Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.60
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
39.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
FCX Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
FCX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.60
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR64.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.2%
1Y Total Return56.1%
5Y Total Return45.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,57610Y ago$54,05220Y ago$21,666
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FCX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
FCX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. distributes 39.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 64.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 45.8%, with dividends contributing 6.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $54,052 today.
FCX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.85
Avg/Payment$0.1425
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 87.34% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 1.00% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.44% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.36% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.80% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.50% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.27% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.19% | Aug 1, 2024 |
FCX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
39.2% payout
Streak
5Y
64.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.2%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc… | $82.9B | 1.0% | 39.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
 SCCOSouthern Copper Corp… | $141.3B | 1.7% | 57.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TECKTeck Resources Limit… | $27.8B | 0.6% | 17.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AAAlcoa Corporation | $16.3B | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HBMHudbay Minerals Inc. | $8.9B | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CMCLCaledonia Mining Cor… | $427M | 4.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $120.8B | 0.9% | 15.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  BHPBHP Group Limited | $201.2B | 3.2% | 70.9% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  RIORio Tinto Group | $200.6B | 4.3% | 60.8% | 1 | Watch |
FCX Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.30 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.28 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 166.7% | 4 | $2.39 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.22 | 350.0% | 3 | $2.90 | 7.8% | 12.89x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.05 | -75.0% | 1 | $0.41 | 12.2% | 8.20x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 33.3% | 4 | $-0.17 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.15 | — | 3 | $1.79 | 8.4% | 11.95x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.21 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFCX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCX stock.
How much dividend does FCX pay per share?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FCX's next ex-dividend date?
FCX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FCX's dividend safe?
FCX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.2% and FCF payout ratio of +13.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +64.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FCX pay dividends?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCX five years ago would be worth approximately $14,576 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.