Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FCX
  • Rev/Share 17.2175
  • Book/Share 20.2313
  • PB 3.5904
  • Debt/Equity 0.5317
  • CurrentRatio 2.3224
  • ROIC 0.0795

 

  • MktCap 63164076000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.1053
  • PFCF 39.5765
  • PE 35.9203
  • Debt/Assets 0.1679
  • DivYield 0.0121
  • ROE 0.1007

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade FCX Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $54 July 15, 2025
Downgrade FCX UBS Buy Neutral -- $50 July 11, 2025
Downgrade FCX BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- $56 July 9, 2025
Upgrade FCX Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform -- $48 June 16, 2025
Upgrade FCX Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $39 April 16, 2025
Upgrade FCX JP Morgan Neutral Overweight $48 $52 March 20, 2025
Upgrade FCX Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $47 March 6, 2025
Upgrade FCX Jefferies Hold Buy $40 $48 Feb. 27, 2025
Downgrade FCX Argus Buy Hold -- -- Jan. 31, 2025
Downgrade FCX Jefferies Buy Hold $48 $40 Jan. 24, 2025

News

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
FCX
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Freeport-McMoRan Stock Has Been a Copper Winner. How to Know When to Sell.
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Published: July 15, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares rallied nicely, but have run out of steam.

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‘Dr. Copper?' Not So Fast, Says Signal
FCX, SCCO
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, July 13.

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Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
FCX
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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2 Copper Stocks Poised to Profit After Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Imports
FCX, TGB
Published: July 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Key Points in This Article: President Trump's just-announced 50% tariff on copper imports aims to boost domestic production, causing a 13% surge in U.S.

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FCX
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Broadcom, Freeport-McMoRan and 12 Other Stocks That Have Come Too Far Too Fast
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Published: July 07, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

More volatile, relatively economically sensitive stocks are most at risk.

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Why Freeport-McMoRan Is The Copper King in a Tight Market
FCX
Published: July 07, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Industry analysts are intensifying their discussion, and the message is clear: the world is facing a structural, long-term copper shortage. This trend will not resolve itself anytime soon; it is a fundamental market shift driven by powerful, irreversible forces.

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Final Trades: Amgen, Caterpillar, Honeywell and Freeport-McMoran
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Here's Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Strong Momentum Stock
FCX
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
FCX
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
FCX
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Freeport-McMoRan (FCX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Freeport-McMoRan: Copper Price Strength Improves The Valuation Case (Rating Upgrade)
FCX
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I'm upgrading FCX to a buy, as improved valuation and a sufficient margin of safety offset recent sideways performance and mixed technicals. Strong Q1 results, lower net cash costs, and steady revenue growth projections support the investment case, despite global economic uncertainties. Key risks include geopolitical exposure, a strong U.S. dollar, operational challenges, and China's unpredictable economic outlook.

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Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
FCX
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Investors Heavily Search Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX): Here is What You Need to Know
FCX
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry
CDE, ERO, FCX, LEU
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The outlook of the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is promising, backed by strong demand. Stocks like FCX, CDE, LEU and ERO are poised to benefit from this.

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C3 Metals Commences Drill Testing Multiple Epithermal Gold Targets at Super Block Project, Jamaica
CUAUF, FCX
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - C3 Metals Inc. (TSXV: CCCM) (OTCQB: CUAUF) ("C3 Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has commenced an initial 14 diamond drill hole, 2,500m program on its 50%-owned Super Block Project, a joint venture with Geophysx Jamaica Limited ("Geophysx"); see press release dated March 1, 2024 (Figure 1). The program is designed to test multiple epithermal gold targets over a 5km strike extent, where a strong gold geochemical anomaly coincides with radiometric (potassium) highs.

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Final Trades: Freeport-McMoran, Cheniere Energy, Box and FTAI Aviation
FCX, FTAI, LNG
Published: June 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a Trending Stock
FCX
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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FCX vs. BHP: Which Copper Mining Giant Should You Invest in Now?
BHP, FCX
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX and BHP Group Limited BHP are two heavyweights in the copper mining industry. Both are navigating challenges such as fluctuating copper prices and global economic uncertainties.

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3 American Companies Investors Need to Know Amid Trump's Tariff Wars
FCX, LNG, WHR
Published: May 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

It's difficult to predict precisely what the tariff landscape will look like when the dust settles on the trade conflict, but we can say some things with a high degree of certainty. The current U.S. administration is serious about improving trading conditions for American companies and workers.

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FCX
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Freeport-McMoRan Stock Gains 20% in a Month: Should You Bet on It Now?
FCX
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

While FCX is poised to gain from progress in expansion activities and solid financial health, falling copper prices warrant caution.

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
FCX
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Jobless Claims Increased in Line With Expectations
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Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Ahead of the opening bell this Thursday morning, Initial Jobless Claims came in at 222K for last week, slightly above estimates but certainly within range that demonstrates a continued healthy labor market. The previous week's print of 216K was ratcheted up just slightly on revision.

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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
FCX
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Freeport-McMoRan's Earnings Match, Sales Beat Estimates in Q1
FCX
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Copper production of FCX declines around 20% year over year to 868 million pounds in Q1.

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Max Resource Reports High-Grade Iron Ore (Fe) Results from Florália Hematite DSO Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil
FCX, MXROF
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 22, 2025) - MAX RESOURCE CORP. (TSXV: MAX) (OTC Pink: MXROF) (FSE: M1D2) ("Max" or the "Company") is pleased to report successful iron ore (Fe) and recovery results from dry magnetic test work for its Florália Hematite DSO Project ("Florália DSO") located 67 km east of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Here's How to Play Freeport-McMoRan Stock Before Q1 Earnings Release
FCX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

FCX's first-quarter results are expected to reflect the benefits of higher realized copper prices amid cost pressures.

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Gold is Making All-Time Highs, But So is This Quiet Metal
FCX
Published: April 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

When it comes to connecting the market's behavior across different assets, little gets it done, like inflation rates or expectations moving forward. Today, as President Trump's rollout of trade tariffs has caused a major expectation for higher inflation, capital has started to rotate according to these expectations, and it clearly shows in the price action.

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About Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

  • IPO Date 1995-07-10
  • Website https://fcx.com
  • Industry Copper
  • CEO Kathleen Lynne Quirk
  • Employees 28500

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, as well as oil and gas. Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino 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 also operates a portfolio of oil and gas properties primarily located in offshore California and the Gulf of Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 135 wells. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.