FCX
Freeport-Mcmoran
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: FCX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.47%
Payout ratio: 16%
Freeport-Mcmoran's last dividend payment of $0.075 per share was made to shareholders on record before Apr 15, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $0.3 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.43%.
FCX dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Freeport-Mcmoran Dividend yield
FCX has a dividend yield of 0.43% which is below the Basic Materials sector average. In comparison with its Basic Materials sector average of 1.8%, Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend yield is 76% lower. The historical 5-year average of FCX's dividend yield is 0.7%, which is higher than the current yield.
FCX Dividend history
Freeport-Mcmoran has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but lately the company has been paying dividends for the last eight consecutive years. According to our records FCX has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 72% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 42%.
Freeport-Mcmoran Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.075 | 0.44% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.075 | 0.5% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.075 | 0.72% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.075 | 0.68% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.075 | 0.9% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.075 | 0.94% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.79% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.74% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.76% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $0.075 | 0.73% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.075 | 0.83% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.075 | 0.71% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $0.075 | 0.7% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $0.075 | 0.67% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $0.075 | 1.02% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.075 | 1.2% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $0.075 | 0.61% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $0.075 | 0.68% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $0.075 | 0.61% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $0.075 | 0.43% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | $0.075 | 0.21% |
| Jan 14, 2020 | $0.05 | 1.51% |
| Oct 11, 2019 | $0.05 | 2.09% |
| Jul 12, 2019 | $0.05 | 1.81% |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $0.05 | 1.46% |
| Jan 14, 2019 | $0.05 | 1.73% |
| Oct 12, 2018 | $0.05 | 1.18% |
| Jul 12, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.58% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.28% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $0.05 | 4.5% |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $0.161 | 4.94% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $0.05 | 5.41% |
| Jan 13, 2015 | $0.313 | 5.94% |
Freeport-Mcmoran dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
FCX has a payout ratio of 16% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 29.1%, Freeport-Mcmoran's payout ratio is 45% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FCX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | 1.04% | $1.02 | 13.2% |
| FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc | 0.47% | $0.3 | 16% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Freeport-Mcmoran pay a dividend?
Yes, Freeport-Mcmoran has been paying dividends for the last eight years.
When was FCX's last dividend?
Freeport-Mcmoran's last regular dividend was on Apr 15, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.075 per share.
How much dividend does Freeport-Mcmoran pay (per share)?
FCX's annualized dividend per share is $0.3.
What is Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend yield?
Freeport-Mcmoran's current dividend yield is 0.43%.
How often does Freeport-Mcmoran pay dividends?
Freeport-Mcmoran has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend payout ratio?
Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend payout ratio is 16%.
Does Freeport-Mcmoran pay a good dividend?
Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend yield is lower than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.