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U.S. Copper Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D4.5%
  • 3M61.0%
  • 1Y108.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This means that the industry has gained 103% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.3% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Feb 2026US$258.5bUS$39.3bUS$6.5b41.2x39.6x6.6x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026US$238.8bUS$38.3bUS$5.9b40.8x40.6x6.2x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025US$185.4bUS$38.3bUS$5.9b32.5x31.5x4.8x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025US$164.7bUS$38.3bUS$5.9b28x28x4.3x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025US$169.6bUS$37.7bUS$5.5b30.4x30.7x4.5x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025US$148.4bUS$38.0bUS$5.5b29x27.1x3.9x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025US$141.6bUS$38.0bUS$5.4b26.8x26x3.7x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025US$151.9bUS$37.2bUS$5.3b30.1x28.8x4.1x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025US$133.2bUS$37.2bUS$5.3b27.2x25.3x3.6x
Sat, 03 May 2025US$124.6bUS$37.2bUS$5.3b25.4x23.6x3.4x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025US$131.0bUS$37.2bUS$5.2b25.8x25.3x3.5x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025US$128.2bUS$37.2bUS$5.2b25x24.7x3.4x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025US$133.2bUS$36.7bUS$4.7b27.3x28.3x3.6x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024US$130.2bUS$36.9bUS$4.8b26.1x27.1x3.5x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024US$140.8bUS$36.9bUS$4.8b29x29.3x3.8x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024US$157.8bUS$35.5bUS$4.5b34.1x35.4x4.4x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024US$137.9bUS$35.5bUS$4.5b30x30.9x3.9x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024US$137.7bUS$35.4bUS$4.5b29.5x30.4x3.9x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024US$165.5bUS$33.6bUS$3.9b41.2x42.9x4.9x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024US$160.9bUS$33.6bUS$3.9b41.2x41.7x4.8x
Sun, 05 May 2024US$162.6bUS$33.6bUS$3.9b40.9x42.2x4.8x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024US$150.7bUS$32.9bUS$4.1b35.5x36.6x4.6x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024US$117.8bUS$32.8bUS$4.2b27.1x27.8x3.6x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024US$122.0bUS$33.3bUS$4.7b26.5x25.9x3.7x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023US$129.0bUS$33.1bUS$5.0b25.9x25.8x3.9x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023US$109.4bUS$33.1bUS$5.0b22.3x21.7x3.3x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023US$105.3bUS$32.8bUS$4.9b21.6x21.4x3.2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023US$119.5bUS$32.0bUS$4.9b24.9x24.5x3.7x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023US$122.2bUS$32.0bUS$4.9b25.4x25x3.8x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023US$115.7bUS$31.6bUS$5.3b22x22x3.7x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023US$109.4bUS$31.6bUS$5.3b20.8x20.8x3.5x
Mon, 08 May 2023US$113.5bUS$31.6bUS$5.3b21.5x21.6x3.6x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023US$115.4bUS$32.8bUS$6.1b19.3x18.9x3.5x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023US$119.4bUS$32.8bUS$6.1b19.9x19.6x3.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.6x


Total Market Cap: US$119.4bTotal Earnings: US$6.1bTotal Revenue: US$32.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Copper Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the American Copper industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have grown 2.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.2% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Copper compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.35%
Materials0.95%
Metals and Mining3.43%
Copper4.48%
Silver6.30%
Gold5.21%
Aluminum2.24%
Precious Metals and Minerals1.47%
Steel-1.56%
Diversified Metals and Mining-2.74%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SCCO Southern CopperUS$207.054.6%
+US$7.5b		131.2%PE39.5x
FCX Freeport-McMoRanUS$65.554.3%
+US$3.9b		76.6%PE42.9x

Latest News

FCX
US$65.55
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
4.3%
1Y
76.6%
SCCO
US$207.05
Southern Copper
7D
4.6%
1Y
131.2%

SCCO: Rich Margins And Cash Returns Will Likely Cap Future Upside

The analyst price target for Southern Copper has moved higher by about $11 as analysts adjust their assumptions around profit margins, future P/E and cash generation, while reflecting a mix of recent target hikes and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Southern Copper reflects a mixed backdrop, with several firms lifting price targets while a few high profile houses turn more cautious on the shares.