Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

US — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FCX
  • Rev/Share 17.795
  • Book/Share 20.7729
  • PB 3.5632
  • Debt/Equity 0.5081
  • CurrentRatio 2.4654
  • ROIC 0.0816

 

  • MktCap 64509329369.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.8553
  • PFCF 15.6462
  • PE 33.9325
  • Debt/Assets 0.1638
  • DivYield 0.0134
  • ROE 0.1077

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade FCX Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $48 Aug. 11, 2025
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

News

Here's Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Freeport-McMoran Inc. - FCX
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Published: September 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Freeport-McMoran Inc. ("Freeport" or the "Company") (NYSE: FCX).

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FCX
Published: September 17, 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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COPX: Understanding The Structure And Suitability Of This Mining ETF
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Published: September 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The Global X Copper Miners ETF offers diversified exposure to global copper mining equities, which tracks the Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index. COPX's performance is highly correlated with copper prices, which are heavily influenced by Chinese industrial demand and global economic trends. COPX is the largest and most liquid copper miners ETF, with a 1.51% yield and a 0.65% expense ratio.

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Here's Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Buy Or Sell Freeport Stock At $45?
FCX
Published: September 05, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) has increased by 19% year-to-date, but the stock is increasingly perceived as Unattractive due to its moderate operational performance and financial condition. While there is strength in copper prices and improving demand influenced by electrification and renewable energy trends, the company's operational leverage leaves it highly vulnerable to commodity fluctuations, and even slight declines in copper prices could significantly impact earnings.

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5 Non Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry
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Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Despite the Zacks Mining-Non Ferrous industry's weak near-term outlook, stocks like SCCO, FCX, FQVLF, CDE and LEU are worth keeping an eye on.

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FCX's Project Pipeline: Can Expansions Power the Next Growth Wave?
FCX
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FCX pushes forward with major expansion projects, green energy shifts, and rising earnings outlook to fuel long-term growth.

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FCX vs. SCCO: Which Copper Mining Stock Is Worth Betting on Now?
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Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport and Southern Copper face copper price swings, but both push ahead with major projects leveraging strong cash flows.

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
FCX
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Prediction: This Metal Company's Dip Will Prove a Great Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors
FCX
Published: August 28, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The share price of America's leading copper company, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX 0.80%) has been volatile recently, even falling sharply at the end of July after the Trump administration's tariff actions left copper speculators disappointed. However, the stock has recovered since then, and there's likely more to come for long-term investors.

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FCX's Unit Net Cash Costs Fall in Q2: Can It Sustain the Momentum?
FCX
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Freeport-McMoRan cut copper costs sharply in Q2, but projects sequentially higher expenses ahead in Q3.

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C3 Metals Obtains All Regulatory Approvals Required for Maiden Drill Program at Khaleesi Copper-Gold Project, Peru
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - C3 Metals Inc. (TSXV: CCCM) (OTCQB: CUAUF) ("C3 Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has obtained all regulatory approvals required to commence exploration drilling at its 100%-owned Khaleesi copper-gold project ("Khaleesi" or "the Project"). Regulatory approvals include: Surface Access and Drilling Agreements with the Cancahuani community (Social license); Declaración de Impacto Ambiental or DIA (Environmental permit); Autorización de Inicio de Actividades de Exploración (Authorization to Start Exploration Activities); and Autorización de Uso de Agua (Authorization of Use of Water).

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Final Trades: Freeport-McMoran, American Express, the IYF and the VXX
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Published: August 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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Investors Heavily Search Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX): Here is What You Need to Know
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Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Morgan Stanley Says Mining Stock Could Benefit From Tariffs
FCX
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley upgraded Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) to "overweight" from "equal weight," while simultaneously slashing its price target to $48 from $54 this morning.

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Here's Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Trump's Tariff Reversal Tanks Copper: Are Miners a Bargain Now?
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Published: July 31, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Key Points in This Article: President Trump's decision to limit copper tariffs to semi-finished products caused a sharp price drop, impacting U.S.

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Freeport-McMoRan's Lowered FY2025 Guidance Negates Higher Spot Prices
FCX
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The tariff uncertainties have triggered the higher copper stockpiling and spot prices, which consequently contributed to FCX's robust FQ2'25 numbers on a QoQ/ YoY basis. Even so, the management has unceremoniously lowered their FY2025 sales volume guidance, with the headwinds Grasberg ore grade revision negating the commodities' higher futures contracts. While FCX may tout a $1.7B benefit arising from the US copper premium, it remains to be seen how things may develop as Chile negotiate for tariff exemptions.

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Here's Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a Trending Stock
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
FCX
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 23, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David Joint - Vice President of Investor Relations Kathleen Lynne Quirk - CEO, President & Director Maree E. Robertson - Executive VP & CFO Mark Jerome Johnson - President & COO of Freeport-McMoRan Indonesia Richard Carl Adkerson - Chief Executive Officer of Freeport- Mcmoran Inc & President of Freeport- Mcmoran Inc Stephen T.

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FCX's Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates on Higher Copper Prices
FCX
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FCX beats Q2 estimates as higher copper and gold prices drive revenue and earnings growth despite lower production.

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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
FCX
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.46 per share a year ago.

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Why Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Freeport-McMoRan to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FCX is likely to post stronger Q2 results on favorable copper prices, lower unit costs, and a rebound in Indonesia sales volumes.

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3 Stocks Offering Diversification in Trump's Tariff & Trade Reset
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump is in the early stages of executing what some are calling a “Great Reset” of the U.S. economy. Tariffs are one of the president's tools of choice with a goal towards spurring a domestic manufacturing revival.

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Final Trades: RTX, Netflix and Freeport-McMoran
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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Gear Up for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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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.