Southern Copper (SCCO) Rises 4.1% as Copper Futures Surpass $13.1K/Ton
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4d ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Copper Price Surge: Southern Copper's stock rose 4.1% as copper futures exceeded $13.1K/ton on the London Metal Exchange, driven by a weaker dollar and heightened demand for copper as a safe asset amid market volatility.
- Market Uncertainty: The Greenland crisis has intensified unpredictability in U.S. policymaking, further weakening the dollar and boosting demand for copper, despite Southern Copper facing a recent downgrade in ratings.
- Rating Downgrade: J.P. Morgan downgraded Southern Copper from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $117.50, citing a contradiction between the recent stock rally and expectations for lower copper prices, which may lead to a short-term price correction.
- Demand Outlook: Despite potential short-term price pullback risks, J.P. Morgan analysts maintain a positive long-term view on copper due to favorable supply-demand dynamics, noting that the upcoming Chinese New Year could dampen market activity but long-term demand remains robust.
Analyst Views on SCCO
Wall Street analysts forecast SCCO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SCCO is 127.95 USD with a low forecast of 90.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
5 Hold
5 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 188.410
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
Current: 188.410
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
About SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation is an integrated copper producer. The Company is engaged in the production of copper, molybdenum, silver, and zinc. The Company’s mining, smelting and refining facilities are located in Peru and Mexico and conducts exploration activities in those countries and in Argentina, Chile and Ecuador. Its segments include the Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations and Mexican underground mining operations. Its Peruvian operations include the Toquepala and Cuajone mine complexes and smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant, industrial railroad and port facilities. Its Mexican open-pit operations include the La Caridad and Buenavista mine complexes and the smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant and a copper rod plant and support facilities that service both mines. Its Mexican underground mining operations include five underground mines that produce zinc, copper, lead, silver and gold, and a zinc refinery.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
