Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
S&P 500FCX/Basic Materials · Copper/NYSE
Dividend Yield
0.87%
$0.60 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
FCX's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 31.8% earnings payout ratio & 49.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & Yes dividend cut. The dividend has been growing at a 55.18% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 31.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 13.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Interest Coverage: 18.3xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
Risks
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
SafeDividend Track Record
SafeAbout Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a leading global mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties across North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily focuses on copper, with significant operations in gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals, supporting critical industries such as electronics, renewable energy, construction, and manufacturing. Key assets include the world-class Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia, major copper mines like Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; Henderson and Climax in Colorado; as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., the company generates substantial revenue from these operations, with trailing twelve-month figures around $25 billion and a market capitalization exceeding €55 billion. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. plays a pivotal role in the commodities market by supplying essential metals amid rising global demand driven by electrification and infrastructure growth, while maintaining a commitment to operational efficiency and resource stewardship.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.87%
Annual Dividend
$0.60
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
31.75%
FCF Payout Ratio
49.37%
52-Week Range
$35.15 - $72.28
Dividend History (2016–2025)
FCX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
FCX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 15, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 1, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
14.47%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
55.18%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.49%
3-Year Total Growth
50.00%
5-Year Total Growth
800.00%
10-Year Total Growth
-13.96%
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