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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$58.64 -1.86 (-3.07%)
Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$59.51 +0.87 (+1.48%)
As of 06:42 AM Eastern
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Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$65.14
11.08% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $65.14. The highest price target for FCX is $81.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.08% from the current price of $58.64.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
1 Month Ago
4/20/25 to 4/20/26
3 Months Ago
2/19/25 to 2/19/26
1 Year Ago
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$65.14$66.26$60.73$48.36
Forecasted Upside11.08% Upside-5.53% Downside-2.84% Downside26.05% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

FCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FCX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Freeport-McMoRan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFreeport-McMoRanBasic Materials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.57
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.08% Upside183.41% Upside17.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/15/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/11/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
5/1/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $66.00+16.53%
4/28/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $71.00+20.30%
4/28/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$64.40 ➝ $63.40+7.42%
4/27/2026Lower TargetOverweight$76.00 ➝ $73.00+19.25%
4/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $66.00+7.36%
4/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $68.00+11.27%
4/24/2026Lower TargetOverweight$77.00 ➝ $68.00+11.60%
4/24/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$71.00 ➝ $67.00+9.96%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetMarket Perform$54.00 ➝ $53.50-12.20%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $68.00+11.60%
4/23/2026 Set Target$75.00+22.00%
4/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$66.00 ➝ $74.00+21.44%
4/14/2026 Boost TargetBuy$69.00 ➝ $72.00+5.03%
2/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$68.00 ➝ $81.00+18.30%
2/21/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/13/2026UpgradeHoldBuy
2/11/2026 Boost TargetBuy$52.00 ➝ $76.00+16.88%
1/14/2026Boost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $68.00+13.48%
11/19/2025 UpgradeNeutralBuy$46.00+10.63%
10/2/2025 Lower Target$51.00 ➝ $48.00+23.63%
10/1/2025Lower TargetSector Perform$54.00 ➝ $48.00+22.32%
9/29/2025 Lower Target$55.00 ➝ $48.00+28.35%
4/16/2025UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$39.00+16.97%

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Should I Buy Freeport-McMoRan Stock? FCX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Freeport-McMoRan pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Freeport-McMoRan Inc.:

  • The company reported a quarterly revenue of $6.23 billion, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a solid return on equity of 9.88%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The current stock price is around $63, reflecting a significant increase from its 1-year low, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of 2.56 for the current fiscal year, suggesting strong earnings potential that could attract investors.
  • The company has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, indicating a lower level of debt relative to equity, which can be a sign of financial stability.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent disruptions at the Grasberg mine have led to a reduced copper sales outlook for 2026, which may negatively impact production expectations and investor confidence.
  • Despite positive sentiment, some analysts have made modest price-target cuts, indicating potential concerns about short-term performance.
  • The company has a relatively low dividend yield of 0.5%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.32, suggests that the stock may experience larger price fluctuations compared to the overall market, which could pose risks for investors.
  • There are ongoing industry headwinds that could affect the mining sector, which may impact Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s growth prospects in the near term.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $65.14, with a high forecast of $81.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCX shares.

According to analysts, Freeport-McMoRan's stock has a predicted upside of 11.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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