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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$76.60 +3.88 (+5.33%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$76.75 +0.14 (+0.19%)
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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

$70.27
-8.27% Downside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $70.27. The highest price target for FCX is $85.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.27% from the current price of $76.61.
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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.27$70.27$66.50$51.00
Forecasted Upside-8.27% Downside0.85% Upside6.93% Upside9.26% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

FCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-8.68% Downside129.40% Upside15.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/27/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy
7/31/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
7/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $82.00+31.12%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $70.00+10.57%
7/24/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$70.00 ➝ $73.00+18.97%
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$78.00+24.61%
7/21/2026 Boost TargetBuy$76.00 ➝ $80.00+28.01%
7/15/2026Reiterated RatingPositive
7/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $80.00+39.26%
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7/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$73.00 ➝ $77.00+34.04%
7/8/2026Lower TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $74.00+28.82%
7/8/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$66.00 ➝ $70.00+18.10%
6/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $77.00+23.43%
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%
6/10/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$53.50 ➝ $58.50-8.91%
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 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/13/2026UpgradeHoldBuy
11/19/2025 UpgradeNeutralBuy$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 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 Sunday, September 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 strong financial performance in its latest quarterly results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.74 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.62, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $7.03 billion in sales against an expected $6.62 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to outperform market projections.
  • The stock has shown significant momentum, reaching a 52-week high of $80.24 in late August 2026, and currently trades at $72.66, which is well above its 50-day simple moving average of $66.40 and 200-day simple moving average of $64.37, indicating strong upward price trends and investor confidence in the company's trajectory.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their exposure to the company, with Saudi Central Bank lifting its stake by 89.8% in the second quarter and other major funds like Franklin Resources Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. significantly growing their positions, suggesting that large-scale investors are bullish on Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s long-term potential.
  • The company maintains a favorable valuation profile with a PEG ratio of 0.71, which is below 1.0, indicating that the stock may be undervalued relative to its expected growth rate, offering a potentially attractive entry point for growth-oriented investors despite the current price-to-earnings ratio of 35.79.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. benefits from a diversified portfolio of assets across multiple geographies, including substantial operations in the Americas and Indonesia, which helps mitigate regional risks and provides exposure to key commodities like copper, gold, and molybdenum that are in high demand due to shifting trade policies and AI-driven infrastructure needs.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with company insiders selling a total of 110,398 shares valued at approximately $8.39 million in the last three months, including significant sales by Chief Accounting Officers Stephen T. Higgins and Ellie L. Mikes, which may signal a lack of confidence from those with the most intimate knowledge of the company's operations.
  • The company's revenue has declined by 7.3% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, indicating potential challenges in maintaining top-line growth despite the earnings beat, which could raise concerns about the sustainability of its financial performance and market share in the competitive mining sector.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. carries a relatively high beta of 1.41, meaning its stock is more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors who are sensitive to market fluctuations or have a lower risk tolerance.
  • The dividend yield is only 0.41%, which is quite low compared to many other value-oriented stocks, making it less attractive for income-focused investors who seek higher regular cash returns from their equity investments.
  • There is a recent legal development with Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC initiating an investigation into the officers and directors of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., which could lead to potential legal costs, management distractions, or reputational risks that may negatively impact the company's stock price and operational stability.

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 $70.27, with a high forecast of $85.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

25 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 20 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 downside of -8.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade 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 2.56. 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 9/3/2026.
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