Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 96.8% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 88.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.49 | 121,954,704 | -3.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.54 | 93,905,396 | +0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 4.66 | 66,922,014 | +2.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.63 | 66,485,424 | +3.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 2.89 | 41,503,051 | +1.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Franklin Templeton Inc | 2.60 | 37,381,125 | +5.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bank of America Corp | 2.53 | 36,401,174 | -14.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.27 | 32,558,233 | +0.9 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.17 | 45,579,655 | -0.2 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.63 | 37,715,192 | -1.2 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currault Douglas N. II | EVP & General Counsel | 211,016 | 12,534,350 $ | Aug 25, 2026 | direct |
| Kennard Lydia H | Director | 122,702 | 7,288,499 $ | Aug 27, 2026 | direct |
| Stephens John Joseph | Director | 71,798 | 4,264,801 $ | Oct 1, 2026 | direct |
| Higgins Stephen T. | EVP & CAO | 54,618 | 3,244,309 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | indirect |
| Grant Hugh | Director | 50,332 | 2,989,721 $ | Oct 1, 2026 | direct |
| Mikes Ellie L. | Chief Accounting Officer | 36,000 | 2,138,400 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Grant Hugh | Director | Other | 482 | 70.00 | 33,740 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Stephens John Joseph | Director | Other | 294 | 70.00 | 20,580 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Kennard Lydia H | Director | Sell | 3,798 | 79.11 | 300,471 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Currault Douglas N. II | EVP & General Counsel | Sell | 80,000 | 78.56 | 6,284,464 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Currault Douglas N. II | EVP & General Counsel | Other | 15,000 | 28.14 | 422,100 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Currault Douglas N. II | EVP & General Counsel | Other | 65,000 | 12.04 | 782,600 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Mikes Ellie L. | Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 4,773 | 70.00 | 334,110 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Higgins Stephen T. | EVP & CAO | Sell | 14,277 | 69.50 | 992,252 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Higgins Stephen T. | EVP & CAO | Sell | 7,550 | 63.00 | 475,650 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 6, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.