Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)

Currency in USD
67.30
+3.66(+5.75%)
Closed·
66.74-0.56(-0.83%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
65.7567.85
52 wk Range
35.1572.28
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
63.64
Open
66.19
Day's Range
65.75-67.85
52 wk Range
35.15-72.28
Volume
12.46M
Average Vol. (3m)
14.39M
1-Year Change
68.1239%
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
+6.58%
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
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 71.73
(+6.58% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy82.00+21.84%80.00MaintainJul 27, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold73.00+8.47%70.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy68.00+1.04%70.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy78.00+15.90%-MaintainJul 23, 2026
Stifel
Buy80.00+18.87%76.00MaintainJul 20, 2026

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Landscape
Delve into FCX's potential benefits from US copper tariffs and its ability to navigate complex regulatory environments in key operating regions like Indonesia
Market Dynamics
Explore FCX's position as a major copper producer, its gold exposure, and how it's adapting to short-term demand softening and long-term copper market outlook
Financial Projections
Analysts forecast substantial growth for FCX, with a 12% increase in EBITDA and 58% rise in EPS by 2026, driven by potential tariffs and market conditions
Copper Giant's Outlook
Freeport-McMoRan navigates shifting market dynamics and global pressures while maintaining a strong financial health score in the Metals & Mining industry
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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: 07/23/2026, 11:50 AM
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Freeport-McMoran investor slides for Q2/2026
Freeport Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Jul 23, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 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
0.96%
Industry Median 2.00%
Annualized Payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+31.95%
Growth Streak

FCX Income Statement

Compare FCX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
FCX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
32.9x15.4x3.6x
PEG Ratio
0.610.190.00
Price / Book
4.8x4.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
3.7x2.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.4%−18.3%40.7%
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%39.10B
Other Institutional Investors
643.36M44.75%40.94B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
179.79M12.51%11.44B
Total
1.44B100.00%91.49B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.76%125,871,0288,010,432
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.50%93,403,1935,944,179

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FAQ

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

The Freeport-McMoran stock price today is 67.30 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 0.45%.

What Is the Freeport-McMoran Market Cap?

As of today, Freeport-McMoran market cap is 91.49B USD.

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

The Freeport-McMoran EPS (TTM) is 2.04.

When Is the Next Freeport-McMoran Earnings Date?

Freeport-McMoran will release its next earnings report on Oct 15, 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 Buy.

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 Aug 05, 2026, Freeport-McMoran (FCX) is trading at a price of 67.30 USD, with a previous close of 63.64 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 65.75 USD to 67.85 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 +6.58% Upside potential.

What Is the FCX Premarket Price?

FCX's last pre-market stock price is 66.16 USD. The pre-market share volume is 122,530.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.52, or 3.96%.

What Is the FCX After Hours Price?

FCX's last after hours stock price is 66.74 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.56, or -0.83%.
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