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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$71.94 -0.37 (-0.51%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$71.88 -0.06 (-0.09%)
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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

$70.29
-2.29% Downside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $70.29. 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 -2.29% from the current price of $71.94.
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
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
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)
20 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.29$70.27$68.36$46.74
Forecasted Upside-2.29% Downside-8.19% Downside8.64% Upside30.70% 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
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.29% Downside143.11% Upside19.96% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$73.00 ➝ $85.00+21.81%
9/10/2026
Nick Cash
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026
Bob Brackett
Bob Brackett
Not Rated
Lower TargetMarket Perform$50.00 ➝ $47.00-38.65%
9/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/27/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
7/31/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $82.00+31.12%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $70.00+10.57%
7/23/2026 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%
7/8/2026Boost 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%
6/8/2026 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 Monday, September 28, 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 demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $0.74 against a consensus estimate of $0.62, which signals robust operational efficiency and profitability to the market.
  • The stock is currently trading at $71.94, a level that reflects significant momentum as the company has recently hit a 52-week high of $80.24, indicating strong investor confidence and upward price trajectory over the past year.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the company, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a recent price target of $69.75, suggesting that many institutional investors believe the stock still has room for growth relative to its current valuation.
  • Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in the company, with major firms like State Street Corp and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. adding to their positions in the second quarter, which often indicates long-term confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.
  • The company offers a consistent income stream through its dividend policy, recently declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, which provides a yield of approximately 0.41% and appeals to investors seeking regular cash flow alongside capital appreciation.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • Corporate insiders have been actively selling their shares, with recent transactions in August 2026 involving the sale of tens of thousands of shares by executives such as Douglas N Currault II and Lydia H Kennard, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The company's revenue has declined by 7.3% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, suggesting that despite strong earnings per share, the top-line growth is slowing or facing headwinds that could impact future scalability.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with the number of shares shorted rising to over 34 million in the latest reporting period, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • The stock carries a high beta of 1.41, meaning it is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings, which could be risky for investors with a lower tolerance for volatility or those seeking stable returns.
  • Despite the recent rally, the stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 35.44 is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its historical averages or peers, leaving little room for error if earnings growth does not continue to accelerate.

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 $70.29, with a high forecast of $85.00 and a low forecast of $46.00.

25 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCX shares.

According to analysts, Freeport-McMoRan's stock has a predicted downside of -2.29% 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 2.57. 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 9/16/2026.
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