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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Free Cash Flow Yield: 6.17%

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Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 6.17% is 25% above its 5-year average of 4.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.60%–15.90%).

As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 1.78% above its 12-month average of 6.06%.

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FCX Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FCX Free Cash Flow Yield
6.17%+133.71% 1Y
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FCX Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FCX Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FCX Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

6.17%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

6.06%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

3.25%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

4.94%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

6.47%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

6.71%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

7.74%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+1.78%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+89.59%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+24.97%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-4.62%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-8.08%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-20.32%

FCX Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$103.33B6.17%6.06%3.25%4.94%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$118.53B10.42%7.04%3.96%4.54%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$79.39B3.63%2.91%2.76%2.72%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$77.04B2.41%2.16%2.54%2.46%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$62.80B1.77%1.72%1.72%1.10%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$57.49B0.90%1.38%9.14%11.77%
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$39.10B2.81%2.80%2.33%2.34%
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs ›$31.51B7.07%5.95%8.75%8.25%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$23.76BN/A4.91%10.08%10.62%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$20.14B5.58%7.53%8.31%8.90%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

6.17%

Earnings Yield

2.69%

Dividend Yield

0.86%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 6.17%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 6.17% is 25% above its 5-year average of 4.95%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.60%–15.90%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 6.06%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 3.25%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 4.94%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 6.47%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 6.71%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for FCX stock is 7.74%.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield History

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2026-06-166.17%
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2026-06-126.32%
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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.

Phoenix, AZ
28,500 employees
fcx.com
Basic Materials / Copper
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper
CEO
Kathleen Lynne Quirk
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