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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$40.04 -0.20 (-0.50%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$40.13 +0.09 (+0.22%)
As of 08/1/2025 07:56 PM Eastern
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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
8
Buy
10

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$51.00
27.37% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $51.00. The highest price target for FCX is $56.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $39.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.37% from the current price of $40.04.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/3/24 to 8/3/25
1 Month Ago
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
3 Months Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Year Ago
8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 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$51.00$48.27$48.09$53.07
Forecasted Upside27.37% Upside5.27% Upside28.79% Upside26.44% Upside
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
2.67
2.76
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.37% Upside266.06% Upside14.55% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/24/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
Katja Jancic
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $54.00+20.10%
7/22/2025Hsbc Global Res
0 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/15/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Carlos De Alba
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $54.00+18.32%
7/11/2025UBS Group
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Curt Woodworth
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $50.00+5.95%
7/9/2025Scotiabank
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O. Wowkodaw
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Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$48.00 ➝ $52.00+14.03%
7/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Bill Peterson
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $56.00+20.08%
7/9/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Paul Forward
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Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$56.00+20.85%
7/9/2025Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$56.00+20.85%
7/8/2025Stifel Canada
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R. Profiti
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/8/2025Citigroup
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Alexander Hacking
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $48.00+1.37%
6/4/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform$52.00 ➝ $54.00+31.68%
4/25/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Chris LaFemina
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $50.00+34.83%
4/25/2025Raymond James Financial
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00+39.60%
4/16/2025Wolfe Research
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Timna Tanners
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$39.00+16.97%
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
1/7/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Brackett
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$51.00 ➝ $46.00+19.33%
6/21/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Spence
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
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%
12/6/2023Eight Capital
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 Set TargetBuy$55.00+50.27%

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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 Saturday, August 2, 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 company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54, surpassing analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 14.5%, reflecting growth in its operations and market demand.
  • The current stock price is around $40, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the natural resources sector.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.5%, the company offers a steady income stream for investors, enhancing the attractiveness of the stock.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on the stock, with several ratings indicating a "Moderate Buy," suggesting potential for future price appreciation.

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 fluctuations, with recent trading down about 0.5%, which may indicate volatility and risk for investors.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by the chief accounting officer, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low, which may suggest limited leverage for growth opportunities compared to competitors.
  • Market analysts have varying opinions, with some downgrading their ratings, which could create uncertainty about the stock's future trajectory.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.33, the stock may be considered overvalued by some investors, potentially limiting upside potential.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $51.00, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings 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 27.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 8/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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