Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (CH:FCX)
NYSE:FCX
FCX Stock Chart & Stats
CHF54.13
CHF0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
CHF54.13
CHF0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF10.00 - CHF56.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)33.00
Market Cap
CHF72.68B
Enterprise ValueCHF100.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF4.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF10.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.5
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding1,437,559,800
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume33
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
CHF57.11Price Target Upside5.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF22.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manageable Balance Sheet And LiquidityFreeport’s balance sheet shows materially improved resilience versus cycle troughs: moderate debt-to-equity (~0.55–0.70), a larger equity base (~$19.5B) and investment-grade liquidity reduce refinancing risk and provide capacity to fund capex, operational fixes and opportunistic returns over the next several years.
Strong Cash Generation And Free Cash FlowConsistent multi-billion-dollar operating and free cash flow gives Freeport durable internal funding for major projects, discretionary growth (leach, brownfields), debt service and shareholder returns. Even with cycle volatility, recurring cash generation supports capital program execution and cushions downside scenarios.
Secured Indonesian Rights And Scalable Growth OptionsA life-of-resource MOU for Grasberg plus an advancing leach program and brownfield projects give Freeport structural optionality to expand low-cost copper supply. These initiatives leverage existing resources and stockpiles, offering multi-year, capital-efficient growth potential that materially increases long-term cash-flow upside.
Bears Say
Grasberg Material-handling BottlenecksEngineering and material-handling issues at Grasberg have materially trimmed near-term throughput and delayed value realization. A sustained slower ramp reduces medium-term copper and gold output, compresses margins through lost scale, and defers cash flows while remediation and timing risk persist into 2027.
Rising Unit Costs And Energy/consumable ExposureMaterial upward pressure on unit costs from diesel and consumable price spikes makes margins more sensitive to input-cost inflation. Even with copper-price leverage, persistent energy and reagent cost inflation can erode free cash flow and raise the breakeven for discretionary projects over the coming multi-year period.
High Near-term Capex, Idle Costs And Downstream ConstraintsElevated capital intensity combined with large idle-costs and limited downstream smelter capacity increases execution and cash-conversion risk. Heavy ongoing capex limits near-term financial flexibility, while processing bottlenecks and idle-cost accounting can delay revenue realization and amplify volatility in cash returns.
Freeport-McMoRan News
FCX FAQ
What was Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. lowest stock price was CHF10.00 and its highest was CHF56.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s market cap?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s market cap is CHF72.68B.
When is Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported CHF0.455 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.372 by CHF0.083.
Is Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. pay dividends?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. have?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. has 1,437,559,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. reported an EPS of CHF0.455 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.372. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:FCX
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Freeport-McMoRan Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF57.11 (5.51% Upside)
CHF57.11 (5.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:FCX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
53.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of material near-term operational challenges at Grasberg and industry-wide input-cost pressures, but emphasized strong portfolio diversity, significant growth options (notably leach scaling, El Abra and Bagdad), a solid balance sheet, an insurance recovery, and meaningful recent operating gains in the U.S. Management characterized Grasberg issues as timing and engineering challenges (not resource loss), with concrete mitigation plans and only modest incremental capex. Given the magnitude of long-term value drivers and current financial strength versus the primarily timing-related setbacks, the tone is constructive with manageable near-term headwinds.View all CH: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
CHF57.11
▲(5.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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