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Mark your calendar
Southern Copper says it’ll drop its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Friday, April 24, with a conference call set for 10:00 AM ET that morning. Translation: if you own the stock, this is one of those dates that can turn into a mini soap opera by lunchtime.
Why this one matters
Analysts are looking for $1.88 in EPS on about $3.9554 billion in revenue, so expectations are already parked on the runway. That matters because Southern Copper has been riding a big-company valuation — market cap near $154 billion, P/E around 35 — which leaves less room for shrug-worthy numbers.
Dividend spice, analyst side-eye
The company also recently bumped its quarterly dividend to $1.00 a share, or $4.00 annualized, which is a nice little carrot for income investors. But the Street’s consensus rating is still sitting at "Reduce," with a $144.79 price target and a pretty grumpy mix of 2 Buys, 4 Holds, and 7 Sells.
Big picture
For investors, the real question isn’t just whether Southern Copper reports clean numbers — it’s whether the copper machine can justify the premium tag while keeping the dividend machine humming. If the quarter comes in strong, the stock gets another excuse to flex. If not, the skeptics probably start nodding like they saw this coming.