Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX)

Currency in USD
62.63
-0.81(-1.28%)
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62.35-0.28(-0.45%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
60.9763.65
52 wk Range
35.1572.28
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
63.44
Open
62.6
Day's Range
60.97-63.65
52 wk Range
35.15-72.28
Volume
10.79M
Average Volume (3m)
14.49M
1-Year Change
56.4577%
Book Value / Share
13.99
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
71.73
Upside
+14.53%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 71.73
(+14.53% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy82.00+30.93%80.00Maintain27/07/2026
RBC Capital
Hold73.00+16.56%70.00Maintain24/07/2026
Wells Fargo
Buy68.00+8.57%70.00Maintain24/07/2026
BMO Capital
Buy78.00+24.54%-Maintain23/07/2026
Stifel
Buy80.00+27.73%76.00Maintain20/07/2026

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 Q2/2026

  • Freeport-McMoRan Q2 EPS of $0.74 beat estimates by 25.4%; revenue of $7.03B topped forecasts by 4.8%, yet shares fell 3.9% to $62.45.
  • Grasberg Block Cave output surged to 69,000 tons/day in June from 34,000 in April; Morenci mining rates ran 30% above five-year average.
  • Company raised 2027 capex guidance to $4.8B, up $300M; Bagdad expansion preliminary cost estimate increased to $4.5B ahead of board decision.
  • 2026 unit net cash costs lowered to $1.90/lb from $1.95; H2 copper sales expected up 20%+ vs H1, with gold sales rising over 65%.
  • CEO Quirk cited portfolio strength with U.S. operations generating 2.4x more income YoY; Chairman Adkerson bullish on long-term copper demand.
Last Updated: 23/07/2026, 16:52
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Earnings

Latest Release
23/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.74 / 0.59
Revenue / Forecast
7.03B / 6.71B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.04%
Dividend Yield
0.95%
Industry Median 1.98%
Annualised payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+31.95%
Growth Streak

Compare FCX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
FCX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.6x14.9x3.6x
PEG Ratio
0.570.190.00
Price/Book
4.5x3.9x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
3.5x2.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.8%−7.4%43.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
614.40M42.74%38.48B
Other Institutional Investors
643.36M44.75%40.29B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
179.79M12.51%11.26B
Total
1.44B100.00%90.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.76%125,871,0287,883,302
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.50%93,403,1935,849,842

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FAQ

What Is the Freeport-McMoran (NYSE: FCX) Share Price Today?

The Freeport-McMoran stock price today is 62.63 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Freeport-McMoran (FCX) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Freeport-McMoran?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Freeport-McMoran is "FCX."

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

Yes, FCX Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Freeport-McMoran dividend yield is 0.95%.

What Is the Current Freeport-McMoran Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Freeport-McMoran (NYSE: FCX) market cap is 90.03B USD.

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

The Freeport-McMoran EPS is currently 2.04 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Freeport-McMoran Earnings Date?

Freeport-McMoran's next earnings report will be released on 15/10/2026.

Is FCX a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Freeport-McMoran moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for FCX stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Freeport-McMoran Stock Split?

Freeport-McMoran has split 4 times. (See the FCX stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Freeport-McMoran Have?

Freeport-McMoran has 29000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 02/08/2026, Freeport-McMoran (FCX) is trading at a share price of 62.63 USD, with a previous close of 63.44 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 60.97 USD to 63.65 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 35.15 USD to 72.28 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Freeport-McMoran is 71.73 USD, with a high estimate of 82 USD and a low estimate of 30 USD. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.53% Upside potential.

What Is the FCX Premarket Price?

FCX's last pre-market stock price is 62.99 USD. The pre-market share volume is 116,300.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.45, or -0.71%.

What Is the FCX After Hours Price?

FCX's last after hours stock price is 62.35 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.28, or -0.45%.
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