Freeport-McMoRan Profit Margin

Freeport-McMoRan's profit margin stands at 15.16% as of September 2026. That compares with -101.24% in the prior-year period — up 115.0% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 9.92%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Freeport-McMoRan reported 15.16% in profit margin versus -101.24% a year earlier — a 115.0% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Freeport-McMoRan sits higher the Materials benchmark (9.92%) with a profit margin of 15.16%. That is roughly 52.8% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 15.16% for Freeport-McMoRan means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Freeport-McMoRan's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places FCX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.