Alcon AG vs Southern Copper Corp — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $73.49 (market cap $35.29B), while Southern Copper Corp trades at $187.61 (market cap $164.55B). The key difference: Southern Copper Corp is far larger — about 4.7× Alcon AG's market cap, and Southern Copper Corp pays the higher dividend (2.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | SCCO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.29B | $164.55B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $218.85 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $93.70 |
Enterprise Value | $39.13B | $165.85B |
Dividend Yield | 0.49% | 2.26% |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
ALC trades at $73.52, down 2.43% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages. Recent Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates, and the company raised its 2026 profitability outlook. Revenue growth is steady, reaching $10.40B in 2025, though net income margin dipped to 5.92%. The stock is supported by strong analyst consensus, with a price target of $85.85.
Outlook is positive due to earnings beats and raised guidance, but high P/E of 56.17 poses valuation risk. Competition and margin pressures are key concerns. Institutional interest is rising, with Bill Ackman's new position noted in August 2026 news.
SCCO trades at $187.59, down 3.54% today but remains in a strong uptrend with bullish moving averages. The company reported record Q2 2026 earnings, beating EPS estimates with $1.99 actual vs. $1.96 expected, driven by high metal prices. Revenue grew to $13.42B in 2025, with net income margin at 35.87% and ROE at 50.07%. Technical indicators show support at $190 and resistance at $196, with RSI neutral around 66.
Outlook is mixed: strong fundamentals and AI-driven copper demand support growth, but premium valuations (P/E 29.24) and analyst caution pose risks. Consensus price target is $153.64, below current price, with 41.38% sell ratings. Key risks include volatile copper prices and production declines. Upside depends on sustained metal prices and execution.
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Alcon, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the global eyecare leader with a diverse portfolio in ophthalmology including contact lenses, eye drops, surgical equipment, and related surgical products. Novartis purchased Alcon from Nestle in 2010 and, following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, the company was spun off as a public company in April 2019. The company reports five distinct segments: implantables (16% of revenue), consumables (31%), equipment (9%), contact lenses (27%), and ocular health (17%). The company is geographically diversified, with only about 40% of revenue from the U.S. market, and the firm has a strong presence in the European Union and Japan.
Read more on ALC →Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. Southern Copper generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. Its geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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