Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) Sees New Price Target from Jefferies

Company Overview - Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) is a significant player in the mining industry, primarily producing copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver, with operations in Peru and Mexico, making it one of the largest integrated copper producers globally [1] Stock Performance - On October 6, 2025, Jefferies set a new price target for SCCO at $155, indicating a potential upside of 20.82% from its current trading price of $128.29, which closed with a 2.37% increase from the previous close [2] - SCCO shares have risen by 24.3%, significantly outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 5.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.83%, with a market capitalization of approximately $103.35 billion [3][6] - The stock has shown significant volatility, with a daily trading range between $126.60 and $129.83, the latter being its highest price over the past year, and a lowest price of $73.44 [5] Earnings Expectations - Investors are closely watching Southern Copper's upcoming earnings report, with an expected EPS of $1.11, a 3.48% decrease from the same quarter last year, while net sales are anticipated to reach $3.09 billion, marking a 5.28% increase from the previous year [4][6] - For the entire year, earnings are predicted to be $4.78 per share [4]