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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FSUMF) Stock Price & Analysis

FSUMF Stock Chart & Stats

$10.22$0.01(0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$10$11$12$1319 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$9.98 - $10.22
52-Week Range
$9.50 - $16.60
Previous Close
$10.21
Volume
200
Average Volume (3M)
14.85K
Market Cap
$30.87B
Enterprise Value
$60.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$5.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$5.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.8
Beta
1.24
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.35
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 02, 2026
Dividend Yield
6.93%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Integrated Pilbara Infrastructure

Fortescue’s integrated mines, rail network, processing assets and port infrastructure support reliable export execution at scale. This operational system can reduce reliance on third parties, protect logistics-enabled margins, and reinforce the company’s position with international steelmaking customers over time.

Strong Operating Cash Generation

Operating cash flow materially exceeds reported net income, indicating that earnings are strongly supported by cash conversion rather than accounting results alone. This provides capacity to fund operations, sustain infrastructure investment and support capital allocation through the next several quarters.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Low and stable debt relative to equity gives Fortescue financial resilience for a cyclical materials business. Conservative leverage reduces balance-sheet stress, preserves flexibility for investment and helps the company absorb weaker commodity conditions without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Bears Say

Profitability Normalization

The substantial decline in net income and margins from prior peak years shows that Fortescue’s earnings power is normalizing rather than expanding. Lower profitability can reduce internally generated funds for investment and make future results more sensitive to operating and market conditions.

Weakening Free Cash Flow Momentum

Positive free cash flow remains a strength, but its decline and lower conversion relative to net income indicate heavier reinvestment, capital expenditure or working-capital demands. If this trend persists, less cash may be available for distributions, debt reduction or new growth projects.

Commodity And Steel-demand Exposure

Fortescue’s dependence on iron ore sales leaves revenue and earnings exposed to changes in global steel demand and seaborne iron ore prices. This structural sensitivity can cause material swings in profitability and cash generation even when the company’s operations remain effective.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd News

FSUMF FAQ

What was Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd lowest stock price was $9.50 and its highest was $16.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap is $30.87B.
When is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 24, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 115 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 $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.55 by -$0.24.
Is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pay dividends?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.33 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.93%. 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 0.35.
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 $0.31 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.55. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSUMF
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