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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX)

Copper ยท Phoenix, AZ, United States ยท Founded 1912

$60.0B
Market Cap
$25.91B
Revenue
27,000
Employees
$4.0B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)
  • Market capitalization: $60.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $25.91 billion
  • Net income: $4.0 billion
  • Employees: 27,000
  • Sector: Basic Materials
  • Headquarters: Phoenix, United States
  • Founded: 1912

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๐Ÿ“‹ About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Freeport-McMoRan is the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, operating massive mines in Arizona, Indonesia, and Peru. Copper is essential for electrification โ€” EVs use 4x more copper than combustion cars, and renewable energy infrastructure is copper-intensive. Freeport is a direct bet on the energy transition.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Makes Money

Mine and sell copper, gold, and molybdenum. The Grasberg mine in Indonesia is one of the largest gold and copper deposits ever discovered. Revenue tracks copper prices closely โ€” every $0.10/lb change in copper price moves annual revenue by roughly $400 million.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Founded in 1912, Freeport has a controversial history including environmental damage in Papua (Indonesia) and a near-bankruptcy during the 2015 commodity crash that forced asset sales and dividend cuts. The company recovered spectacularly as copper prices surged on electrification demand.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$60.0B
Annual Revenue$25.91B
Net Income$4.0B
Profit Margin15%
Revenue per Employee$959630K
Stock ExchangeNYSE
Ticker SymbolFCX

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

The Grasberg mine in Papua, Indonesia operates an underground block cave mine at 14,000 feet elevation โ€” one of the most technically challenging mining operations on Earth. Freeport produces roughly 4 billion pounds of copper annually, enough to wire millions of homes.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

Freeport is the highest-leverage play on copper demand from EVs and renewables. The thesis is simple: the world needs dramatically more copper, supply growth is constrained, and Freeport has the reserves. Political risk in Indonesia and commodity price volatility are the counterarguments.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s revenue?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. generates approximately $25.91 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Freeport-McMoRan Inc. have?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. employs approximately 27,000 people worldwide.

What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s market cap?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has a market capitalization of approximately $60.0 billion on the NYSE.

When was Freeport-McMoRan Inc. founded?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.

Who is the CEO of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.?

Richard Adkerson is the current CEO of Freeport-McMoRan Inc..

What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s website?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s official website is fcx.com.