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Freeport-McMoRan's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,411.72.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS10,072.35.
Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,411.72.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS10,053.06.
Freeport-McMoRan's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,188.00.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 11,197.25.
During the past 12 months, Freeport-McMoRan's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 49.60% 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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.
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.
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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Freeport-McMoRan EPS (Basic) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) 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.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
Freeport-McMoRan's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS10,072.35
* 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 (BUE:FCX) has a EPS (Basic) of ARS10,072.35 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current EPS (Basic) is ARS10,072.35. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) compare to SCCO and IE?
Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) of ARS10,072.35 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current EPS (Basic) is ARS10,072.35. 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 (BUE:FCX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS24,740.37, compared to a current price of ARS31,420.00 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is ARS10,072.35. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (BUE:FCX), the current EPS (Basic) is ARS10,072.35 as of Mar. 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 (BUE:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS31,420.00 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS24,740.37.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:FCX:
EPS (Basic): ARS10,072.35
GF Value™: ARS24,740.37 vs. price of ARS31,420.00 (27% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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