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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$73.68 +2.54 (+3.56%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$73.61 -0.07 (-0.09%)
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Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
21

Based on 25 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 25 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 20 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$76.22
3.45% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $76.22. The highest price target for FCX is $92.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.45% from the current price of $73.68.
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
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$76.22$70.27$68.63$46.56
Forecasted Upside3.45% Upside-7.96% Downside11.71% Upside7.51% 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-McMoRanMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.57
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.06% Upside154.72% Upside19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
10/8/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Daniel Major
Daniel Major
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $88.00+22.34%
10/7/2026
Bill Peterson
Bill Peterson
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$77.00 ➝ $92.00+28.82%
10/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $75.00+4.70%
10/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$82.00 ➝ $83.00+14.09%
10/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$70.00 ➝ $87.00+19.58%
10/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$66.00 ➝ $84.00+16.55%
9/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$78.00 ➝ $85.00+20.18%
9/16/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$73.00 ➝ $85.00+21.81%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$50.00 ➝ $47.00-38.65%
9/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/27/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
7/21/2026 Boost TargetBuy$76.00 ➝ $80.00+28.01%
7/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $80.00+39.26%
6/18/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$71.00 ➝ $82.00+17.89%
6/15/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$67.00 ➝ $77.00+7.49%
6/12/2026 Boost Target$72.00 ➝ $75.00+10.08%
6/8/2026 Boost TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $85.00+31.72%
5/15/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/28/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$64.40 ➝ $63.40+7.42%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $68.00+11.60%
2/21/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/13/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
11/19/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$46.00+10.63%
10/2/2025 Lower Target$51.00 ➝ $48.00+23.63%
9/29/2025 Lower Target$55.00 ➝ $48.00+28.35%
4/16/2025UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$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 Tuesday, October 6, 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.:

  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. recently reported third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded market expectations, delivering $0.74 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.62, which demonstrates strong operational efficiency and profitability relative to analyst forecasts.
  • The company has successfully advanced the recovery of its Grasberg mine in Indonesia following a mudslide disruption, with the ramp-up currently on track, which mitigates supply risks and supports future production stability for its primary copper and gold assets.
  • Wall Street sentiment remains positive with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, and recent price target increases from major firms like Wells Fargo, which raised its target to $87.00, suggest that analysts believe the current valuation leaves room for further upside potential.
  • Institutional investors are actively increasing their stakes in the company, with firms like Iowa State Bank and Eleva Capital SAS significantly growing their holdings in the third quarter, indicating strong confidence from professional money managers in the stock's long-term trajectory.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. maintains a consistent dividend policy, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.0750 per share scheduled for payment, providing a steady income stream for investors despite the stock's higher growth-oriented valuation.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $72.65, which is near its fifty-two-week high of $80.24 and significantly above its fifty-two-week low of $38.54, suggesting that much of the recent positive news may already be priced into the share price.
  • Insider selling has been notable recently, with executives such as Douglas N. Currault II and Ellie L. Mikes selling substantial blocks of shares in August 2026, which can signal that company leadership is taking advantage of higher stock prices to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 35.79, which is relatively high for a mining company, indicating that investors are paying a premium for earnings that may not be sustainable if copper prices or production volumes face headwinds.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased month-over-month, with shares shorted rising to over 34 million as of September 2026, suggesting that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance or hedging against potential downside.
  • Revenue for the most recent quarter declined by 7.3% on a year-over-year basis, which could indicate underlying challenges in sales volume or pricing that may impact future earnings growth despite the strong EPS beat.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $76.22, with a high forecast of $92.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

25 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 20 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCX shares.

According to analysts, Freeport-McMoRan's stock has a predicted upside of 3.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Freeport-McMoRan analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/8/2026.
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