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Dec 31, 2021

Southern Copper Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Southern Copper achieved record-breaking results driven by higher metal prices and cost control measures.

Key Takeaways

Southern Copper Corporation reported record-breaking net sales, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and cash from operations in 2021. The company's performance was driven by higher metal prices and strict cost control measures.

Net sales, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and cash from operations hit record highs in 2021.

Net sales increased by 36.9% compared to 2020, driven by higher market metal prices.

Net income was 116.3% higher than in 2020, driven by increased sales and strict cost control measures.

Copper production decreased 4.3% YoY, but was 1.6% higher than the year plan.

Total Revenue
$2.82B
Previous year: $2.35B
+20.1%
EPS
$1.05
Previous year: $0.75
+40.0%
Gross Profit
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.11B
+42.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$3B
Previous year: $2.18B
+37.5%
Free Cash Flow
$1.03B
Previous year: $852M
+21.0%
Total Assets
$18.3B
Previous year: $16.9B
+8.0%

Southern Copper

Southern Copper

Forward Guidance

Southern Copper anticipates producing 922,000 tons of copper in 2022, with production expected to rebound to one million tons in 2023 and reach 1.8 million tons by the end of the decade.