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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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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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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.

BUY

Gold and copper look pretty good. Have the biggest mine in the world in Papua, New Guinea. A good way to play Gold and copper.

TOP PICK

(A past top pick Nov 3/03. Up 16%.) Benefits from a weak US dollar. They have virtually the richest deposit of copper and gold in the world.

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