Fortescue Ltd
(ASX: FMG) Share Price and News

Introduction to Fortеscuе (ASX:FMG)

Fortеscuе Mеtals Group (ASX:FMG) is one of Australia’s largest resources companies and a major global producer of iron ore, supplying key raw materials used in steel production worldwide.

Today, its operations are primarily centred in the Pilbara region, where it runs large-scale mining hubs connected by rail and port infrastructure to export iron ore to global markets. In recent years, the company has also expanded into renewable energy, green hydrogen and zero-emissions industrial technology as part of a broader strategy to decarbonise heavy industry.

Fortеscuе's History

The company was founded by Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest who owned Pilbara iron ore assets and opted to consolidate them into one entity. FMG built railways, ports and mines in the Pilbara, just in time for the 2008-2011 iron ore boom. Forrest is still chair of the company but has handed CEO duties over to give himself more time to focus on philantrophy and his other ventures.

The next iron ore boom began with the pandemic thanks to government stimulus in China. In FY21, Fortescue produced 182m tonnes of iron ore and a US$10bn net profit after tax, spurred on by record high pricing at over US$200 per tonne. A US$6.2bn profit followed in FY22.

Iron ore prices have since dropped from all time highs and impacting the bottom line - its profit fell to US$4.8bn in FY23 and US$5.7bn in FY24. The company recently has sought to get into renewable energy, establishing Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and investing in some early stage projects.

Futurе Outlook of Fortеscuе (ASX: FMG)

Fortescue’s outlook is tied to both iron ore demand and its push into green energy and decarbonisation technology. The company is targeting “real zero” operational emissions in Australia by 2030 and net zero value-chain emissions longer term, while investing heavily in renewable energy, electrified mining fleets and hydrogen-based industrial fuels. At the same time, it continues to expand and optimise iron ore production, including developing new mines and maintaining high shipment volumes even during weaker commodity pricing cycles.

Financially, the most recent annual cycle showed the impact of commodity price volatility. For FY2025, revenue was about US$15.5 billion and net profit about US$3.4 billion, down materially year-on-year due to lower iron ore prices, although the company maintained strong margins relative to peers and continued paying dividends. The result highlighted both the cyclical nature of mining earnings and Fortescue’s strong cost position, which allows it to remain profitable even in weaker pricing environments.

Is Fortescue a Good Stock to Buy?

Fortescue is often viewed as a high-quality ASX resources stock because of its scale, low-cost mining operations and strong cash generation through commodity cycles. Iron ore remains a critical input for global infrastructure and construction, and the company has historically delivered strong dividends and shareholder returns during periods of high commodity prices. Its ability to maintain profitability even when prices fall is often seen as a key competitive advantage compared with higher-cost producers.

At the same time, the investment case depends heavily on commodity cycles and execution of its energy transition strategy. Iron ore price volatility can drive large swings in earnings, and its green energy investments require significant capital and carry execution risk. For investors who believe in long-term global steel demand and the potential growth of green industrial energy, Fortescue can be viewed as offering exposure to both traditional mining cash flows and emerging decarbonisation technologies, making it a unique hybrid within the ASX resources sector.