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Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX)

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69.06

-1.09 (1.55%)

as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) is experiencing mixed sentiments from analysts, driven by its positioning in the copper market and the impact of recent events like the mudslide at its main mine. The company benefits from strong demand for copper, particularly as electrification trends rise, and has gold byproducts that are selling well amid elevated prices. However, concerns linger regarding supply, global inventories, and the effects of tariffs, particularly in relation to China’s purchasing behavior. Some experts see the current price as a reasonable entry point despite short-term volatility and predict long-term growth, while others advise caution due to recent price fluctuations and uncertainties in the market. Overall, analysts express a cautious optimism about FCX's potential in future markets.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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TECK.B

BUY

One of the largest copper/gold companies in the world. They are in one of those 'stronger for longer' cycles. Electric vehicles will see more copper demand. It is safe to own in the metals and mining space. He prefers Major Drilling, however (MDI-T).

DON'T BUY

Copper has really gotten ahead of itself. Lots of it is the recovery trade, as well as electric cars. Right now, copper stocks are too ahead and you could wait for a pull back. Smaller companies will be able to raise money but if there is a commodity price pull back, there could be back draft. Very rich.

TOP PICK

Copper, gold, and other metals. Stock pulled back a bit on earnings. World has a copper deficit, with no new mines coming on. Electrification will increase demand for copper. Great economic sensitivity. Very long-life assets, with tons of leverage in their business model. Yield is 0.87%. (Analysts’ price target is $40.14)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

He likes the CEO, from American Tower. The stock pays a 2.6% dividend yield and boasts a great order book. Hold or buy on dips.

TOP PICK

Copper is showing life again at over $4/pound and will stay at high levels. A highly profitable company. Commodities have done very well in the past year. The price could rise long term. One big reason is the electrification of cars which need 2-4 times as much copper as a gas-powered car. (Analysts’ price target is $39.03)

BUY

Bought it a little while ago. Likes the positioning in this type of market. A pure commodity play. Primarily gold and copper. Virtually everything in commodities is pushing towards all time highs. Very sensitive to copper prices. For every 10c, FCX gets $380M of increased cashflow. If copper prices maintain over $4, it could be 4x multiple to EBITDA. Looking good for now.

BUY

Commodities were in a 10-year bear market and only recently reversed. FCX has been the leader, and has just pulled back and is set for another leg up. He also owns HBM and FM. All of these will benefit, as we're in a deficit of copper and will be for quite some time. EVs use more copper than traditional vehicles. Should be core in a portfolio.

BUY

The go-to copper name. Institutional investors do. Mining stocks will go sideways in the short-term after their recent rally, but will rally again later this year.

HOLD

It's the purest copper play in the world, and copper prices are going up. When we get vaccines, there will be a worldwide boom.

TOP PICK

Still likes the metals. Several year cycle ahead of us. Leader in the group. They have the second largest copper mine in the world, and there will be a deficit in copper supply, with prices going higher. Also look at Rio Tinto for iron ore and BHP. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $22.36)

BUY

FCX a copper and gold miner that's been lost for the past decade. Since May, the chart has Seen a solid rise. FCX's tailwind is China which is buying its minerals. FCX is up 29% YTD. Also, there are few publicly traded copper companies, so it's another tailwind. It's been a dog for so long, that investors have ignored FCX. Because interest rates are so low, their debt isn't as much as a problem now. FCX is a safer bet than the megacap cap tech stocks.

BUY

It's below its 200-day moving average and has returned to its January lows. In October 2019, it fell to $8.50, which we don't need to revisit. If it closed below $10.91, then something is going on and it's likely it'll return to $8.50. Now, it looks pretty good. Watch to see it can stay above $10.91. With today's sell-off, FCX's risk/reward looks better.

TOP PICK

Focused on copper, molly and gold, it has really been moving up. There is no new copper coming on-stream, making a really good tail wind. (Analysts’ price target is $14.32)

BUY

Has been building a base. Thinks commodities will be sucked up with any rally of gold or crude. He’s a buyer and a holder here.

COMMENT

Although they are in a number of minerals, this trades closer to copper, and copper has done really well. The stock is going to be volatile, as there are going to be hits and misses on earnings. It is underpinned right now by some pretty decent fundamentals on the commodity side. There are a number of secular drivers that he suspects will be behind this. Hasn't seen anything that indicates you need to be overly cautious.

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