Financial Performance
5Y price score: 101
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10Y return: 491%
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35.1
52-week range
72.2
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
6.1 %
Dividend Yield TTM
0.9 %
Market cap $
$ 96,065
Price / Earnings TTM
32.8
Price / Book TTM
4.8
PEG TTM
1.9
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
57.8 %
82.3 %
490.9 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(52.5) %
7 %
126.7 %
Earnings per share growth
16.9 %
270.7 %
113.4 %
Founded: 1,912
Employees: 28,500
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Jul 23, 2026)
1) Strategic Positioning and Leadership - Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) emphasizes its leadership in copper production, aligning with the global electrification trend. - The company is focused on operational excellence and capital allocation, particularly in the Grasberg Block Cave Mine ramp-up and U.S. operations. - Management highlights the importance of their long-lived assets and the positive execution of projects, particularly in Indonesia and the Americas.
2) Financial Performance and Segment Results - FCX reported a 65% increase in consolidated net income for the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. - U.S. mining operations generated 2.4x more operating income in H1 2026 compared to H1 2025. - The average LME copper price was $5.93 per pound year-to-date through June, closing at $6.30 per pound. - The company returned $600 million to shareholders in the first half of 2026, including $200 million in share repurchases.
3) Operational Highlights and Growth Initiatives - The Grasberg Block Cave Mine ramp-up is progressing well, with production rates doubling from 34,000 tons per day in April to 69,000 tons per day in June. - FCX is advancing innovative leaching initiatives and is nearing an investment decision for a major expansion at the Baghdad mine in Arizona. - The company is also working on regulatory approvals for a significant expansion at the El Abra mine in Chile.
4) Challenges and Market Dynamics - FCX faces cost pressures from volatile energy prices and input costs, with an estimated average unit net cash cost of $1.90 per pound for 2026. - The company is monitoring the impacts of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, on operational costs. - Despite these challenges, the demand for copper remains robust, driven by infrastructure needs and technological advancements.
5) Guidance and Outlook - FCX expects a 20% increase in second-half copper sales compared to the first half of 2026, with gold sales projected to rise by more than 65%. - The company maintains a target of $2.50 per pound operating costs in 2027, although current market conditions may affect this target. - Future growth is supported by a strong balance sheet and ongoing investments in value-enhancing projects.
Bottom line: FCX is well-positioned for growth in the copper market, with strong operational performance and strategic initiatives in place. The company's focus on innovation and disciplined capital allocation, alongside robust demand for copper, supports a positive outlook for shareholders despite facing some cost pressures and geopolitical challenges.
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Freeport-McMoRan is a company. Founded in 1912. As of August 14, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $96064947000 with a current stock price of $66.83.