Does Southern Copper Pay Dividends?
Southern Copper Corporation · SCCO · updated
Key facts: Southern Copper dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Southern Copper (SCCO) pays a dividend of $1.09 per share every quarter, $4.40 a year, a 2.19% yield at its share price of $200.51.
- Southern Copper (SCCO) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The next dividend from Southern Copper (SCCO), $1.09 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 3, 2026 and is paid on Nov 17, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 2, 2026.
- Southern Copper (SCCO) has paid a dividend since at least 1996; SmarterDividends' records hold 122 of its dividend payments.
- At $4.40 a year per share, 100 shares of SCCO pay $440.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Southern Copper (SCCO) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 54% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Southern Copper Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-southern-copper-pay-dividends
How much does Southern Copper pay?
Southern Copper (SCCO) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.09 per share. That is $4.40 per share a year, a 2.19% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $440.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $219.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $1.09 | — |
| May 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.98 | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.97 | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.87 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.76 | — |
| May 2, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $0.66 | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.66 | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | $0.66 | — |
When does Southern Copper pay dividends?
Southern Copper (SCCO) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 3, 2026 and is paid on Nov 17, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The SCCO ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Southern Copper's dividend history
Southern Copper (SCCO) has paid a dividend since at least 1996, and SmarterDividends' records hold 122 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2024, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full SCCO dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Copper pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Southern Copper (SCCO) pays a dividend of $1.09 per share every quarter, $4.40 a year, a 2.19% yield at its share price of $200.51.
How much is Southern Copper's dividend?
Southern Copper (SCCO) pays $1.09 per share each payment, $4.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.90 per share in total.
How often does Southern Copper pay dividends?
Southern Copper (SCCO) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Southern Copper's next dividend?
The next dividend from Southern Copper (SCCO), $1.09 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 3, 2026 and is paid on Nov 17, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 2, 2026.
What is Southern Copper's dividend yield?
2.19% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.40 a year in dividends divided by the $200.51 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of SCCO pay?
About $440.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $108.70, at Southern Copper's current dividend rate.
Has Southern Copper ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Southern Copper's annual dividend, most recently in 2024. It has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years since.
How long has Southern Copper paid dividends?
Since at least 1996, the start of Southern Copper's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 122 payments.
When do I need to buy SCCO to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 2, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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