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FCX

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

FCX

Basic Materials · Copper · Stock · quarterly payer

$69.62

Overvalued · -24% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.83%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

30%

5-Yr Growth

24.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FCX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has a forward dividend yield of 0.83%, based on an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a share price of $69.62.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (74 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • FCX last cut its regular dividend in 2015.
  • FCX's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX pays out 30% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FCX's dividend has grown at an average rate of 24.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX's 0.83% yield is 37% below its five-year average yield of 1.31%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FCX is $53.03 per share, 24% below the $69.62 share price, so FCX screens as overvalued.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FCX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FCX

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) yields 0.83% ($0.60 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (74/100).

Is FCX a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (30%)
  • Strong 24.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 95% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2015

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.83%
Payout Ratio
30%
Annual Dividend
$0.60
5-Yr Avg Growth
24.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.39
Market Cap
$100.0B
P/E Ratio
35.7
5-Yr Total Return
95%
52-Week Range
$38.54 – $80.24
Dividend Safety
B · 74/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2015)
FCX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FCX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is FCX undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FCX's fair value is about $53.03 versus a $69.62 share price — so it looks overvalued (-24% vs. fair value).

Is FCX's dividend safe?

FCX has a dividend-safety grade of B (74/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2015, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FCX's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FCX is about $53.03 per share, about 24% below the current $69.62 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FCX a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FCX screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FCX cut its dividend?

FCX earns a dividend-safety grade of B (74/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2015). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FCX pay a dividend?

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.83%.

What is FCX's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX's forward dividend yield is 0.83%, based on a $0.60 annual dividend and a $69.62 share price.

What is FCX's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX pays $0.60 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FCX's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, FCX's payout ratio is 30% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has FCX grown its dividend?

FCX does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next FCX ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FCX is Oct 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.60 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$15.00
Annual$60.00
Monthly avg$5.00

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