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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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DON'T BUY

Gold and copper producer. The US version of Goldcorp (G-T). A bit bigger and more international. More gold than copper, but a bit too much copper for him.

BUY

Was mostly a gold stock and then bought Phelps Dodge, almost a pure play copper stock. Copper prices peaked earlier in the year but have come off. Because of demand from the developing world, he doesn't see copper prices dropping off.

BUY

Extremely large cap. Enormous from copper standpoint. Have become geographically diversified. Very high quality company. Would be very comfortable owning it.

BUY

One of the largest copper stocks in the US. Cash flow because of the high copper prices should expand over the next few years.

BUY

Just made a major acquisition of Phelps-Dodge. Because of the strong copper/gold prices, it has allowed them to pay back their debt. Good management.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 28/06. Up 15%.) Geographically diversified. Metals are on another leg higher. Still likes.

COMMENT

Recently made a significant bet on copper by buying Phelps-Dodge near the top of the copper market. If you believe in copper and its long-term outlook, this is probably a great play. He thinks it's late in the cycle.

DON'T BUY

The chart shows a lot of congestion. If you own, watch for a breakout. Don't let a drop below its January low. Not excited about this one.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 22/05. Up 28%.) Got stopped out in the spring when commodity stocks corrected. Large cap metals are a little less attractive right now.

BUY

Never gets the proper valuation in the market because its Grasberg properties are in Indonesia. Stable environment and they are one of the lowest cost miners in the world. Volatile.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 22/05. Up 25.2%.) Still likes commodities even though it is later in the game.

SELL

If you own this, you want to look at how well they've held up against their peers. This one has not held up well. Have had some additional operating problems. Would look to let some of it go on any strength.

TOP PICK

3rd largest copper mine in the world as well as one of the largest gold mines. In Indonesia which is the biggest risk. Not sure how long the bull market can run, but prefers being in large caps for less risk.

SELL

Significant hi-cup in Indonesia. Also production problems.

BUY

A great way, in a large cap stock, to participate both in copper and in gold. As long as these metals act well, this company should participate because they have great reserves in the ground.

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