SCCO
Southern Copper
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: SCCO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.87%
Payout ratio: 58.7%
Southern Copper's latest cash dividend of $1.1 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Aug 11, 2026. At an annualized rate of $4 per share, the stock yields 1.85%. The latest SCCO dividend of $1.1 is an increase from the previous $1 payout, representing a growth of 10%.
SCCO dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Southern Copper Dividend yield
Southern Copper's dividend yield of 1.85% is higher than the Basic Materials sector average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.74%, Southern Copper's dividend yield is 6% higher. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 4.1% of the last 5 years.
SCCO Dividend history
Southern Copper has been paying dividends for the last 30 years. Our records show that SCCO has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 38% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 121% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 38%.
Southern Copper Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $1.1 | 2.06% |
| May 13, 2026 | $1 | 1.93% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $1 | 1.71% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.9 | 2.27% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.8 | 3.02% |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.7 | 2.99% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.7 | 2.17% |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.7 | 1.9% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.596 | 2.39% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.783 | 4.73% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.978 | 5.61% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | $0.978 | 4.18% |
| May 8, 2023 | $0.978 | 4.12% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.978 | 4.75% |
| Nov 8, 2022 | $0.489 | 6.47% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $0.734 | 8.28% |
| May 16, 2022 | $1.223 | 7.69% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.978 | 5.43% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.978 | 5.35% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $0.88 | 4.06% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.685 | 2.73% |
| Feb 9, 2021 | $0.587 | 2.95% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.489 | 2.74% |
| Aug 11, 2020 | $0.391 | 3.15% |
| May 12, 2020 | $0.196 | 4.23% |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $0.391 | 5% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.391 | 5.54% |
| Aug 7, 2019 | $0.391 | 6.35% |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.391 | 5.62% |
| Feb 11, 2019 | $0.391 | 6.24% |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $0.435 | 4.75% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | $0.391 | 3.52% |
| Aug 7, 2018 | $0.391 | 2.72% |
| May 8, 2018 | $0.293 | 1.94% |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.293 | 1.73% |
| Nov 7, 2017 | $0.245 | 1.34% |
| Aug 7, 2017 | $0.137 | 1.01% |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.117 | 0.87% |
| Feb 10, 2017 | $0.078 | 0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2016 | $0.049 | 0.64% |
| Aug 9, 2016 | $0.049 | 0.65% |
| May 6, 2016 | $0.049 | 0.77% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.029 | 1.09% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.039 | 1.26% |
| Aug 11, 2015 | $0.098 | 1.52% |
| May 11, 2015 | $0.098 | 1.36% |
| Feb 12, 2015 | $0.098 | 1.46% |
Southern Copper dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Southern Copper's payout ratio of 58.7% is above the Basic Materials sector average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 31.7%, Southern Copper's payout ratio is 85% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SCCO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCCO Southern Copper Corporation | 1.87% | $4 | 58.7% |
| FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc | 0.67% | $0.53 | 25.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Copper pay a dividend?
Yes, Southern Copper has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. SCCO has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was SCCO's last dividend?
Southern Copper's last regular dividend was on Aug 11, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.1 per share.
How much dividend does Southern Copper pay (per share)?
SCCO has paid dividend of $4 per share in the last year.
What is Southern Copper's dividend yield?
Currently Southern Copper's dividend yield is 1.85%.
How often does Southern Copper pay dividends?
Southern Copper pays four dividends per year.
What is Southern Copper's dividend payout ratio?
Southern Copper's dividend payout ratio is 58.7%.
Does Southern Copper pay a good dividend?
Southern Copper's dividend yield is more than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.