NYSE:FCX

Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

59.33
-1.67 (2.74%)
as of Jul 7, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 24 opinions in the last 12 months.

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX-N) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, primarily centered around its performance in the copper and gold markets. Many analysts recognize the long-term bullish outlook for copper, driven by increasing demand from the electrification of infrastructure and data centers, alongside a supportive demand for gold. However, concerns about global copper inventories, the impact of recent mudslide incidents, and fluctuations in the price of metals pose challenges. The sentiment regarding FCX's financial performance remains optimistic, especially with anticipated strong earnings aligned with rising gold prices. The stock shows potential for high cash flow generation, despite its recent volatility in price and overall market uncertainties.

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Buy
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Undervalued
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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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