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FMG Stock Chart & Stats
AU$17.71
AU$0.23(1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$17.71
AU$0.23(1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$14.94 - AU$23.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.76M
Average Volume (3M)7.14M
Market Cap
AU$46.96B
Enterprise ValueAU$60.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$5.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$5.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.93
Shares Outstanding3,078,964,800
10 Day Avg. Volume8,690,822
30 Day Avg. Volume7,136,457
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.01
Price to Sales (P/S)2.40
P/FCF Ratio11.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$16.67Price Target Upside-5.86% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$15.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial operating cash flow shows that reported earnings are supported by cash generation, providing capacity to fund mining operations, infrastructure investment, dividends, and strategic projects. Positive free cash flow also gives Fortescue resilience across the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetModerate leverage and a growing equity base provide financial flexibility for a cyclical materials producer. Fortescue is better positioned to absorb weaker commodity conditions, maintain investment, and support shareholder returns without relying heavily on additional borrowing.
Integrated Pilbara InfrastructureOwnership of an integrated mining, rail, and port network supports reliable export capacity and operational coordination. This infrastructure can reduce reliance on third parties, support large-scale shipments, and help protect unit economics and customer service over time.
Bears Say
Profitability NormalizationThe decline from recent peak earnings indicates that Fortescue’s profitability has materially normalized rather than continued expanding. Lower earnings and returns reduce internally generated growth capacity and make future results more sensitive to operating performance and commodity conditions.
Weakening Free-cash-flow MomentumAlthough free cash flow remains positive, its decline and lower conversion from net income suggest heavier reinvestment, capital expenditure, or working-capital demands. If this persists, less cash may be available for dividends, debt reduction, or funding new strategic initiatives.
Cyclical Revenue ExposureUneven revenue performance reflects Fortescue’s exposure to cyclical steel demand and iron ore markets. This variability can make earnings, cash generation, and investment planning less predictable, particularly when shipment volumes or benchmark pricing weaken over multiple quarters.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd News
FMG FAQ
What was Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd lowest share price was AU$14.94 and its highest was AU$23.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap is AU$46.96B.
When is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 125 days.
How were Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.442 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.784 by -AU$0.342.
Is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pay dividends?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.46 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.08%. See more information on Fortescue Metals Group Ltd dividends here
What is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.57.
How many shares outstanding does Fortescue Metals Group Ltd have?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has 3,078,964,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.442 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.784. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.608%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:FMG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$16.67 (-5.86% Downside)
AU$16.67 (-5.86% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:FMG Sentiment 79%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.83%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
Fortescue Ltd engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. The company explores for copper and lithium deposits; and rare earth elements. It owns and operates rail and port facilities; and focuses on producing green energy and green hydrogen, including derivatives comprising green ammonia, as well as green technology development and manufacturing. The company was formerly known as Fortescue Metals Group Limited and changed its name to Fortescue Ltd in November 2023. Fortescue Ltd was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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