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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

69.06

-1.09 (1.55%)

as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) is experiencing mixed sentiments from analysts, driven by its positioning in the copper market and the impact of recent events like the mudslide at its main mine. The company benefits from strong demand for copper, particularly as electrification trends rise, and has gold byproducts that are selling well amid elevated prices. However, concerns linger regarding supply, global inventories, and the effects of tariffs, particularly in relation to China’s purchasing behavior. Some experts see the current price as a reasonable entry point despite short-term volatility and predict long-term growth, while others advise caution due to recent price fluctuations and uncertainties in the market. Overall, analysts express a cautious optimism about FCX's potential in future markets.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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TECK.B

BUY

Likes the copper space. Copper has come down in response to some of the fears of the softness, but longer-term this is a great name to own. Over summer, it will be a bit wobbly because cyclicals do not do well in the summer.

TOP PICK

Largest copper producer on the planet. Copper production remains in deficit in the future. Tremendous upside. A very good way to play copper.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 2/10. Down 5.14%.) The marquee stock on copper. Still a hold.

COMMENT

Prefers BHP Billiton (BHP-N), which has no debt and more integrated assets. (See Top Picks.)

SELL

Wonderful company but he is now almost out of it. Will make a lot of money in the next little while but he wonders if copper is going to roll over a little. If you own don’t be afraid to take profits.

BUY

Copper. Gone from $1 to roughly $4 a pound. If you think copper is going significantly higher, you want a company with highest costs and worst balance sheets where earnings will be most sensitive to higher prices. But if you believe copper will stay where it is (or fall), you want lowest costs and cleanest balance sheets such as this, which is dirt-cheap.

TOP PICK

“The” copper company globally. (Copper/gold.) Low cost producer. Wouldn’t be surprised if someone doesn’t take a run at them as an acquisition.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Sep 3/09, Up 6% one month) Covered Calls.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute) Too highly valued

TOP PICK

Largest pure play mining company globally. Also have assets in gold and molybdenum. Outlook for copper is the best for near and long-term with the growth and demand from China. Forward PE is 11X, which is pretty cheap.

TOP PICK

Copper. A short-term great way to make income. He bought at $63.20 and sold September call options at $65 strike giving him $1.74 for 15 days, about a 3% yield.

TOP PICK

(Top Pick was paired) Long on copper stocks and short on broad market.

BUY

On the chart, copper has turned and it looks like it wants to go to $2.20. Prefers bigger companies such as this. Thinks it is an easy walk to around $50.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Pretty much a copper play. Probably a little too early for this one. If it pulled back 5% or 10% from this level it would be a nice place to pick up some shares for a long-term investor.

TOP PICK

This has made it into his Top 10 of his US 50 fund it has to be in the top 100 of the S&P 500 by market cap. He is surprised that it made it. It is a materials (copper) company. His model price is $146.68, which is a 29% positive differential.

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