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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$68.43 +1.94 (+2.92%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
20

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$70.27
2.69% Upside
According to the 23 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 upside of 2.69% from the current price of $68.43.
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
8/17/25 to 8/17/26
1 Month Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
3 Months Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
1 Year Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 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$68.77$65.14$51.00
Forecasted Upside2.69% Upside17.67% Upside11.08% Upside20.60% 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
2.91
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.69% Upside133.98% Upside12.16% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/31/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
7/27/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $82.00+31.12%
7/24/2026
Timna Tanners
Timna Tanners
Not Rated
Boost 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%
7/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$73.00 ➝ $77.00+34.04%
7/8/2026Lower TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $74.00+28.82%
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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 Thursday, August 13, 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $63, which is significantly lower than its 1-year high, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $89.89 billion, indicating a solid position in the market.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.74 for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • With a dividend yield of 0.5% and a low payout ratio of 14.78%, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a stable income stream for investors while retaining capital for growth.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with many rating the stock as a "buy," indicating confidence in its future performance.

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 has decreased by 7.3% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.92, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
  • Despite a positive earnings report, the overall market sentiment can be influenced by external factors, such as commodity price fluctuations, which can impact profitability.
  • The stock has a beta of 1.37, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which may pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Analysts have set varying price targets, with some reducing their expectations, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 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.

23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 19 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 2.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.91 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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