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FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
$65.18
0.59
(0.91%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 93.7B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 412.683M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Basic MaterialsView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | CopperView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Kathleen L. Quirk | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 29000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://fcx.com |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a prominent mining enterprise conducting extensive operations across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and extraction of key mineral resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other valuable metals. Additionally, it maintains a significant presence in the oil and gas sector. Its diverse portfolio of assets features the notable Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous sites in the United States including Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, its holdings include Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Beyond its mineral interests, Freeport-McMoRan operates a collection of oil and gas properties, predominantly situated off the coasts of California and in the Gulf of Mexico, managing approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014, having previously operated as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 22,707,000 | 25,455,000 | 25,741,000 |
| Gross Profit | 6,881,000 | 7,503,000 | 6,945,000 |
| EBITDA | 8,589,000 | 9,467,000 | 8,757,000 |
| Operating Income | 6,083,000 | 6,864,000 | 6,290,000 |
| Net Income | 1,842,000 | 1,883,000 | 2,204,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 52,506,000 | 54,848,000 | 58,167,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 25,196,000 | 26,070,000 | 27,401,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 16,693,000 | 17,581,000 | 18,899,000 |
| Total Debt | 9,853,000 | 9,738,000 | 466,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 4,758,000 | 3,923,000 | 4,054,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 5,279,000 | 7,160,000 | 5,610,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -4,824,000 | -4,808,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 455,000 | 2,352,000 | 5,610,000 |
| Net Income | 1,848,000 | 4,399,000 | 4,152,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -2,327,000 | -1,152,000 | 66,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
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| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 37,247,267.323 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 47,298,337.585 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 41,470,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 9,788,345.806 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 11,382,550.288 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 10,458,116.995 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 3,467,990.762 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 4,727,412.303 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 3,997,110.002 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 726,702.099 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 922,800.615 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 809,088.511 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 2.770 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.280 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 2.400 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 12 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: FCX reported positive financial results in the latest earnings call for Q4 2025, with key metrics such as revenue, operating income, and net income reflecting solid growth. Strong operating cash flow and free cash flow generation, as indicated in the cash flow statements, provide financial flexibility for reinvestment and debt management.
- Operational Efficiency: The company emphasized disciplined cost management during the Q4 2025 earnings call, which has contributed to maintaining healthy gross profit margins and net profit margins, as per the key metrics data (grossProfitMarginTTM and netProfitMarginTTM). This focus enhances profitability amidst market volatility.
- Strong Market Position: As a leading player in the copper industry within the Basic Materials sector, FCX benefits from a substantial market cap and consistent dividend yield (dividendYieldTTM), signaling stability and attractiveness to income-focused investors.
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| Open: | 64.57 | Previous Close: | 64.59 | |
| Day Low: | 64 | Day High: | 65.72 | |
| Year Low: | 38.54 | Year High: | 80.24 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 71.92 | Price Avg 200: | 64.98 | |
| Volume: | 11.185M | Average Volume: | 13.44M |
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