Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)

Currency in USD
61.05
-0.43(-0.70%)
Closed·
61.17+0.12(+0.20%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
59.8362.45
52 wk Range
34.4570.97
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
61.48
Open
62.07
Day's Range
59.83-62.45
52 wk Range
34.45-70.97
Volume
17.74M
Average Volume (3m)
19.46M
1-Year Change
63.4538%
Book Value / Share
13.57
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
68.42
Upside
+12.08%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Stock has taken a big hit over the last week
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Employees
29000

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc SWOT Analysis


Copper Giant's Outlook
Freeport-McMoRan shows robust financial health with $9.07B EBITDA, poised for growth amid rising copper and gold prices despite stock lag
Indonesian Influence
Explore FCX's crucial Indonesian operations, including successful smelter ramp-up and export permit acquisition, balancing opportunity and risk
Market Dynamics
Delve into FCX's unique position to benefit from US copper tariffs and record gold prices, with analysts projecting a $52-$58 price target range
Future Strategies
Learn how sustained high metal prices could lead to increased shareholder returns and strategic investments, potentially boosting FCX's market position
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Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.57 beat estimates by 21.28%; revenue of $6.23B exceeded forecasts by 9.3% amid high copper prices averaging $5.80/lb.
  • Stock plunged 12.35% to $61.67 despite earnings beat, driven by valuation concerns with P/E of 42.65 and overvaluation relative to fair value.
  • Grasberg mine production guidance slashed to 60,000 tons/day in H2 2026 from 100,000; 9% copper and 7% gold output cuts expected through 2031.
  • Rising diesel costs and operational challenges at Grasberg present headwinds; company returned $300M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
  • CEO Adkerson cited resilient operations but acknowledged vigilance needed for Grasberg issues and cost pressures; market cap stands at $92.5B.
Last Updated: 2026/04/23, 17:52
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Compare FCX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
FCX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
32.2x17.8x4.1x
PEG Ratio
0.570.440.00
Price/Book
4.5x3.8x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x2.7x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.7%−55.4%25.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 68.42
(+12.08% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold53.50-12.37%54.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy68.00+11.38%77.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold66.00+8.11%70.00DowngradeApr 24, 2026
Raymond James
Buy68.00+11.38%72.00MaintainApr 23, 2026
Jefferies
Buy75.00+22.85%76.00MaintainApr 23, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.89%
Dividend Yield
0.98%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualised payout
0.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+51.57%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0,57 / 0,47
Revenue / Forecast
6,23B / 5,7B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FCX Income Statement

FAQ

What Is the Freeport-McMoran (FCX) Stock Price Today?

The Freeport-McMoran stock price today is 61,05 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Freeport-McMoran Trade On?

Freeport-McMoran is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Freeport-McMoran?

The stock symbol for Freeport-McMoran is "FCX."

Does Freeport-McMoran Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Freeport-McMoran dividend yield is 0.98%.

What Is the Freeport-McMoran Market Cap?

As of today, Freeport-McMoran market cap is 87,76B USD.

What Is Freeport-McMoran's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Freeport-McMoran EPS (TTM) is 1,89.

When Is the Next Freeport-McMoran Earnings Date?

Freeport-McMoran will release its next earnings report on Jul 16, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FCX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Freeport-McMoran Stock Split?

Freeport-McMoran has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Freeport-McMoran Have?

Freeport-McMoran has 29000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Freeport-McMoran (FCX)?

As of Apr 26, 2026, Freeport-McMoran (FCX) is trading at a price of 61,05 USD, with a previous close of 61,48 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 59,83 USD to 62,45 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 34,45 USD to 70,97 USD.

What Is Freeport-McMoran (FCX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Freeport-McMoran is 68,42 USD, with a high estimate of 81 USD and a low estimate of 30 USD. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12,08% Upside potential.

What Is the FCX Premarket Price?

FCX's last pre-market stock price is 62,13 USD. The pre-market share volume is 300 040,00, and the stock has decreased by 0,65, or 1,06%.

What Is the FCX After Hours Price?

FCX's last after hours stock price is 61,17 USD, the stock has decreased by 0,12, or 0,20%.
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