FCX Stock Chart & Stats
$1273.00
-$9.50(-0.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1273.00
-$9.50(-0.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$657.00 - $1,399.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume52.00
Average Volume (3M)1.24K
Market Cap
$1.73T
Enterprise Value$108.86K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.08B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.0
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Oct 15, 2026EPS Estimate
12.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.03
Shares Outstanding1,436,017,600
10 Day Avg. Volume2,452
30 Day Avg. Volume1,240
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.98
Price to Book (P/B)3.88
Price to Sales (P/S)2.85
P/FCF Ratio65.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,150.65Price Target Upside-9.61% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)50.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$499.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Balance SheetModerating leverage and steadily growing equity provide Freeport with greater financial resilience and flexibility. A stronger capital structure can support mine investment, sustain operations through commodity cycles, and reduce pressure when projects require substantial funding.
Multi-year Production GrowthThe Grasberg ramp and multi-year sales outlook indicate meaningful organic volume growth rather than reliance only on metal prices. Higher production from existing and expanding assets could improve operating leverage, strengthen market position, and support earnings capacity over several years.
Supportive Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and free cash flow that broadly track earnings indicate useful cash conversion from the mining portfolio. This internally generated funding can support sustaining capital, growth projects, debt management, and shareholder returns without depending entirely on external financing.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And MarginsRecent revenue softness and lower margins show that Freeport’s earnings remain exposed to the commodity cycle and operating conditions. This variability can make cash generation and returns less predictable, limiting the consistency of funding available for expansion and shareholder distributions.
Escalating Capital RequirementsHigher project estimates and rising companywide capital spending increase the amount of cash required before growth investments produce benefits. Cost escalation can reduce project returns, raise execution demands, and leave less financial flexibility if commodity conditions weaken during construction.
Grasberg Regulatory Timing RiskUncertain approval timing for the Grasberg extension creates a durable planning risk around one of Freeport’s important operating districts. Delays could affect long-term production sequencing, capital deployment, and the visibility of future Indonesian mining cash flows even if the application is ultimately approved.
Freeport-McMoRan News
FCX FAQ
What was Freeport-McMoRan’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freeport-McMoRan lowest stock price was $657.00 and its highest was $1399.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Freeport-McMoRan’s market cap?
Freeport-McMoRan’s market cap is $1.73T.
When is Freeport-McMoRan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freeport-McMoRan’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Freeport-McMoRan’s earnings last quarter?
Freeport-McMoRan released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $12.555 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.434 by $2.121.
Is Freeport-McMoRan overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freeport-McMoRan’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Freeport-McMoRan pay dividends?
Freeport-McMoRan does not currently pay dividends.
What is Freeport-McMoRan’s EPS estimate?
Freeport-McMoRan’s EPS estimate is 12.16.
How many shares outstanding does Freeport-McMoRan have?
Freeport-McMoRan has 1,436,017,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freeport-McMoRan’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freeport-McMoRan reported an EPS of $12.555 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $10.434. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.558%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freeport-McMoRan?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:FCX
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
Freeport-McMoRan Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,150.65 (-9.61% Downside)
$1,150.65 (-9.61% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:FCX Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $142.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.73%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a prominent mining enterprise conducting extensive operations across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and extraction of key mineral resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other valuable metals. Additionally, it maintains a significant presence in the oil and gas sector. Its diverse portfolio of assets features the notable Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous sites in the United States including Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, its holdings include Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Beyond its mineral interests, Freeport-McMoRan operates a collection of oil and gas properties, predominantly situated off the coasts of California and in the Gulf of Mexico, managing approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014, having previously operated as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
FCX Company Deck
FCX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized clear operational progress (Grasberg ramp, Morenci mine-rate gains), strong financial leverage to rising copper prices, a robust organic growth pipeline (Baghdad, El Abra, leach scaling) and disciplined capital allocation including shareholder returns. Challenges include capital cost inflation (notably Baghdad and higher 2027 capex), energy and input volatility, timing/sequencing impacts on quarterly sales, and regulatory timing risk for the Grasberg license extension. On balance, the positives — operational execution, market backdrop, and financial strength — outweigh the manageable risks and cost pressures.View all MX:FCX earnings summariesFCX Revenue Breakdown
24.35% Copper Concentrate
31.44% Copper Cathode
17.05% Rod and other refined copper products
1.73% Purchased copper
15.05% Gold
7.59% Molybdenum
-1.37% Royalty expense
2.81% Embedded derivatives
2.89% Silver and other
-1.30% PTFI export duties
-0.24% Treatment charges
FCX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,150.65
▼(-9.61% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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