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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

68.43

+1.94 (2.92%)

as of Aug 17, 2026, 3:21:20 pm Market Open.

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Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 19 opinions in the last 12 months.

Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX) is encountering a mixed outlook from various experts. The company has experienced a 36% increase in its stock price this year, driven by the rising demand for copper, particularly due to its essential role in electrification and data centers. However, headwinds exist, including significant resistance at current levels, and concerns about global inventory overhang. Additionally, recent challenges, such as a mudslide affecting production and heightened risks, have led some analysts to suggest caution. Long-term sentiment, however, remains bullish, backed by the expected growth in copper demand, particularly from China and the EV sector, although current market fluctuations and uncertainties could dampen short-term performance.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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TECK.B

TOP PICK

Huge copper and gold producer and basically supply the Chinese market. Has had big pullback. Good trading stock. Had blowout earnings.

HOLD

Likes the copper market. This is his top holding in copper. Great growth company and the valuation is good. Undervalued.

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.

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