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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

62.72

+0.12 (0.19%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 18 opinions in the last 12 months.

Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting a sense of both optimism and caution regarding its future. While some analysts highlight the long-term growth potential of copper, driven by increased demand for electrification and renewable energy technologies, concerns about current market dynamics, such as high inventory levels and global economic uncertainties, temper enthusiasm. The aftermath of a tragic mudslide at one of FCX's mines poses a significant risk, impacting production timelines and earnings estimates. Despite this setback, many experts express confidence in FCX's strong asset base and the potential for rising gold prices to bolster financial performance in the near term. The overall sentiment suggests a watchful but confident approach to the stock, with potential for recovery in prices given the right market conditions.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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TECK.B

TOP PICK

Largest pure play copper name around. Almost like an ETF for copper. Diversified in terms of its assets and mines. It’s cheap compared to ABX. There is considerable upside for pure play copper names.

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.

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