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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$37.98 +0.63 (+1.70%)
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Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
11

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$48.09
26.61% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $48.09. The highest price target for FCX is $60.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $39.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.61% from the current price of $37.98.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
1 Month Ago
4/6/24 to 4/6/25
3 Months Ago
2/6/24 to 2/5/25
1 Year Ago
5/7/23 to 5/6/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 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$48.09$51.61$51.46$50.07
Forecasted Upside26.61% Upside77.08% Upside40.29% Upside-1.82% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

FCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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FCX Price Targets by Month

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Freeport-McMoRan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFreeport-McMoRanBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.79
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.74% Upside149.40% Upside18.69% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Chris LaFemina
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $50.00+34.83%
4/25/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00+39.60%
4/16/2025Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
Timna Tanners
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$39.00+16.97%
4/15/2025UBS Group
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Daniel Major
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $45.00+33.79%
4/14/2025Hsbc Global Res
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J. Brandt
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/10/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Bill Peterson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $42.00+33.22%
4/7/2025Scotiabank
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Orest Wowkodaw
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00 ➝ $40.00+30.82%
3/10/2025Dbs Bank
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E. Lee
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/6/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Abhi Agarwal
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $47.00+23.18%
1/31/2025Argus
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D. Coleman
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/24/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Katja Jancic
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $50.00+31.44%
1/7/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Brackett
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$51.00 ➝ $46.00+19.33%
9/19/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $58.00+27.87%
7/24/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$60.00 ➝ $60.00+34.59%
6/21/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Spence
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4/23/2024Bernstein Bank
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $52.50+9.83%
4/23/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $45.00-5.86%
4/9/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$59.00+17.93%
12/6/2023Eight Capital
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 Set TargetBuy$55.00+50.27%
8/22/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy$49.00 ➝ $48.00+24.06%
6/29/20231-800-FLOWERS.COM
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 Reiterated RatingInitiates
6/29/20233M
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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, May 4, 2025. 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 current stock price is around $37.53, reflecting a recent increase of 3.1%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported earnings per share of $0.24, surpassing analysts' expectations, which can signal strong operational performance.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $54.08 billion, suggesting it is a significant player in the natural resources sector.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating, indicate growing confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, which suggests financial stability and lower risk for investors.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 9.4% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Analysts have set a mixed range of price targets, with some lowering their expectations, indicating uncertainty in future stock performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a P/E ratio of 29.17, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • The stock has experienced significant fluctuations in trading volume, which could indicate volatility and risk for investors.
  • Despite recent positive ratings, the average target price remains around $48.09, suggesting limited upside potential from the current price level.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $48.09, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings 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 26.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 6 upgrades by analysts.

Freeport-McMoRan has been rated by research analysts at Dbs Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Hsbc Global Res, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James, Scotiabank, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 5/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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