FCX vs SCCO
Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper Corporation, both Basic Materials
Southern Copper Corporation is the larger company at $161B against $99B. Over the past year SCCO returned +133% against +100% for FCX.
| Figure | FCX | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $78.97 | $214 |
| Market cap | $99B | $161B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | n/a | 31.4 |
| Dividend yield | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| 1-year return | +100% | +133% |
| 5-year return | +122% | +330% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Freeport-McMoRan
Revenue of $7.0B in Q2 2026, net income $1.4B. Its largest reported line is Copper Cathode, 32% of the disclosed total.
Southern Copper Corporation
Revenue of $4.3B in Q2 2026, net income $1.7B. Its largest reported line is Mexico, 33% of the disclosed total.
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