Summary
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has filed an 8-K report on January 27, 2026, primarily announcing its Board of Directors' authorization of a quarterly cash dividend and a stock dividend. The cash dividend will be $1.00 per share, and the stock dividend will be 0.0085 shares per common share. These dividends are payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2026. While the report does not detail financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, the dividend announcement is a key takeaway for investors, indicating continued capital return to shareholders. Investors should note that the information provided in this report, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly referenced.
Key Highlights
- 1SCCO's Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
- 2A stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per common share was also authorized.
- 3Both dividends are payable on February 27, 2026.
- 4Shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026, are eligible for the dividends.
- 5Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares, based on an average share price of $179.93 from January 22, 2026.
- 6The filing includes a press release announcing these dividend actions.
- 7Information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.