NYSE$SCCO
Southern Copper Corp · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Southern Copper's Q4 2019 financial performance reflected an increase in net sales and net income compared to the previous year.
Southern Copper Corp. reported a 9.4% increase in net sales, reaching $1,854.6 million, and a 4.3% increase in net income, amounting to $305.7 million for Q4 2019. The increases were driven by higher sales volumes of copper, molybdenum, and silver, as well as improved silver prices, although decreases in metal prices partially offset these gains.
- Copper production increased by 9.1% to 256,461 tons due to higher production at the Toquepala mine.
- Net sales increased by 9.4% to $1,854.6 million, driven by higher sales volumes of copper, molybdenum and silver.
- Net income increased by 4.3% to $305.7 million.
- Molybdenum, silver and zinc production all increased compared to Q4 2018.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Southern Copper · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.86B
Revenue by segment
Southern Copper · $5.6M total across 4 segments · Q4 2019
- Silver Sales Volume (000sounces)$5.31M+0.8%94.9%
- Copper Sales Volume (tons)$253K+11.3%4.5%
- Zinc Sales Volume (tons)$26.8K-1.8%0.5%
- Molybdenum Sales Volume (tons)$8.03K+41.0%0.1%
Forward guidance
Southern Copper is focused on expanding production capacity and advancing key projects in Peru and Mexico. The company aims to increase copper production to 1.5 million tons by 2028.
Tailwinds
- Toquepala expansion project completed and in full production.
- Construction permit received for the Tia Maria project.
- Buenavista Zinc project progressing with expected operations in 3Q22.
- Pilares project construction underway with expected production in the first half of 2022.
- El Pilar project pilot plant production tests have begun, with expected production in 2023.
Headwinds
- Challenges remain for the Tia Maria project due to community concerns.
- Metal price decreases for copper, molybdenum and zinc impacted revenues.
- Operating cash cost per pound of copper increased slightly.
- Capital investments decreased compared to the previous year.
- Net income margin decreased compared to the previous year.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.8%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
37 / 73 earnings
Positive
+7.1%
Q2 2015
Best reaction
-6.5%
Q3 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.9% | +1.5% | +14.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.5% | -1.0% | +12.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.1% | +4.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.7% | +1.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.1% | -1.8% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.2% | +3.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.5% | +2.2% | -8.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.2% | -2.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.1% | +6.8% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.9% | -2.1% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.9% | +1.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.4% | +1.0% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.1% | +1.8% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.4% | -4.6% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.2% | +1.7% | +19.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.8% | +1.2% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.8% | -1.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.2% | -1.1% | +17.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.5% | -8.5% | -9.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +1.5% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.2% | -4.8% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.8% | -6.5% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +0.8% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.9% | -5.1% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.5% | +12.2% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.0% | -6.9% | -21.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.3% | +1.8% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.1% | -0.7% | -19.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.3% | -3.0% | -12.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.8% | +4.3% | +19.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.6% | -3.5% | -13.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.9% | +7.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.4% | -1.3% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.1% | +12.2% | +20.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.3% | +0.8% | -0.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.1% | -0.0% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.6% | -0.1% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.4% | -1.7% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.8% | -4.8% | +19.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.7% | -2.2% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +5.3% | — | — |
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