FCX Freeport-Mcmoran dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Freeport-Mcmoran's last dividend payment of $0.075 per share was made to shareholders on record before Oct 15, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $0.38 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.78%.
Key dates
- FCX last dividend date: Oct 15, 2024
FCX dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Dividend yield
FCX has a dividend yield of 0.78% which is below the Basic Materials sector average. In comparison with its Basic Materials sector average of 1.99%, Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend yield is 61% lower. The historical 5-year average of FCX's dividend yield is 0.8%, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
Freeport-Mcmoran has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but lately the company has been paying dividends for the last six consecutive years. According to our records FCX has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 25% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 5%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28.2% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 44.8%, Freeport-Mcmoran's payout ratio is 37% 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 | 2.04% | $1.15 | N/A |
| FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc | 0.78% | $0.38 | 28.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Freeport-Mcmoran pay a dividend?
Yes, Freeport-Mcmoran has been paying dividends for the last six years.
When was FCX's last dividend?
Freeport-Mcmoran's last regular dividend was on Oct 15, 2024 (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 $0.38.
What is Freeport-Mcmoran's dividend yield?
Freeport-Mcmoran's current dividend yield is 0.78%.
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 28.2%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.