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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

76.62

+3.89 (5.35%)

as of Sep 8, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 8, 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 experiencing a mix of bullish and cautious opinions among analysts. Many experts emphasize the strong demand for copper, particularly driven by trends such as electrification and data center growth, while some highlight potential headwinds due to economic uncertainties and recent operational challenges, including a tragic mudslide at a major mine. The stock has shown strong technical patterns, and several analysts see potential for substantial upside in the price, with targets as high as $100, backed by strong volumes and significant cash flow generation. However, concerns about global inventory levels and rate hikes loom over the outlook, with some experts advocating for a cautious approach or diversifying investments. Overall, long-term sentiment remains optimistic, particularly regarding copper's role in the evolving energy landscape.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Undervalued

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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.

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.

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