Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) FCF Payout Ratio: 13.86%
Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 13.86% is 77% below its 5-year average of 61.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.91%–189.67%).
The FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is 13.86%. It is below its 12-month average by 75.75% (57.14%).
FCX FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FCX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FCX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FCX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
13.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
57.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
88.95%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
61.44%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
42.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
86.69%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
84.81%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-75.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-84.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-77.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-67.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-84.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-83.66%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
13.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
39.2%
Dividend Yield
0.97%
FCF Yield
6.97%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.12B | $865.00M | 77.5% |
| 2024 | $2.35B | $865.00M | 36.8% |
| 2023 | $455.00M | $863.00M | 189.7% |
| 2022 | $1.67B | $866.00M | 51.9% |
| 2021 | $5.60B | $331.00M | 5.9% |
| 2020 | $1.06B | $73.00M | 6.9% |
| 2019 | ($1.17B) | $291.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | $1.79B | $218.00M | 12.1% |
| 2017 | $3.27B | $2.00M | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $916.00M | $6.00M | 0.7% |
| 2015 | ($3.13B) | $605.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($1.58B) | $1.30B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | $794.00M | $2.28B | 287.3% |
| 2012 | $280.00M | $1.13B | 403.2% |
| 2011 | $4.09B | $1.42B | 34.8% |
| 2010 | $4.86B | $980.00M | 20.2% |
| 2009 | $2.81B | $764.00M | 27.2% |
| 2008 | $662.00M | $1.68B | 253.5% |
| 2007 | $4.47B | $596.00M | 13.3% |
| 2006 | $1.62B | $976.27M | 60.4% |
| 2005 | $1.41B | $637.65M | 45.2% |
| 2004 | $200.36M | $245.70M | 122.6% |
| 2003 | $432.89M | $77.04M | 17.8% |
| 2002 | $324.73M | $37.29M | 11.5% |
| 2001 | $342.01M | $43.40M | 12.7% |
| 2000 | $339.34M | $103.65M | 30.5% |
| 1999 | $408.00M | $51.70M | 12.7% |
| 1998 | $186.70M | $83.70M | 44.8% |
| 1997 | ($80.90M) | $252.70M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | $108.30M | $272.20M | 251.3% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 13.86%.
- Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 13.86% is 77% below its 5-year average of 61.44%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.91%–189.67%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 57.14%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 88.95%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 61.44%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 42.39%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 86.69%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FCX stock is 84.81%.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 77.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | 36.78% |
| 2023-12-31 | 189.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | 51.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | 287.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | 403.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | 34.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | 27.19% |
| 2008-12-31 | 253.47% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.33% |
| 2006-12-31 | 60.42% |
| 2005-12-31 | 45.24% |
| 2004-12-31 | 122.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.80% |
| 2002-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | 12.69% |
| 2000-12-31 | 30.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.67% |
| 1998-12-31 | 44.83% |
| 1996-12-31 | 251.34% |
About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- CEO
- Kathleen Lynne Quirk