SCCO Stock Surges 16% With A 9-day Spree On Copper Deficit Frenzy
Southern Copper (SCCO) – a copper mining and refining company producing copper and molybdenum concentrates – hit a 9-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 16%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $25 Bil over the last 9 days and currently stands at $180 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 53.3% compared to 0.5% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Bullish Copper Market Outlook
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- Structural deficits driven by EV, AI, and renewables demand.
- Copper prices surpassed $6 USD/lb in late February.
- Impact: Sector-wide investor buying, Stock price hitting new highs
[2] Wall Street Zen ‘Buy’ Upgrade
- Rating upgraded from ‘Hold’ to ‘Buy’.
- The upgrade occurred just before a significant price increase
- Impact: Increased investor interest, Positive sentiment shift
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in SCCO stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell SCCO).
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SCCO stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SCCO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 16.4% | 0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.8% | -1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 65.3% | 1.0% |
| YTD 2026 | 53.3% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 62.2% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 50.1% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has SCCO behaved after prior drops? See SCCO Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 90 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 33 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 43 | 21 |
| 4D | 17 | 11 |
| 5D | 21 | 0 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 8 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 90 | 33 |
Key Financials for Southern Copper (SCCO)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.9 Bil | $11.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.2 Bil | $5.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.4 Bil | $3.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.1 Bil | $3.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $973.4 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
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