Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 29, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.53Last Year’s EPS
0.95Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Sell
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple record financial results (net sales, adjusted EBITDA, net income), strong cash flow and significant by-product volume and price tailwinds that materially improved margins and shareholder returns. Operationally, the company faces near-term challenges: a modest decline in copper production with a lower 2026 guidance, rising operating costs and one-time charges, project-level impediments (illegal miners at Los Chancas) and strategically chosen production shifts at Buenavista that affect copper and molybdenum volumes. On balance the positive financial outcomes, robust margins, strong cash generation, and clear project progress (Tia Maria) outweigh the operational headwinds.Company Guidance
Record Net Sales
Net sales reached a record $13.4 billion in 2025, up 17% versus 2024, driven by higher by-product volumes and improved metal prices.
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Margins
Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $7.8 billion for 2025, a 22% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 58% for the year (56% in 2024) and Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 billion, up 53% with a Q4 margin of 60% (54% in Q4 2024).
Record Net Income and Improved Profitability
Net income for 2025 was a record $4.3 billion, up 28% year-over-year. Q4 net income was $1,038 million, a 65% increase versus Q4 2024. Net income margin rose to 32% for 2025 (30% in 2024).
Strong Operating Cash Flow
Cash flow from operating activities totaled $4.8 billion in 2025, up 8% versus 2024, mainly driven by higher net income.
By-product Production and Price Tailwinds
Significant by-product improvements: mined zinc production rose 36% in 2025 (+52,500 tons from Buenavista), mined silver production increased 15% (24 million ounces produced), and molybdenum production was 31,200 tons (+7% YoY). By-product revenue credits totaled $920 million ($1.77/lb) in Q4, up 3% versus prior quarter.
Favorable Metal Price Environment
Copper prices rose strongly (LME copper +21% Q4 vs Q4 2024; COMEX +22%), molybdenum prices up 5% Q4 vs Q4 2024, silver prices up materially (average $54.48/oz in the quarter, cited as a 74% increase) and zinc price up 4.3% Q4 vs Q4 2024—supporting revenue and margins.
Capital Investment Progress and Project Visibility
2025 capex was $1.3 billion (a 29% increase YoY); long-term capital program exceeds $20.5 billion. Tia Maria is 24% complete with ~$800 million committed and forecasted 2026 cash out of ~$508 million; projected first production H2 2027 and 120,000 tpy by 2028.
Shareholder Returns and ESG Recognition
Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per share. ESG accreditations include The Copper Mark for three mines (Buenavista, Toquepala, Cuajone) and safety recognition for La Caridad SX-EW; continued community investments and public works programs in Peru.
CH:PCU Earnings History
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FAQ
When does Southern Copper Corp (CH:PCU) report earnings?
Southern Copper Corp (CH:PCU) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is CH:PCU EPS forecast?
CH:PCU EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.53.