Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

FCX · Basic Materials

About Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a Copper company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

FCX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper

Key Statistics

Current Price
$54.94
Market Cap
$78.96B
52-Week High
$69.75
52-Week Low
$27.66
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper

$1,000 Invested in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

1 Year
$1,384
+38%
3 Years
$1,581
+58%
5 Years
$1,630
+63%
10 Years
$6,550
+555%
Since IPO
$8,387
+739%

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

What would $1,000 invested in FCX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) in 2025 would be worth $1,384 as of May 2026, representing a +38.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FCX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) in 2023 would be worth $1,581 as of May 2026, representing a +58.1% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) in 2021 would be worth $1,630 as of May 2026, representing a +63.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FCX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) in 2016 would be worth $6,550 as of May 2026, representing a +555.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FCX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) at IPO would be worth $8,387 as of May 2026, representing a +738.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.58%
Positive Months
195
53% of 368
Negative Months
172
47% of 368
Data Period
30+ years
368 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 2016 (+65.9%)
Best month on avg: February (+5.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-48.2%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.4%)

Over the past 30+ years (368 months), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.58% with a median return of +0.90%. The stock had 195 positive months (53%) and 172 negative months (47%). The best month in FCX's history was February 2016 with a +65.9% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -48.2%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and August the weakest (-1.4%).

FCX's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +131.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -107.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has delivered an average annual return of +24.29% with a median return of +13.69%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.59%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (61%) and losses in 12 years (39%).

FCX's best year was 2009 with a +228.52% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -75.52%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. FCX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+24.29%
Best Year
2009 (+228.52%)
Worst Year
2008 (-75.52%)
Positive Years
19/31
Year Return Start End
2026 +8.44% $50.66 $54.94
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

Frequently Asked Questions: FCX

What sector is FCX in?

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

How has FCX performed historically?

Over 31 years of trading history, FCX has posted gains in 19 years (61% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +228.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in FCX?

You can invest in FCX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold FCX.

Last updated: 3/24/2026