Freeport-McMoRan Inc. SG&A increased by 21.8% to $162.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.2%, from $154.00M to $162.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 9.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $87.00M | $102.00M | $94.00M | $115.00M | $100.00M | $98.00M | $107.00M | $126.00M | $115.00M | $118.00M | $120.00M | $144.00M | $123.00M | $117.00M | $129.00M | $154.00M | $127.00M | $131.00M | $133.00M | $162.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +17.2% | -7.8% | +22.3% | -13.0% | -2.0% | +9.2% | +17.8% | -8.7% | +2.6% | +1.7% | +20.0% | -14.6% | -4.9% | +10.3% | +19.4% | -17.5% | +3.1% | +1.5% | +21.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +14.9% | -3.9% | +13.8% | +9.6% | +15.0% | +20.4% | +12.1% | +14.3% | +7.0% | -0.8% | +7.5% | +6.9% | +3.3% | +12.0% | +3.1% | +5.2% |
Business Segments — Molybdenum
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $144.00M | $123.00M | $117.00M |
Molybdenum was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Business Segments — Grasberg Segment
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasberg Segment | $31.75M | $31.75M | $31.75M | $27.00M | — | — | — | $25.00M |
| Atlantic Copper Smelting & Refining | $6.00M | $6.00M | $7.00M | $9.00M | $7.00M | $7.00M | $9.00M | $11.00M |
| Molybdenum | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — |
| Morenci | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0.00 |
| Rod & Refining | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $123.00M | $117.00M | $129.00M | $154.00M | $127.00M | $131.00M | $133.00M | $162.00M |
Molybdenum was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M | $2.00M |
| North America | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M | $1.00M |
| Total | $120.00M | $144.00M | $123.00M | $117.00M | $129.00M | $154.00M | $127.00M | $131.00M |
North America, South America were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
SG&A at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s sg&a?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported sg&a of $162.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s sg&a increased by 5.2% year-over-year, from $154.00M to $162.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 9.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $383.00M to $545.00M.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.