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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$62.17 +1.86 (+3.08%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$62.50 +0.33 (+0.53%)
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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

$75.30
21.13% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $75.30. The highest price target for FCX is $90.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $46.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.13% from the current price of $62.17.
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
11/11/25 to 11/11/26
1 Month Ago
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
3 Months Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Year Ago
11/11/24 to 11/11/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$75.30$76.22$70.27$47.01
Forecasted Upside21.13% Upside3.89% Upside5.14% Upside14.49% 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
2.55
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.02% Upside81.61% Upside14.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/2/2026Lower TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $68.00+8.90%
10/30/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/28/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
Orest Wowkodaw
Orest Wowkodaw
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSector Outperform$80.00 ➝ $78.00+18.41%
10/28/2026Lower TargetBuy$88.00 ➝ $85.00+27.77%
10/28/2026Lower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $90.00+35.81%
10/28/2026Lower TargetOverweight$87.00 ➝ $79.00+20.39%
10/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$83.00 ➝ $84.00+20.17%
10/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $75.00+4.70%
10/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$66.00 ➝ $84.00+16.55%
9/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$78.00 ➝ $85.00+20.18%
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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%
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%
6/12/2026 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, November 10, 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 third-quarter financial results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.88 compared to a consensus estimate of $0.82, while also generating revenue of $7.55 billion, which exceeded the projected $7.36 billion and represented an 8.2% increase year-over-year.
  • The company has approved a $4.5 billion expansion at its Bagdad copper and molybdenum mine in Arizona, a project expected to more than double current output and utilize autonomous mining fleets to improve operating efficiency and unit costs, positioning the firm to capitalize on growing demand for critical minerals.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $75.30, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $60.23 as of November 10, 2026.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a consistent income stream for investors through its quarterly dividend, with a recent payment of $0.0750 per share representing an annualized yield of approximately 0.5% and a low payout ratio of 12.61%, indicating the company retains most of its earnings for reinvestment.
  • Institutional interest in the stock remains robust, with 80.77% of shares owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, and recent filings show significant new positions being acquired by major funds such as AEGON Asset Management UK Plc and Retirement Systems of Alabama during the third quarter.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, trading at $60.23 on November 10, 2026, which is below its 50-day moving average of $69.56 and 200-day moving average of $65.28, indicating a short-term bearish technical trend following a cross below the 200-day moving average in late October.
  • Corporate insiders have been actively selling their shares, with Executive Vice President Douglas N. Currault II selling 80,000 shares and Director Lydia H. Kennard selling 3,798 shares in late August 2026, suggesting that company leadership may be taking advantage of higher valuations to reduce their personal exposure.
  • Some major institutional investors have reduced their stakes in the company, such as Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, which trimmed its holdings by 28.4% in the third quarter, and Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC, which decreased its position by 5.1%, potentially signaling a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. carries a beta of 1.38, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings in response to economic changes, which could be concerning for risk-averse investors seeking stability.
  • Scotiabank recently lowered its earnings estimates for the company in November 2026, reflecting a cautious view on future profitability that contrasts with the broader consensus and may indicate potential headwinds in the copper market or operational challenges.

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 $75.30, with a high forecast of $90.00 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 twelve months. 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 21.13% 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 2.55. 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 11/2/2026.
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