Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)

Currency in USD
40.02
-0.40(-0.99%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39.6040.53
52 wk Range
27.6652.61
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
40.42
Open
40.37
Day's Range
39.6-40.53
52 wk Range
27.66-52.61
Volume
5.19M
Average Volume (3m)
14.46M
1-Year Change
-3.69%
Book Value / Share
12.68
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
50.74
Upside
+26.79%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. The company’s assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Employees
28500

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc SWOT Analysis


Copper Giant's Outlook
Freeport-McMoRan shows robust financial health with $9.07B EBITDA, poised for growth amid rising copper and gold prices despite stock lag
Indonesian Influence
Explore FCX's crucial Indonesian operations, including successful smelter ramp-up and export permit acquisition, balancing opportunity and risk
Market Dynamics
Delve into FCX's unique position to benefit from US copper tariffs and record gold prices, with analysts projecting a $52-$58 price target range
Future Strategies
Learn how sustained high metal prices could lead to increased shareholder returns and strategic investments, potentially boosting FCX's market position
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Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Q2 2025 EPS of $0.54 beat forecasts by 20%, revenue of $7.58B exceeded expectations by 5.42%, despite 1.04% stock decline pre-market
  • New copper smelter in Indonesia completed; U.S. operations focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvements
  • 2025 copper sales guidance slightly reduced; gold sales expected to drop 17%; EBITDA projected at $11.5B-$15.5B based on copper prices
  • Company emphasizes copper's role in electrification trend; produces over 70% of U.S. refined copper
  • Risks include potential U.S. tariffs, maintenance projects in Indonesia, global economic uncertainties, and fluctuating copper prices
Last Updated: 23/07/2025, 16:52
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Compare FCX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
FCX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.1x8.2x2.2x
PEG Ratio
−36.650.080.00
Price/Book
3.2x1.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x2.2x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.9%13.7%22.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 50.74
(+26.79% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.33%
Dividend Yield
1.48%
Industry Median 3.09%
Annualised payout
0.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+43.10%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.54 / 0.45
Revenue / Forecast
7.58B / 7.19B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FCX Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Freeport-McMoran Trade On?

Freeport-McMoran is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Freeport-McMoran?

The stock symbol for Freeport-McMoran is "FCX."

What Is the Freeport-McMoran Market Cap?

As of today, Freeport-McMoran market cap is 57.59B.

What Is Freeport-McMoran's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Freeport-McMoran EPS (TTM) is 1.33.

When Is the Next Freeport-McMoran Earnings Date?

Freeport-McMoran will release its next earnings report on 15 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FCX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Freeport-McMoran Stock Split?

Freeport-McMoran has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Freeport-McMoran Have?

Freeport-McMoran has 28500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Freeport-McMoran (FCX)?

As of 05 Aug 2025, Freeport-McMoran (FCX) is trading at a price of 40.02, with a previous close of 40.42. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39.60 to 40.53, while its 52-week range spans from 27.66 to 52.61.

What Is Freeport-McMoran (FCX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Freeport-McMoran is USD50.74211, with a high estimate of USD57 and a low estimate of USD27. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +26.79% Upside potential.
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