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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.12B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is $1.12B. It is below its 12-month average by 35.64% ($1.73B).

FCX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

FCX Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$1.12B-52.55% 1Y
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FCX Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

FCX Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

FCX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.12B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.73B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.40B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$2.04B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.27B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.40B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.59B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-35.64%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-20.19%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-45.33%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-11.87%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-20.16%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-29.69%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.12B

FCF Yield

6.73%

Price/FCF

14.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.12B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.73B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.40B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $2.04B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.27B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.40B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FCX stock is $1.59B.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$1.12B
2024-12-31$2.35B
2023-12-31$455.00M
2022-12-31$1.67B
2021-12-31$5.60B
2020-12-31$1.06B
2019-12-31$-1.17B
2018-12-31$1.79B
2017-12-31$3.27B
2016-12-31$916.00M
2015-12-31$-3.13B
2014-12-31$-1.58B
2013-12-31$794.00M
2012-12-31$280.00M
2011-12-31$4.09B
2010-12-31$4.86B
2009-12-31$2.81B
2008-12-31$662.00M
2007-12-31$4.47B
2006-12-31$1.62B
2005-12-31$1.41B
2004-12-31$200.36M
2003-12-31$432.89M
2002-12-31$324.73M
2001-12-31$342.01M
2000-12-31$339.34M
1999-12-31$408.00M
1998-12-31$186.70M
1997-12-31$-80.90M
1996-12-31$108.30M

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
Basic Materials / Copper
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper
CEO
Kathleen Lynne Quirk