FCX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

FCX has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.40%
Payout Ratio 34.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 27.79%
Consistency Lifetime 57.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.00%
Payout FCF 23.1%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 54.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 63.7%
Total Return 5y: 97.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 289 M 14.2% 25.4%
VALE 71,502 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,632 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,451 M 8.83% 13.9%
AUGO 2,998 M 4.75% 18.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BVN 9,083 M 81.6% 74.0%
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 904 M 46.1% 99.2%
VOXR 364 M 37.5% 100%
AU 48,588 M 47.1% 69.5%

FCX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.25%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.35%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.33%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.45%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.37%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.31%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.3%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.29%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.41%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.33%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.54%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.59%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.31%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.15 100% 0.34%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.2%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.21%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.075 50% 0.21%
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.05 -68.9% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.161 222% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.05 -84% N/A
2015-01-13 2015-01-15 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2013-07-11 2013-07-15 2013-08-01 Quarterly 0.313 -76.2% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-07-01 Other 1.313 319.5% N/A
2013-04-11 2013-04-15 2013-05-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2013-01-11 2013-01-15 2013-02-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2012-10-11 2012-10-15 2012-11-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2012-07-11 2012-07-13 2012-08-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2012-04-11 2012-04-13 2012-05-01 Quarterly 0.313 25.2% N/A
2012-01-11 2012-01-13 2012-02-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-10-12 2011-10-15 2011-11-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-07-13 2011-07-15 2011-08-01 Quarterly 0.25 -50% N/A
2011-05-11 2011-05-15 2011-06-01 Other 0.5 100% N/A
2011-04-13 2011-04-15 2011-05-01 Quarterly 0.25 -50% N/A
2011-01-12 2011-01-15 2011-02-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

FCX Dividend FAQ

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX) is a diversified mining company operating across North America, South America, and Indonesia, with primary exposure to copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver. Its asset portfolio includes the world-class Grasberg district (Indonesia), major U.S. operations such as Morenci, Bagdad, and Sierrita, and South American mines at Cerro Verde (Peru) and El Abra (Chile). The firm, incorporated in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, rebranded from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. in July 2014.

What is the Dividend Yield of FCX?

As of February 2026, FCX`s dividend yield is 1.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 59.22.

Does FCX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FCX paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does FCX pay dividends?

FCX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FCX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.

FCX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FCX for the next 4 payments are between 0.07 (-53.3%) and 0.077 (-48.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FCX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Freeport-McMoran Copper (FCX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FCX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Freeport-McMoran Copper (FCX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FCX?

FCX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 27.8% per year.
Strong growth: FCX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FCX?

FCX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.00%. If you bought FCX's shares at 29.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FCX?

FCX Payout Consistency is 57.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Freeport-McMoran Copper has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FCX have a good Dividend Yield?

FCX`s 1.40% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FCX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FCX is 34.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of FCX?

FCX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FCX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FCX's Outstanding Shares?

Freeport-McMoran Copper's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has FCX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 2, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 406,000,000
1988 406,000,000
1989 337,333,300 -16.91%
1990 333,000,000 -1.28%
1991 354,285,700 +6.39%
1992 390,000,000 +10.08%
1993 384,000,000 -1.54%
1994 419,047,600 +9.13%
1995 407,272,700 -2.81%
1996 402,580,600 -1.15%
1997 354,666,700 -11.9%
1998 321,818,200 -9.26%
1999 322,646,000 +0.26%
2000 287,812,000 -10.8%
2001 288,216,000 +0.14%
2002 290,480,000 +0.79%
2003 395,876,000 +36.28%
2004 358,640,000 -9.41%
2005 375,832,000 +4.79%
2006 433,600,000 +15.37%
2007 766,000,000 +76.66%
2008 800,000,000 +4.44%
2009 862,000,000 +7.75%
2010 954,000,000 +10.67%
2011 949,000,000 -0.52%
2012 954,000,000 +0.53%
2013 1,044,000,000 +9.43%
2014 1,039,000,000 -0.48%
2015 1,177,000,000 +13.28%
2016 1,410,000,000 +19.8%
2017 1,455,000,000 +3.19%
2018 1,457,000,000 +0.14%
2019 1,457,000,000
2020 1,469,000,000 +0.82%
2021 1,482,000,000 +0.88%
2022 1,440,000,000 -2.83%
2023 1,444,000,000 +0.28%
2024 1,445,000,000 +0.07%
2025 1,443,000,000 -0.14%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40