Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
FCXBasic MaterialsNASDAQCopper · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. At a $94.69B market cap, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals.
Market Cap
$94.69B
Beta
1.32
P/E (TTM)
34.85
P/E (Fwd)
17.67
EPS (TTM)
$1.89
EPS (Fwd)
$3.73
ROE
15.6%
ROA
7.8%
Cash
$3.74B
Total Debt
$10.40B
Free CF
$1.71B
52W Change
71.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. carries $10.40B in total debt against $3.74B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $1.71B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $22.78B to $25.91B.
As with any equity investment, FCX carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s trajectory.