Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
Listed on NYSE • Basic Materials / Copper
Overview
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals, as well as oil and gas. Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company also operates a portfolio of oil and gas properties primarily located in offshore California and the Gulf of Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 135 wells. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Key Information
Symbol:
FCX
CEO:
Kathleen Lynne Quirk
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0000831259
Website:
https://fcx.com
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 03:59 PM EST)
Price
40.2
Change
0.78
Change %
1.98%
Open
39.89
Previous Close
39.42
High
40.67
Low
39.63
Volume
9,536,496
Market Cap
57,718,120,448
EV/EBITDA
8.38
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 03:59 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
1,435,774,134
FloatShares
1,392,006,000
Float Ratio
96.95%
Shares Short
19,786,656
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
1.39%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
0.73 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.67%
Held Percent Institutions
87.16%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date (Estimated) | 2026-01-22 |
| Earnings Call (Estimated) | 2025-11-18 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 0.2939 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.2347 |
| High EPS Estimate | 0.46 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 5,497,286,080 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 4,869,353,540 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 6,630,000,000 |
FCX Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $4,318,000,128 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 1.046 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 2.455 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $9,297,999,872 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
FCX Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $9,660,999,680 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $6,352,999,936 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,175,249,920 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 39.10% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 28.06% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 7.97% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
FCX Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 30.59% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $9,297,999,872 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
FCX Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.70% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 27.80% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for FCX (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $40.21 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $58 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $25 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $47.71 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $48 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 1.81 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 20 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $4,318,000,128 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $3.08 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $9,297,999,872 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 1.046 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 2.455 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 30.59% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $9,660,999,680 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $26,001,999,872 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $18.101 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 39.10% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 7.81% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 14.54% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 27.80% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.70% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 39.10% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 37.16% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 28.06% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 7.97% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $2,175,249,920 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $6,352,999,936 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |