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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

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+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

Likes commodities and the cyclical space. Lots of analysts and firms are ratcheting up expectations of a decade or more of commodity firmness. Likes it from a technical perspective. Starting to break out. If it gets above the $45 level, and he thinks it can, there will be lots of upside.

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BUY

Very positive. Materials will benefit from higher inflation. Copper goes into electrification. 4x more is used in EVs than in combustion engines. Great valuation. Producing lots of cash, which could lead to a higher dividend and buybacks, in turn propelling the share price higher.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 02/21, Up 15.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FCX has achieved its $42.50 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing the stop (from $29) to $37.

BUY

The demand for copper is huge because of EV's. So he continues to regularly roll options into Freeport-McMoran. Keep a close eye on copper.

DON'T BUY

Copper demand helping? Forever a cyclical stock with wild ups and downs. Most of the upside has likely already been factored into the share price. Supply chain issues will resolve themselves. He would pass here.

TOP PICK

One of the largest copper producers in the world. Reaching full production. Copper prices have been firm. Copper's in great demand to produce electricity, as this meshes with the EV movement. Attractive valuations. Yield is 0.78%. (Analysts’ price target is $42.34)

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate FCX, the world's largest producer of copper, as a TOP PICK. As inflation fears rise the return to higher global commodity prices is likely. This is a good inflation protection vehicle. It trades at 14x earnings compared to peers at 16x. As copper prices have risen sharply over the past year, so too has the company's cash reserves. The company is wisely using a portion of the cash reserves to pay down debt. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 10% of cash flow. We recommend keeping the stop loss at $29, looking to achieve $42.50 -- upside potential over 14%. Yield 0.84% (Analysts’ price target is $43.82) (Analysts’ price target is $42.33)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 03/20, Up 59%) Stick with this one. Core holding. Great way for exposure to EVs, which have twice the amount of copper as in a traditional vehicle. Long-life, stable asset to produce from.

TOP PICK

A multi-year play, as we're in a commodity bull market. Copper is important to the electrification of the world. About 85% of revenues come from copper. Just hit net debt target. Plans to return about 50% of free cashflow to shareholders. Gives inflation protection. Yield is 0.78%. (Analysts’ price target is $41.81)

WAIT

Wait for a pull back. It is one of those names he has shied away from. It will introduce more vulnerability to the portfolio. Wait for it to come off.

BUY

Energy has taken the spotlight away from the metals. Still room for a name like this. Now above the 200-day MA. Likes the cyclical miners. Base metals will perform decently. Wouldn't be surprised if it retook its high of $46 from the summer.

BUY

Commodities are more volatile, correcting since May. World is in a copper deficit, and FCX is the one you want to own. If it were to break $31, he'd be forced to the sidelines. Other risk-oriented sectors have been gaining ground, so we should see a reacceleration of the base materials and end the year pretty well.

TOP PICK

A company they are excited about. The largest copper miner in the world. Now at 100% production capacity in their Indonesian mine. Copper prices have been firm, and at this level of copper prices, they produce $15B EBITDA. Enterprise value is under $60B. Extremely attractive. Every 10 cent change in copper price, they make $400M of cashflow. The application of copper is exciting. There is cyclical and secular elements that will push copper demand. (Analysts’ price target is $42.59)

BUY

A cyclical that'll benefit from an inflationary economy that'll extend longer. Good balance sheet. Had a recent pullback with all the cyclical stocks, but these stocks will do well. Good metrics: 27x ROI and 8x EBITDA. A solid balance sheet. A safe dividend at a low payout ratio.

HOLD

Great way to have exposure to copper and gold. Long-life assets, well operated. Stock's around the 200-day MA. Important to see it hold above $31. Over time, will likely grow its dividend. The VTV, dominated by economically sensitive stocks, made a new high 3 days ago. These are holding in better than secular growth areas like tech. If it holds, one to add to.

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