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Rio Tinto vs Southern Copper: RIO and SCCO compared
Rio Tinto is the larger company: $31.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (H1 2026) against $4.7B for Southern Copper (Q3 2026). Southern Copper is growing faster (+39% against +16% a year earlier). Southern Copper is more profitable, with an operating margin of 59.9% against 29.5%.
Where the money goes: RIO and SCCO
Rio Tinto (RIO) · H1 2026
Rio Tinto, H1 2026: revenue $31.0B (+16% year over year), operating margin 29.5%, net earnings $6.7B, operating cash flow $9.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Southern Copper (SCCO) · Q3 2026
Southern Copper, Q3 2026: revenue $4.7B (+39% year over year), operating margin 59.9%, net earnings $1.8B, operating cash flow $2.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Rio Tinto (RIO) | Southern Copper (SCCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | H1 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $31.0B | $4.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +16% | +39% |
| Operating margin | 29.5% | 59.9% |
| Net earnings | $6.7B | $1.8B |
| Net margin | 21.5% | 38.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.2B | $2.2B |
| Free cash flow | $3.2B | $1.7B |
| Market value | — | $138.6B |
| P/E | — | 21.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $175.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
Southern Copper
- Copper: $3.5B (74%)
- Molybdenum: $570M (12%)
- Silver: $341M (7%)
- Zinc: $170M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Rio Tinto or Southern Copper?
Rio Tinto is the larger company: $31.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (H1 2026) against $4.7B for Southern Copper (Q3 2026).
Is Rio Tinto or Southern Copper growing faster?
Southern Copper is growing faster (+39% against +16% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Rio Tinto or Southern Copper?
Southern Copper is more profitable, with an operating margin of 59.9% against 29.5%.
More: Rio Tinto earnings · how Rio Tinto makes money · Southern Copper earnings · how Southern Copper makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (6-K filed Jul 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.