Capital Expenditures for Southern Copper (SCCO)
According to Southern Copper's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.33B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.33B
YoY change
+29.0%
5Y CAGR
+17.5%
Peak year (2013)
$1.70B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$19.84B
CapEx history chart for Southern Copper (SCCO) from 1996 to 2025
CapEx history table for Southern Copper (SCCO) from 1996 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.33B | +29.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.03B | +1.9% | ||
| 2023 | $1.01B | +6.3% | ||
| 2022 | $948.50M | +6.3% | ||
| 2021 | $892.30M | +50.7% | ||
| 2020 | $592.20M | -16.3% | ||
| 2019 | $707.50M | -36.9% | ||
| 2018 | $1.12B | +9.6% | ||
| 2017 | $1.02B | -8.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.12B | -2.7% | ||
| 2015 | $1.15B | -25.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.53B | -9.9% | ||
| 2013 | $1.70B | +61.9% | ||
| 2012 | $1.05B | +62.8% | ||
| 2011 | $646.20M | +58.1% | ||
| 2010 | $408.70M | -1.5% | ||
| 2009 | $414.82M | -19.7% | ||
| 2008 | $516.65M | +63.6% | ||
| 2007 | $315.74M | -30.7% | ||
| 2006 | $455.82M | -3.1% | ||
| 2005 | $470.64M | +174.1% | ||
| 2004 | $171.69M | +244.5% | ||
| 2003 | $49.83M | -35.2% | ||
| 2002 | $76.87M | -52.3% | ||
| 2001 | $161.05M | +22.2% | ||
| 2000 | $131.75M | -47.4% | ||
| 1999 | $250.30M | -3.2% | ||
| 1998 | $258.70M | +40.6% | ||
| 1997 | $184.00M | +52.3% | ||
| 1996 | $120.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Southern Copper's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Southern Copper (SCCO) capital expenditures totalled $1.33B – grew 29.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Southern Copper capital expenditures produced a CAGR of +17.5% – sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Southern Copper capital expenditures declined from $1.70B in 2013 to $1.33B in 2025, a 22.2% drawdown.
2013 marks the peak capital expenditures at $1.70B, with the historical low of $49.83M recorded in 2003.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Southern Copper (SCCO) ranks 7th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.80B.
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures by Year
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.33B
Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.33B, grew 29.0% from 2024.
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.03B
Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.03B, edged up 1.9% from 2023.
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures 2023: $1.01B
Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2023 was $1.01B, grew 6.3% from 2022.
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures 2022: $948.50M
Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2022 was $948.50M, grew 6.3% from 2021.
Southern Copper Capital Expenditures 2021: $892.30M
Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2021 was $892.30M.
See more financial history for Southern Copper (SCCO).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Southern Copper, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $7.02B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Copper's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Southern Copper (SCCO) is $1.33B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Southern Copper capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Southern Copper (SCCO) capital expenditures changed +29.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Southern Copper capital expenditures?
- Southern Copper (SCCO) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +17.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Southern Copper capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Southern Copper capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.70B in 2013.
What was Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2024?
- Southern Copper (SCCO) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.03B.
What was Southern Copper capital expenditures in 2025?
- Southern Copper (SCCO) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.33B.
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