Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

FCX · Basic Materials

About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has been publicly traded since 1995, making it a 31-year-old public company. It operates in the Copper industry within the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, United States and employs approximately 29,000 people. With a market capitalization of $81 billion, FCX is a large established company.

Key Statistics

Current Price
$56.40
Market Cap
$81.06B
52-Week High
$69.75
52-Week Low
$27.66
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper

$1,000 Invested

1 Year
$1,522
+52%
3 Years
$1,501
+50%
5 Years
$1,784
+78%
10 Years
$6,322
+532%
Since IPO
$8,610
+761%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+24.38%
Best Year
2009 (+228.52%)
Worst Year
2008 (-75.52%)
Positive Years
19/31
Year Return Start End
2026 +11.32% $50.66 $56.40
2025 +35.41% $37.41 $50.66
2024 -9.41% $41.30 $37.41
2023 +13.69% $36.33 $41.30
2022 -7.34% $39.21 $36.33
2021 +61.41% $24.29 $39.21
2020 +99.06% $12.20 $24.29
2019 +29.59% $9.42 $12.20
2018 -45.11% $17.16 $9.42
2017 +43.75% $11.93 $17.16
2016 +94.83% $6.13 $11.93
2015 -70.14% $20.51 $6.13
2014 -35.81% $31.96 $20.51
2013 +19.95% $26.64 $31.96
2012 -4.01% $27.76 $26.64
2011 -36.85% $43.95 $27.76
2010 +52.66% $28.79 $43.95
2009 +228.52% $8.76 $28.79
2008 -75.52% $35.80 $8.76
2007 +86.87% $19.16 $35.80
2006 +11.56% $17.17 $19.16
2005 +49.14% $11.51 $17.17
2004 -6.63% $12.33 $11.51
2003 +153.84% $4.86 $12.33
2002 +25.32% $3.88 $4.86
2001 +56.38% $2.48 $3.88
2000 -59.47% $6.12 $2.48
1999 +102.40% $3.02 $6.12
1998 -32.82% $4.50 $3.02
1997 -45.58% $8.26 $4.50
1996 +8.92% $7.59 $8.26

Valuation

FCX currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.1, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 15.3 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.3. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.1.

Dividends

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.06%. This translates to $0.60 per share annually. The payout ratio of 39% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.

Risk & Volatility

FCX has a beta of 1.44, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $27.66 to $69.75, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 20 analyst opinions, FCX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $67.47 suggests 19.7% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Freeport-McMoRan Inc. do?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a Copper company operating in the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, United States.

What sector is FCX in?

FCX operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Copper industry.

When did FCX go public?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. went public in 1995, making it a 31-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in FCX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FCX five years ago would be worth approximately $1,784 today, representing a 78.4% return.

Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.06%, which is $0.6 per share annually.

What is FCX's market cap?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a market capitalization of $81 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.

What is FCX's P/E ratio?

FCX has a trailing P/E ratio of 37.1 and a forward P/E of 15.3, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is FCX a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 20 opinions, FCX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $67.47.

Last updated: 3/14/2026