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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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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.

BUY

Has broken out of a multi year consolidation. Had some operational problems a couple of years ago that are getting resolved, so the earnings are getting much better. A pure play on copper and gold.

TOP PICK

A great play on copper and gold. Have an enormous resource. Pays 2.2%. There's often a tie between energy and the metal stocks. Metals have lagged the energy to date, but have really started to put on some strength in the last little while.

TOP PICK

Had some difficulties last year with a major mine and have now come through that. Has traded sideways and looks like it is launching into another move. Has had a pickup in earnings/revenues. Will be paying a special dividend at the end of March. Has a nice yield.

HOLD

FMV is $69 which is probably due as much to the copper as to gold.

BUY

Feels gold will go higher. Also a copper play and the demand for copper is greater than the supply.

BUY

The US$ is the single most important linch pin in the market. Likes the precious metals.

WEAK BUY

Produced copper and gold. Has political risk attached. Shortage of copper. Hording of copper in certain regions. Come off recently. Like the sector. Pay attention to Chinese economy.

BUY

Had been stopped out but have gotten back in. The company looks quite strong. Their strength is in copper and gold. The second leg of the base metals bull market may be getting underway.

TOP PICK

During the summer, there will be a reason for gold to rise again. The stock is very volatile and moves with gold.

HOLD

As investors get more and more confident in the global recovery, this should do well.

PAST TOP PICK

(A top pick Dec 3/03. Down 10%.) Got stopped out. Would consider buying back. Huge reserves in copper and gold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A past top pick Nov 17/03. Up 4%.) Have pared back. The Company had a rock slide. Will buy on dips.

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