Earnings Per Share (EPS): 6.01
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 6.01 is 61% above its 5-year average of 3.73, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.03–6.01).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 27.20% above its 12-month average of 4.72.
SCCO Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.
SCCO Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
SCCO Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
SCCO Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
SCCO Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
6.01
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
4.72
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
3.99
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
3.73
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
2.65
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
2.47
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
2.16
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+27.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+50.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+61.20%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+126.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+143.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+177.85%
SCCO Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $148.07B | 6.01 | 4.72 | 3.99 | 3.73 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $101.79B | 7.73 | 4.63 | 1.42 | 1.78 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $90.26B | 1.89 | 1.42 | 1.63 | 1.64 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $83.63B | 10.42 | 10.53 | 9.56 | 8.81 |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $79.14B | 7.39 | 7.38 | 5.85 | 3.86 |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $63.29B | 0.66 | 0.98 | 1.96 | 2.22 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.34B | 9.45 | 7.72 | 8.96 | 8.94 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $61.57B | 3.60 | 2.08 | 3.34 | 9.05 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $56.68B | 10.10 | 8.00 | 15.73 | 14.76 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $54.59B | 1.70 | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.47 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$6.01
Forward EPS (Est.)
$6.92
P/E Ratio
28.6
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 6.01.
- Is Southern Copper Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- The earnings per share (EPS) of 6.01 is 61% above its 5-year average of 3.73, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.03–6.01).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 4.72.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 3.99.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 3.73.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 2.65.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 2.47.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SCCO stock is 2.16.
SCCO Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.24 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.21 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.09 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.41 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.39 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.03 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.00 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.28 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.73 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.58 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.28 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.57 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.37 |
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About Southern Copper Corporation
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- CEO
- Oscar Gonzalez Rocha