Business Context and Reporting Period
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed this Form 8-K on July 21, 2026, to announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company is incorporated in Delaware and trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Lima Stock Exchange.
Key Financial Metrics and Dividend Declaration
The filing primarily details a dividend declaration rather than specific operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, or cash flow, which are referenced as being contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) not included in the source text.
- Cash Dividend: $1.10 per share of common stock.
- Stock Dividend: 0.0120 shares of common stock per share of common stock.
- Total Estimated Dividend Value: $3.23 per share (calculated using a share price of $177.32).
- Record Date: August 11, 2026.
- Payment Date: August 27, 2026.
- Fractional Shares: Paid in cash based on the average high and low share price of $177.32 on July 16, 2026.
Note: The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the period.
Material Changes and Prior Period Comparison
The filing text does not provide specific financial data for the current quarter or the prior comparable period; therefore, no material changes in revenue, profit, or other operational metrics can be summarized from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It serves strictly as a notification of the dividend authorization and the issuance of the press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed Q2 2026 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the total dividend payout impact on the company's cash position given the $3.23 per share total value.
- Confirm the record date (August 11, 2026) to ensure eligibility for the upcoming dividend payment.
- Check the stock price performance around July 16, 2026, to validate the $177.32 valuation used for fractional share calculations.