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Freeport-McMoRanXSWX:FCX 88 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF1.61 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF38.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks worse than 76.02% on this metric.
Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.55.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.62.
During the past 12 months, Freeport-McMoRan's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 55.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Freeport-McMoRan's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 142.50% per year. The lowest was -32.90% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.
Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Freeport-McMoRan Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Freeport-McMoRan Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Freeport-McMoRan Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Freeport-McMoRan PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's PE Ratio falls into.
Freeport-McMoRan Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Freeport-McMoRan's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1.61
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF1.61 mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF1.61 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1484 out of 1952 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF1.61. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1484 out of 1952 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1484 out of 1952 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Freeport-McMoRan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.70, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freeport-McMoRan's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freeport-McMoRan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.48, compared to a current price of CHF48.54 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF1.61. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF1.61 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF48.54 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.48.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FCX:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF1.61
GF Value™: CHF38.48 vs. price of CHF48.54 (26.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.1 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2025, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 530,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 74 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2025. We expect it to sell about 1.3 million metric tons of copper and 610,000 ounces of gold midcycle in 2030.
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