Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Dividend
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.86%, distributing $0.60 per share annually ($0.15 per quarter). The company operates in the Basic Materials sector.
FCX dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.60 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.15 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 5, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 29% |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $69.77 |
What FCX pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 0.86% yield, $10,000 invested in FCX generates about $86.00 per year, or roughly $21.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $69.77, derived from the $0.60 annual dividend and the 0.86% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 14.3 | $8.60 | $2.15 |
| $5,000 | 71.7 | $43.00 | $10.75 |
| $10,000 | 143.3 | $86.00 | $21.50 |
| $25,000 | 358.3 | $215.00 | $53.75 |
| $100,000 | 1,433.3 | $860.00 | $215.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
FCX dividend payment schedule
FCX pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 15, 2026, with payment on November 5, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Freeport-McMoRan Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | $0.15 | Confirmed |
| January 15, 2027 | February 5, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
| April 15, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
| July 15, 2027 | August 5, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
To collect a FCX dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How FCX's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. FCX's 0.86% is 2.90 percentage points below that median, ranking 503rd of 584 by yield.
Within Basic Materials, where we track 20 names, the median yield is 0.94% — putting FCX below its sector.
What the numbers mean
FCX pays out roughly 29% of its earnings as dividends. That is a conservative payout ratio, leaving substantial room to keep raising the dividend or absorb a weak year.
Like most US dividend payers, FCX distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
FCX dividend FAQ
When is the next FCX ex-dividend date?
The next FCX ex-dividend date is October 15, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 5, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is FCX's dividend yield?
FCX currently yields 0.86%, based on $0.60 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does FCX pay dividends?
FCX pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.15 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of FCX generate?
At the current 0.86% yield, $10,000 invested in FCX would produce roughly $86.00 per year, or about $21.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is FCX a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. FCX is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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