NYSE:FCX

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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star iconSep 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.

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Buy
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Undervalued
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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.
WATCH
Feels that gold shares have run well ahead of the gold commodity. As long as gold continues to rise, it will create pressure on the price of gold stocks. Easy money has already been made in this sector.
TOP PICK
A cash flow machine. Trading at 4 X cash flow. Should be 30/40% higher.
TOP PICK
Have large in place deposits of copper in the ground in Indonesia as well as substantial ounces of gold.
TOP PICK
Can see the trend in basic materials being supported for a long time. Have 50 billion lbs. of copper in the ground and 62 million oz. of gold.
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