracts, processes, and refines copper and by-product metals across five South-American countries. Its operations span the full value chain-from open-pit and underground mining to milling, flotation, smelting, and electrolytic refining-producing copper cathodes, molybdenum concentrate, sulfuric acid, and refined precious metals such as silver and gold.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCCO?

As of November 2025, SCCO`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.86 USD by the current share price of 138.29.

Does SCCO pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, SCCO paid a dividend of 2.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.8 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 2025-08-15.

Will SCCO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. 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 8.92% per year.
Strong growth: SCCO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCCO?

SCCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.74%. If you bought SCCO's shares at 42.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCCO?

SCCO Payout Consistency is 81.3%. 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 2.07% 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 64.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCCO?

SCCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.01%. 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 (CAGR)?

Southern Copper`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.15% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Southern Copper ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2025-08-15 with a factor of 101:100. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.01.
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 822,600,000 +4.43%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:41